Gentle Giant Sleigh Ride Proposal in Stowe, VT: Jeremy and Makenzie

Jeremy and Makenzie adventured to Stowe, Vermont for a weekend of skiing to celebrate Makenzie’s birthday. However, Makenzie had no idea that Jeremy was also planning a surprise proposal. Jeremy first surprised Makenzie with a Gentle Giants Sleigh Ride through the snowy winter fields. When they reached a gazebo, nestled in the trees, they got out to take some photos on their iPhone. Jeremy then got down on one knee and asked Makenzie to be his wife.

Makenzie got one more surprise when she saw me jumping out of the trees to capture the big moment. Makenzie told me it was such a perfect, romantic engagement and she was so happy Jeremy kept it a secret. After the proposal, they got back in the sleigh with the biggest smiles ever. We took portraits with the horses and under the adorable covered bridge.

These two met on Bumble, like any good relationship these days. The best part about their love story is Makenzie had actually met Jeremy a few weeks before their first date when she saw him in a bar and after a few drinks she ran up and touched his hair and told him it was beautiful. Who would have known it would be a romantic love story in the making. I am so excited for these two. They already have almost everything booked for their wedding so they can celebrate their love with their friends.

To book an engagement session or book me to capture your Stowe sleigh ride proposal contact me here.

Click here to call Gentle Giants and schedule a sleigh ride.

Hi, I’m Savannah

Originally from sunny Southern California, I’ve found my heart—and my home—in the charm of Vermont. It’s a long story (best shared over coffee or cocktails), but let’s just say Stowe won me over fast. With its cozy, cinematic beauty, it truly feels like living in a Hallmark movie.

  • Okay, this is wild… but hear me out.

I just had a sunrise hot air balloon ride open up during the Stowe Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 29th — and I’m turning it into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. 🎈🌄

So if you’ve been thinking:
💍 “Let’s just ELOPE and do something crazy…”
💎 “I want to PROPOSE in a way they’ll never forget…”
This is your shot.

Here’s what’s going down:
🎈 Ride above the Green Mountains at sunrise
🔥 Do it during a Vermont iconic balloon festival
📸 Full photo coverage by Savannah Brown of @wildlyvowed 
💥 One spot. One wild story. One chance to make it legendary.

This is last-minute. It’s unplanned. It’s a little insane.
And it might just be perfect.

DM me ASAP if your heart’s racing just thinking about it.

#WildlyVowed #StoweHotAirBalloonFestival #AdventureElopement #ProposalGoals #HotAirBalloonElopement #VermontElopement #StoweVT #WildLoveStories #SayYesInTheSky #LastMinuteElopement #CrazyInLove #StoweLocal
  • Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
  • Quite possibly the most magical thing I’ve ever done!  I can’t recommend this unforgettable experience enough. 

If you’re looking for an addition to your bucket list, add a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkey. Trust me, it’s unreal!

April is supposed to be in the low 60s… but we got snow and temps under 20°. Balloon rides were canceled the two days before, and on our last morning there (with a flight back to Istanbul that same afternoon) we somehow snagged a spot.

Our balloon pilot mentioned it was his first time flying with snow in April. So yes, we were COLD—but floating over snow-dusted fairy chimneys was absolutely worth it.

Got questions? hit me up—I’ve got all the tips for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

#Cappadocia #CappadociaBalloonRide #HotAirBalloonAdventure #BalloonsOverCappadocia #TurkeyTravel #FairyChimneys #TravelGoals #BucketListAdventures #WanderlustVibes #AdventureAwaits #OnceInALifetime #MagicalMoments #EpicViews #SnowyAdventure #WinterWanderer #UnexpectedMagic #TravelSurprise #SnowyViews #HotAirBalloonMagic
  • Well hey there—remember me?

It’s my 41st birthday today (yes, forty-freakin’-one), and I thought: what better time to pop back onto your feed than while jet-lagged and slightly unhinged after just landing in Istanbul?

I’m Savannah—photographer of all things heartfelt, chaotic, and beautiful: families, tiny humans, mamas-to-be, lovebirds, and the always iconic high school seniors. Basically, if you’re living life and feeling feelings, I want to photograph it.

I haven’t shown my face around here in a while (because, you know… life), but here’s a brand new headshot from a recent swap with the amazing @sarahpeetphotography. Proof that I do, in fact, exist—and sometimes even brush my hair.

When I’m not behind the lens, you can usually find me plotting my next passport stamp. Just touched down in Istanbul, and yes—I’m already thinking about where I’m headed next. Wanderlust is my love language.

Thanks for being here in my cozy, chaotic little corner of Instagram. Stick around—things are just getting fun.

Also, shout out to @dayhaus.co for hosting us and creating the perfect backdrop for this shoot!
Okay, this is wild… but hear me out.

I just had a sunrise hot air balloon ride open up during the Stowe Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 29th — and I’m turning it into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. 🎈🌄

So if you’ve been thinking:
💍 “Let’s just ELOPE and do something crazy…”
💎 “I want to PROPOSE in a way they’ll never forget…”
This is your shot.

Here’s what’s going down:
🎈 Ride above the Green Mountains at sunrise
🔥 Do it during a Vermont iconic balloon festival
📸 Full photo coverage by Savannah Brown of @wildlyvowed 
💥 One spot. One wild story. One chance to make it legendary.

This is last-minute. It’s unplanned. It’s a little insane.
And it might just be perfect.

DM me ASAP if your heart’s racing just thinking about it.

#WildlyVowed #StoweHotAirBalloonFestival #AdventureElopement #ProposalGoals #HotAirBalloonElopement #VermontElopement #StoweVT #WildLoveStories #SayYesInTheSky #LastMinuteElopement #CrazyInLove #StoweLocal
Okay, this is wild… but hear me out.

I just had a sunrise hot air balloon ride open up during the Stowe Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 29th — and I’m turning it into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. 🎈🌄

So if you’ve been thinking:
💍 “Let’s just ELOPE and do something crazy…”
💎 “I want to PROPOSE in a way they’ll never forget…”
This is your shot.

Here’s what’s going down:
🎈 Ride above the Green Mountains at sunrise
🔥 Do it during a Vermont iconic balloon festival
📸 Full photo coverage by Savannah Brown of @wildlyvowed 
💥 One spot. One wild story. One chance to make it legendary.

This is last-minute. It’s unplanned. It’s a little insane.
And it might just be perfect.

DM me ASAP if your heart’s racing just thinking about it.

#WildlyVowed #StoweHotAirBalloonFestival #AdventureElopement #ProposalGoals #HotAirBalloonElopement #VermontElopement #StoweVT #WildLoveStories #SayYesInTheSky #LastMinuteElopement #CrazyInLove #StoweLocal
Okay, this is wild… but hear me out.

I just had a sunrise hot air balloon ride open up during the Stowe Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 29th — and I’m turning it into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. 🎈🌄

So if you’ve been thinking:
💍 “Let’s just ELOPE and do something crazy…”
💎 “I want to PROPOSE in a way they’ll never forget…”
This is your shot.

Here’s what’s going down:
🎈 Ride above the Green Mountains at sunrise
🔥 Do it during a Vermont iconic balloon festival
📸 Full photo coverage by Savannah Brown of @wildlyvowed 
💥 One spot. One wild story. One chance to make it legendary.

This is last-minute. It’s unplanned. It’s a little insane.
And it might just be perfect.

DM me ASAP if your heart’s racing just thinking about it.

#WildlyVowed #StoweHotAirBalloonFestival #AdventureElopement #ProposalGoals #HotAirBalloonElopement #VermontElopement #StoweVT #WildLoveStories #SayYesInTheSky #LastMinuteElopement #CrazyInLove #StoweLocal
Okay, this is wild… but hear me out. I just had a sunrise hot air balloon ride open up during the Stowe Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 29th — and I’m turning it into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. 🎈🌄 So if you’ve been thinking: 💍 “Let’s just ELOPE and do something crazy…” 💎 “I want to PROPOSE in a way they’ll never forget…” This is your shot. Here’s what’s going down: 🎈 Ride above the Green Mountains at sunrise 🔥 Do it during a Vermont iconic balloon festival 📸 Full photo coverage by Savannah Brown of @wildlyvowed 💥 One spot. One wild story. One chance to make it legendary. This is last-minute. It’s unplanned. It’s a little insane. And it might just be perfect. DM me ASAP if your heart’s racing just thinking about it. #WildlyVowed #StoweHotAirBalloonFestival #AdventureElopement #ProposalGoals #HotAirBalloonElopement #VermontElopement #StoweVT #WildLoveStories #SayYesInTheSky #LastMinuteElopement #CrazyInLove #StoweLocal
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Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹

They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop.

Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛

@forgetmenotflowersllc 
@peakdjs 
@adaytorememberbridal
Still smiling from Alexander and Angela’s wedding in Montpelier. 🥹 They got married in the coolest old church — creaky wooden floors, stained glass, and so much charm. Then we wandered over to the capitol building for portraits, where the green trees and golden dome made the perfect backdrop. Honestly just one of those days that felt easy, meaningful, and full of love. So happy I got to be a part of it. 💛 @forgetmenotflowersllc @peakdjs @adaytorememberbridal
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Quite possibly the most magical thing I’ve ever done! I can’t recommend this unforgettable experience enough. If you’re looking for an addition to your bucket list, add a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkey. Trust me, it’s unreal! April is supposed to be in the low 60s… but we got snow and temps under 20°. Balloon rides were canceled the two days before, and on our last morning there (with a flight back to Istanbul that same afternoon) we somehow snagged a spot. Our balloon pilot mentioned it was his first time flying with snow in April. So yes, we were COLD—but floating over snow-dusted fairy chimneys was absolutely worth it. Got questions? hit me up—I’ve got all the tips for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. #Cappadocia #CappadociaBalloonRide #HotAirBalloonAdventure #BalloonsOverCappadocia #TurkeyTravel #FairyChimneys #TravelGoals #BucketListAdventures #WanderlustVibes #AdventureAwaits #OnceInALifetime #MagicalMoments #EpicViews #SnowyAdventure #WinterWanderer #UnexpectedMagic #TravelSurprise #SnowyViews #HotAirBalloonMagic
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Well hey there—remember me?

It’s my 41st birthday today (yes, forty-freakin’-one), and I thought: what better time to pop back onto your feed than while jet-lagged and slightly unhinged after just landing in Istanbul?

I’m Savannah—photographer of all things heartfelt, chaotic, and beautiful: families, tiny humans, mamas-to-be, lovebirds, and the always iconic high school seniors. Basically, if you’re living life and feeling feelings, I want to photograph it.

I haven’t shown my face around here in a while (because, you know… life), but here’s a brand new headshot from a recent swap with the amazing @sarahpeetphotography. Proof that I do, in fact, exist—and sometimes even brush my hair.

When I’m not behind the lens, you can usually find me plotting my next passport stamp. Just touched down in Istanbul, and yes—I’m already thinking about where I’m headed next. Wanderlust is my love language.

Thanks for being here in my cozy, chaotic little corner of Instagram. Stick around—things are just getting fun.

Also, shout out to @dayhaus.co for hosting us and creating the perfect backdrop for this shoot!
Well hey there—remember me? It’s my 41st birthday today (yes, forty-freakin’-one), and I thought: what better time to pop back onto your feed than while jet-lagged and slightly unhinged after just landing in Istanbul? I’m Savannah—photographer of all things heartfelt, chaotic, and beautiful: families, tiny humans, mamas-to-be, lovebirds, and the always iconic high school seniors. Basically, if you’re living life and feeling feelings, I want to photograph it. I haven’t shown my face around here in a while (because, you know… life), but here’s a brand new headshot from a recent swap with the amazing @sarahpeetphotography. Proof that I do, in fact, exist—and sometimes even brush my hair. When I’m not behind the lens, you can usually find me plotting my next passport stamp. Just touched down in Istanbul, and yes—I’m already thinking about where I’m headed next. Wanderlust is my love language. Thanks for being here in my cozy, chaotic little corner of Instagram. Stick around—things are just getting fun. Also, shout out to @dayhaus.co for hosting us and creating the perfect backdrop for this shoot!
3 months ago
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