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We've seen plenty of movie-themed engagement photos over the years, from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Harry Potter to The Notebook.

But instead of just dressing up as characters and choosing a vague reminiscent location, Jeff Grubb and his fiancée, Stephanie, photoshopped themselves right into some of the most iconic scenes from their favorite movies. And they didn't just choose love stories; their movie selections include some unconventional picks, like E.T. and The Shining. Check out the photos!

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Throughout their eight years together, Yami Conde and Joseph Pence's love and devotion to the Harry Potter books has played a huge role in their relationship. So when Pence started planning his proposal to his high school sweetheart, he knew he wanted to incorporate the series. He created a trail of rose petals with various book pages and personalized notes along the way. When Conde reached the end, Pence was there on bended knee asking her to marry him. She, of course, said yes!

Here, take a look at their journey. Next to the first page of "The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Conde found this note, along with a photo from their high school prom:

The next stop was a mirror, with the first page of "The Mirror of Erised" and this note taped to it:

And the final stop was, of course, "The Unbreakable Vow" from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Watch the proposal here: 

If you recently got engaged, you're probably starting to think about those engagement photos. You know you want to do a photo shoot, but how are you supposed to make sure you get the best pictures possible? Well, it's not just about the photographer and the lighting; a lot of how your photos turn out has to do with what you and your partner decide to wear.

More and more couples are taking engagement photos these days, and with good reason — it's a wonderful way to practice with your photographer and get more comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. But the question remains: What do you actually do with those photos? Sure, you can use them for your save-the-dates, but that isn't your only option.

After a dramatic finale, The Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay accepted a proposal from Bryan Abasolo. Recently, she shared that she doesn't want to wear a dress and is going for a more non-traditional aesthetic, despite her Southern roots. And, of course, she'll blend her fiancé's tastes with her own to create a magical big day.

Pumpkins turning into carriages, magic carpet rides taking us to a whole new world, and princes in disguise are just some of the things that make us collectively sigh. So when we saw these Disney-themed engagement shoots, we just about swooned. Check out the creative shoots below, and maybe you'll start wishing upon a star, too.

1. Up

Lynnette and James's favorite movie is Up, so they tied in the whimsical details and elements from the movie to their engagement photo shoot.  In case you're unfamiliar with the movie: The main characters, Carl and Ellie, were childhood sweethearts who had dreamed of going to Paradise Falls. When Ellie passes away before they could make the trip, Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill their promise. James's grape soda badge and, of course, the house make special appearances!

 Have you ever looked at those beautiful, perfectly posed engagement photos and thought to yourself, "That's so not us?" Well, you're not alone. At the end of the day, you want your pictures to reflect your personality, so don't try to force things that feel unnatural. If you're a laid-back couple, say, "I do" to super casual engagement sessions rather than getting all fancy with your outfit or your locale. You'll look so much more comfortable if you just stay true to who you are. Not sure how to nail your photos?