AUGUST 6, 2021
Amidst ongoing lockdowns, Kait and Eric made a list of summer date ideas they could enjoy regardless of business restrictions: hiking, canoeing, river floats, wine nights on their patio. Eric asked Kait if she could take a Friday afternoon off — he was planning a picnic in the mountains.
As the week progressed and details emerged, Kait realized this wasn’t just any picnic. They needed to pick up a catered picnic basket from River Cafe, they needed pillows, they needed a tripod, Eric bought a new outfit…what was the occasion?! A girl can dream, right?
Friday arrived and they found their picnic spot overlooking Banff. The view was hazy from ongoing forest fires, but this meant they had the spot to themselves. Their picnic lunch wrapped up and Eric suggested they take a photo with the tripod he had conveniently borrowed. Moments later, he was down on one knee. She said yes.
After calling family and friends to share the news, Eric suggested they grab drinks in Banff. Little did Kait know he had planned an overnight stay, complete with a pre-packed bag with her favorite shoes and outfits. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.