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Home • Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Bee-utiful

“We are very fond of our first summer as a couple and the romance we shared during that time.”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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Budding Romance

A classic photo of Ashley’s stunning engagement ring!

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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Resident Love

Kevin thought Ashley, was “a cute freshman new to Ann Arbor that would need some help finding her way around campus.”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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Runaway Love

“I knew he was the one when I began to miss him every time we had to part.” Ashley says, After graduation I moved to Chicago but I found myself traveling via bus, car, and/or train ever chance I could to see him."

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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A Strong Bond

“Our love was strengthened by our commitment to see each other and stay together no matter what.”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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Seasons of Love

“We try to enjoy what every season has to offer, including picnics in the spring, kayaking in the summer, apple picking in the fall, and trying out different winter sports.”

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Love In Black and White

A beautiful black and white portrait of the couple.

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Love Speaks Different Languages

Kevin knew Ashley was the one when she said ‘I love you’ in Chamorro (the native language of his native place of birth Guam).

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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Journey to Love

“Our proposal is so special because we still found each other despite the fact that we’re from opposite ends of the world!”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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A Special Bond

“It is truly a blessing to have such a bright future with such an amazing person.”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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Hands Down in Love

“Our first date happened by accident. We agreed to meet for dinner with friends, but arrived to a table set for two. To this day I am still unsure whether the date for two was planned or not, but either way it worked out for the best!”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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A Long Walk

“We logged many miles during our time apart but it never bothered us. What really mattered was getting back to each other.”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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College Sweethearts

“Kevin was one of the people I met when I arrived at the University of Michigan because he was my resident advisor. Little did I know that the helpful RA would turn out to be Mr. Right!”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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A Serving of Love

“We both love to cook together as often as we can. Kevin teaches me traditional dishes from Guam and I share my baking tips with him.”

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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A Wonderful Surprise

Ashley had no clue Kevin was going to propose! He totally surprised her!

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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Take Me Higher

The couple poses with a handful of balloons. They’re love will certainly lift off! See more lovely photos from Ashley and Kevin’s fun engagement shoot here.

Just Engaged: Ashley and Kevin's Engagement Photos
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