On Saturday evening, I had the pleasure and honor of documenting Maggie and Cowboy’s very intimate engagement dinner at Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills. Fourteen of their closest family and friends gathered with Maggie and Cowboy around the long, rectangular table for laughs, drinks conversations, and amazing food.

About a month or two ago, I got an e-mail out of the blue from Maggie, inquiring about my photography services for her engagement dinner. A few weeks later, I met her and Cowboy at my studio, where they shared with me their relationship story and wedding plans.

Although I’m bummed I won’t get to photograph their destination wedding next March in the South part of Florida, I felt so privileged to be a part of their engagement dinner. The service was top notch at Bouchon. They even had a little surprise for Maggie, Cowboy, and all the guests – a tour of Thomas Keller’s kitchen (where all the magic happens!). And what a kitchen it was!

Thank you Maggie, Cowboy, and all your wonderful guests for inviting me to such a memorable event. Here are some of my favorite candids and details from the dinner, enjoy!