Danielle and Ossie’s love story began with a chance meeting at Danielle’s best friend’s housewarming party on August 24, 2024. Since that day, the two have been inseparable. Now they prepare for the next chapter of their lives together as husband and wife. Get inspired by their romantic engagement session at the Washington National Cathedral, captured by Taylor Crawford.
Bride: Danielle Mitchell, 33, Senior Consultant
Groom: Ossie Barnard, Sargent in the Sheriff’s office and a member of the U.S. Airforce
Place of Residence: Maryland
Photography By: Taylor Crawford
Engagement Shoot Location: Washington National Cathedral
Wedding Date: May 21, 2027
Engagement story
Danielle: My fiancé Ossie set up an entire weekend of events for our 1-year anniversary. We went to the Skydome the night before the proposal and then on October 18th he rented the entire penthouse at La Vie, in Washington, D.C. and proposed in front of 110 of our closest friends and family members. Videos from our proposal sparked viral discourse for months after in several different countries (@aintdatdanie on tiktok).
What are you most looking forward to about your wedding?
We are looking forward to being surrounded by all of the people we love dearly in celebration of such a joyous occasion.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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