Intimate Stonington Coffee Shop Engagement Session | Abby + Adam - wedding photographer in CT

An engagement session full of cozy coffee shop vibes + golden hour magic

For Abby & Adam’s engagement session, they wanted a mix of a cozy, date-night coffee shop vibe and those swoon-worthy, golden-hour formal shots… so obviously, we made it happen!

We started off at Macondo, the cutest coffee shop in Stonington. While there, these two sipped on lattes, laughed over inside jokes, and looked like they were straight out of a rom-com. I swear, if their love story was a movie, this would be the montage scene where you just know they’re meant to be.

Then came the outfit change—cue the glamour! Abby + Adam stepped out in their formal wear looking like they just walked off a Pinterest wedding board. As the sun started setting, we captured the most insanely dreamy golden-hour moments. The way they looked at each other? Pure magic. I seriously can’t pick a favorite between the cozy coffee shop moments and the elegant sunset shots… and honestly, why should we?! They totally nailed both!

A love story that started in spanish class… kind of 😉

Abby + Adam’s love story kicked off way back in 2014 when they sat in the same Spanish class at Boston University. Fast forward to March 2019, and fate (plus a little St. Patrick’s Day party in Southie) brought them back together. And this time? It stuck.

“When you know, you know”

Abby knew pretty early on that Adam was the one. Like, summer of 2019 early. She remembers telling her friend Thea she was pretty sure she was going to marry him—because being with him just felt right. And honestly? We LOVE a love story that just clicks.

Adam popped the question in Watch Hill, in a gazebo with the prettiest coastal backdrop. But the best part? Their dog Murphy was there too! (Because obviously, every perfect proposal needs a pup.) The plan almost went a little differently—Abby was convinced he’d do it the day before at a big family party, but thankfully, her mom clued Adam in that a low-key, no-audience moment would be way more her vibe.

When they’re not being the cutest engaged couple ever, Abby + Adam love their football Sundays (GO PATS!), hitting up breweries, and going on iced coffee runs with Murphy. They also balance each other out perfectly—Abby’s the chef, Adam’s the laundry guy, and together, they love hosting their favorite people for a good time.

Counting down to the big day!

One thing Abby’s most excited about for their big day in October 2025 at Saltwater Farm Vineyard is making sure it’s an absolute blast. She wants their guests to leave saying, “That was the best wedding ever!” And knowing these two? It 100% will be. Abby + Adam, you two are pure magic together, and I cannot WAIT to capture your wedding day! 💛