Danielle and Ossie’s Classic Engagement Session at the Washington National Cathedral

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, […] The post Danielle and Ossie’s Classic Engagement Session at the Washington National Cathedral appeared first on Black Bride.

Jun 26, 2026 - 03:37

Danielle and Ossie’s Classic Engagement Session at the Washington National Cathedral

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.