Mr. & Mrs. Symonds

Reed and Ruth met as "first years" at a week long Christian leadership camp in Duluth, MN. They were put in groups of the month they were born, turns out they share the exact same birthday! They were inseparable the rest of their time there. Throughout the next couple years the two endured different paths from schools to their dating lives. The two stayed in touch during it all, texting a few times a year to check up on each other. Around February of 2020, the two got in touch again (both single now). They met up quite a few times after, (some even driving 2.5 hours just for a haircut). After several visits the two exchanged their likeness and so their relationship began. Throughout the next 6 months, the two would endure many many visits with so much joy, and lots of smiles. On September 27th, Reed popped the big question, and of course Ruth said Yes!! And so begins their journey together.

Ruth was invited to come along to the Symonds family pictures. She was invited through text by Jenny (Reeds mother) to come along for a picture or two with Reed. The photo session began with the family taking all their pictures. all boys, then all girls, and recreating some old pictures as well. The family then moved down to the river and took some more pictures, some of the other kids and then of Reed. After Reed's photos were done Ruth jumped in and took a few. Jenny then distracted Ruth by fixing her necklace while Reed pulled out the ring and got down on one knee. Ruth turned for a brief second to see Reed down on one knee but thought he was joking with her, so she turned back around. Reed then told Ruth to turn around and when she turned she saw the ring and so began the tears. Ruth of course said yes and it was all smiles and cheering after.