Just a few years ago, Kate was celebrating her friend’s wedding at the Renaissance Hotel as a member of the bridal party. She had no idea that the stranger she was walking down the aisle with was a close friend of the man who would become her husband.

Kate and Kevin met that night through his friend and hit it off immediately. Shortly after they began dating, Kevin moved to New York City to pursue a job in finance. Kate stayed at her job in Cincinnati and they loved each other long distance for two years. When he knew she was the one, Kevin worked to include both of their families when he popped the question, even bringing his parents in from Florida to celebrate with them. In romantic fashion, he decided to propose back at the downtown Renaissance Hotel, right where it all began.

We were so excited that Kate and Kevin lucked out with one of the last fifty degree days of the year for their Smale Park engagement session. Even though we had to contend with Bengals game crowds and some crazy parking, there was sunshine streaming through the gorgeous fall leaves and it couldn’t have been better! Kate and Kevin, we are so thrilled to celebrate with you two at The View next summer. If you’re half as positive, easy going, and sweet as you were at your engagement session, it will be the best day ever!

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