Leading Up To The Proposal

Jonas had purchased the engagement ring three years before he decided to propose, with the exact ring setting Mandy had said she liked. He kept the ring at his parents house for safe keeping so Mandy wouldn't accidentally come across.

Jonas planned the proposal months in advance, he knew where he wanted to propose but wanted help executing his plan perfectly with help from family. Jonas asked his parents Shannon and Matthew, his sister Jada and Mandy's parents Julie and Peter to help him with the proposal, on the day of. The plan was for Jonas to propose at Dundurn Castle, where Jonas fell in love with Mandy back in 2017.

On September 19 2021, Jada sent Mandy a text asking if she was available on Oct 2nd around 11:30am to go to a nail salon for a girls day. Jada's text said, "I know this really cute place in Hamilton I've been wanting to check out for sometime. I was thinking if we meet up for the afternoon, have some good time just the two of us, grab lunch. Explore the town and catch up. Then maybe a double date with the boys later on that day?"

Mandy was confused as to why they weren't planning on going to a salon in town but shrugged it off as it would be more time they would spend together. The plan to get Mandy to Hamilton for the proposal was a piece of cake as Jonas knew Mandy wanted to get together with Jada and would easily say yes to girl time.

October 2nd 2021 - The Proposal

Mandy and Jada were on the road by 11:30am for their 12:30 appointment. They had accidentally missed their exit on the highway and had to take the country route. Unfortunately they were caught in traffic due to an accident that had delayed them 45 minutes. Worried they were going to miss their appointment Mandy was able to call and notify them of their status and were told they would be seen once they arrived.

Jonas was quick to start loading the vehicle with the supplies he wanted to bring to set up after Mandys departure. Jonas and the parents met up at Dundurn Castle to decorate the exterior of the the small chapel locate on site. Later that afternoon, the photographer named Jen that Jonas hired arrived to capture the proposal.

Once Mandy and Jada were done getting their nails done they sat in the car and caught on lost time. They lost track of time while talking and were late to the proposal. Mandy was under the impression that they were going to meet up with Jonas and Jada’s husband Kyle at Dundurn after their appointment. Upon arrival at Dundurn, they walked around the building and were greeted by Julie and Shannon who hid behind a bush not to be seen. When the two popped out Mandy was stunned! Jada quickly started the GoPro she was carrying to capture the moment. Julie told Mandy to change into the flats she was holding. Mandy was in complete disarray and kept asking, "this is it?" while crying happy tears. Julie had Mandy's sister Laurie on FaceTime in her hand as Laurie was out of town during the proposal. The four walked down the hill to Jonas while Mandy cried.

As Mandy walked the path leading to her down down the hill to the chapel with Julie and Shannon alongside her, she noticed Matthew with a video camera recording and her dad Peter taking pictures waiting for Mandy to embrace Jonas.

When Mandy got to the bottom of the hill, Jonas stood tall in his Navy Blue suit with a grin on his face. Jonas grabbed Mandy's hand and waked to to the top step of the chapel. Jonas spoke from his heart and knelt down on one knee and proposed. Mandy cried with excitement and said “Yes”. The two embraced and and took in the excitement. The moment Mandy had been waiting for, for five years had finally come.

Jonas had planned for an immediate engagement shoot following the proposal with the photographer he hired to capture the proposal. Thankfully Jonas and had brought a few change of clothes for Mandy to change into. The two were able to walk the whole exterior of the castle for their pictures capturing the love and excitement from the day.

Photos

Proposal October 2, 2021

Family Portraits October 2, 2021

Engagement Photoshoot October 2, 2021

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS, AUGUST 14, 2023