A New Year, A New Chapter: Keith and Alex’s Engagement Session in LaGrange, GA

Alexandra and Keith’s story had been unfolding long before either of them realized it. After years of attending many of the same events and moving within the same circles in Atlanta, their paths finally aligned in 2024 when Keith asked Alex out to brunch. What started as a simple date quickly became something special, and they’ve been inseparable ever since.

Their relationship is rooted in friendship, laughter, partnership, and pure joy. Whether they’re heading to the movies or a concert, window shopping at the mall, catching up on their favorite shows and films at home, or traveling to one of their favorite places, Martha’s Vineyard, life together has always felt easy, fun, and full of love.

At the heart of their relationship is a shared love of family, friendship, and creating meaningful memories with the people who matter most. And for anyone who knows Keith, a longtime Martin fan, it’s no surprise that somewhere along the way, Alex became the Gina to his Martin.

Set against the lush gardens and stately architecture of Hills & Dales, their engagement session brought together elegance, nostalgia and personality, offering a glimpse into Alexandra and Keith’s journey as they prepare to become The Bells.

Bride: Alexandra (Alex) Ebanks, 36, Communications Leader

Groom: Keith Bell, 39, Portfolio Manager

Photography By: Ashley Nicole Photography

Place of Residence: Atlanta, GA

Engagement Shoot Location: Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange, GA

Wedding Date: May 1, 2027

Engagement Story

On New Year’s Day 2026, after a festive night celebrating the arrival of the new year, Keith kept trying to convince Alex to come downstairs, where their Christmas tree was still up from the holidays. When she finally made her way down, she found one large, beautifully wrapped present waiting underneath the tree.

Keith told her that Santa had left her one final gift for the holiday season. Alex began unwrapping the package, pulling out layer after layer of tissue paper until she discovered a much smaller box tucked inside. As she reached for it, Keith got down on one knee and told her he didn’t want another year to go by without her as his wife.

It was intimate, sweet, and completely “them”—an at-home proposal with no audience, no elaborate production, and no one else in the room. It was just the two of them, their Christmas tree, and the beginning of a brand-new year together. Alex, of course, said yes!

What are you most looking forward to about your wedding?

We’re looking forward to officially bringing our families together as one and beginning this next chapter of our lives together. Our relationships with our family and friends are such an important part of who we are, so having everyone we love together in one place to celebrate with us will be incredibly special.

We’re also very much looking forward to turning our wedding into a full weekend of celebration with great music, great food, lots of laughter and plenty of partying with our favorite people. We want the weekend to feel elegant and beautiful, but above all, joyful and unmistakably us.

And for Alex, one of the most anticipated moments will undoubtedly be: the dress. Fashion has always been a way for her to express herself, and her wedding gown will be no exception. She can’t wait for the moment the doors open and Keith and their guests see her for the first time. The dress will be a complete surprise. She’s especially excited for that first reveal and for everyone to experience a bridal look that feels completely true to who she is.