Poudre Canyon Winter Engagement Session | Garrett & Olivia

When Garrett started planning how to ask Olivia to marry him, he knew two things: he wanted it to feel private, and he wanted the kind of backdrop that matched their love for the outdoors. A Poudre Canyon proposal ended up being the perfect choice—quiet trails, rushing water, and mountain views that felt both intimate and epic.

These two had known of each other for years—Garrett went to college with Olivia’s brother—but it wasn’t until they finally went out for drinks and food that everything clicked. From that first date, they both had a sense that this wasn’t just casual; this was the start of something lasting.

If you need a story that sums them up, picture this: one of their first trips together was to a small cabin in Wyoming. The next morning, Garrett spotted some rocks to climb and, without hesitation, Olivia followed along—in her Birkenstocks. No complaints, just a willingness to join in the adventure. That moment set the tone for their relationship: fun, spontaneous, and built on supporting each other in new experiences.

They’ve also weathered challenges, including a stretch of long distance that made their time together even more valuable. Those months apart only reinforced how much they cherish the joy they find in each other.

For the proposal itself, Garrett wanted a trail that felt private but beautiful—a clear walkway with mountain views and the sound of the river nearby. When the moment came, he dropped to one knee with Poudre canyon as their backdrop, and Olivia said yes.

What followed was exactly what Garrett hoped for: genuine surprise, happy tears, and a celebration that was both intimate and unforgettable!

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