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Home · Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Claire and Antonio

Just Engaged: Claire and Antonio
By · November 22, 2011October 28, 2020
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Campus Sweethearts

Claire and Antonio met their freshman year at Howard University.

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Date Night

“We’ve always had a faithful Friday night date night with our busy schedules,” says Claire.

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Where it All Began

The couple’s love story began here, so it was only fitting that they head back to school for this romantic photo shoot.

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Make It Work

“One of the things I love about us is that we always try our best to make time for each other,” says Claire. “We often do pizza and a movie nights which we both really enjoy.”

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Walk With Me

Claire and Antonio take a romantic stroll on the campus where their love story began.

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The View From Above

Claire and Antonio look stunning from every angle.

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You Blow Me Away

“The proposal was very innovative, and thoughtful, which just reminded me of why I love him,” says Claire.

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Hold Me Close

What a tender moment and unique way to capture it.

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Share the Love

“I think the most exciting part about being engaged is sharing our excitement with our family and friends,” says Claire.

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So Far So Good

“Planning a wedding has been going well so far,” says Claire. “It’s difficult with our busy schedules and planning a wedding in another city, but we have a great planner, which helps.”

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Closer than Close

Claire and Antonio cuddle for the cameras.

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You’re My Shadow

What a memorable photo opp.

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Cheers to You

The look of love.

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I’ve Got Your Back

when Claire’s medical school load weighed her down Antonio always offered a helping hand. He once a took a day off from work to take her dog to the vet because she had a test that day.

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I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Another unforgettable shot!

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So Beautiful

“When I first met her, I thought she was a very pretty girl with big pretty eyes and a beautiful smile to match,” Antonio tells us.

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Picture Perfect

A picture perfect couple on a picture perfect day!

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Absolute Bliss

Claire and Antonio are glowing in this portrait. It’s one of our favorites.

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My Shining Star

“When I first met Antonio, I thought he was cute and funny,” says Claire. “He was very genuine and he wasn’t trying to be anyone but himself. He was a very likeable guy.”

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Just You and Me

“One of our favorite memories together is our engagement party,” says Claire. “We had a great time and it was the first time our extended families had met each other. Everyone ended up laughing and dancing all night.”

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Altar Bound

Claire and Antonio anxiously await their spring wedding day. To see more photos from their lovely engagement shoot visit The Bride’s Cafe.

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