Rocky Shore Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Engagement

Photographer Stacy
Location Palm Coast, Florida
Style Beaches & Coastal Waterfronts
Venue Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Amanda and Mattison’s engagement session along the dramatic shoreline of Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast, Florida, was an effortlessly romantic, soft, and intimate celebration of their love. Meeting right where the tide meets the coast, the two spent the afternoon wrapped up in each other's arms, walking barefoot along the golden sands and splashing through the rolling ocean waves. We are already counting down the days until we capture them stepping into forever on their wedding day!

A Last-Minute Bumble First Date

My sweet couple's journey began online, but their connection quickly unfolded into something truly special. After matching on Bumble and sharing sweet messages back and forth, Mattison passed along his number and reached out with a last-minute Friday date invitation. They met in person on July 2, 2021, over an intimate dinner at the One Ocean Hotel Restaurant, and that spontaneous evening marked the beginning of their quiet, beautiful life together.

Patience, Purpose, and Quiet Devotion

When reflecting on what they cherish most about one another, both Amanda and Mattison point to the steady, gentle devotion at the heart of their bond. Amanda deeply adores Mattison’s big heart, his endless patience, and the quiet, selfless way he cares for everyone around him. For Mattison, Amanda's quick humor, intelligence, and tender compassion mean the world. He treasures how she constantly believes in him, lifting him up and inspiring him to be his best self every single day.

Golden Light on the Coquina Rocks

As the sun began to dip low over the horizon, the mood became even sweeter along the park's iconic coquina rock formations. Watching Amanda and Mattison hold each other close, steal quiet kisses against the crashing waves, and laugh together on the rocky shore felt like catching a glimpse of a private world built just for the two of them. It was an absolute dream to document these tender moments, and we cannot wait to celebrate their wedding day very soon!