Just one month short of two years ago, Brandon Keilen proposed to Michael Bates in Great Falls, Virginia, following a perfectly planned scavenger hunt through Washington D.C. The iconic D.C. cherry blossoms were in full bloom, which made a beautiful backdrop for photos.
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This weekend, Brandon surprised Michael with a surprise trip to the East Coast to relive their engagement moments. They visited the cherry blossoms, which started blooming just in time for their arrival.
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They also stopped by the exact spot where Brandon proposed in April 2015.
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If you have been following our blog for a couple years, you will remember these candid photos from the proposal.
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Photos courtesy of UP, brandonandmichaela.com
Michaela Bates and Brandon Keilen in D.C., April 2015
Michael and Brandon Keilen in D.C., March 2017
Michaela Bates Keilen and Brandon Keilen, March 2017
Brandon Keilen proposes to Michael Bates, April 2015
Photos courtesy of UP, brandonandmichaela.com