Where It All Began: Katie & Trent's Engagement at Tudor House on Portage Lakes

Stories Forever Weddings

Nov 2

2 min read

Katie & Trent chose the place they'd be married for their engagement session: Tudor House on Portage Lakes. Spending a fun date night there a year before the wedding gave them a feel for the grounds, and it gave us a head start on getting to know them before the big day.

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Around the Grounds

We started out among the trees and stone walls around the property, where the two of them settled in quickly. Katie's cozy knit sweater was perfect for an early fall evening.

Katie and Trent hugging among the trees on the grounds of Tudor House

Katie and Trent sitting together on the rocks, smiling at the camera

At the Tudor House

Their two dogs joined in front of the house itself, and the half-timbered Tudor facade gave us a classic backdrop. We also found a quiet garden corner by the old stone wall.

Katie and Trent with their two dogs in front of Tudor House

Trent in the garden in front of the brick Tudor House

Down on the Dock

We finished on the dock as the sun went down over Portage Lakes, including a drone shot that shows just how much water surrounds this place.

Katie and Trent kissing at the end of the dock on Portage Lakes

Drone view of Katie and Trent on the dock at sunset

What Came Next

A year later, Katie & Trent came back to the same spot to say "I do," with a wooded ceremony by the water and a sparkler send-off. Read the story of their Tudor House at Mason's Cove wedding.

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