literally these two met at while working at a summer camp, which i think is pretty romantic. they both decided to retreat to the mountains of north carolina and devote their whole summer to investing in excited little kids with more energy than puppies. they spent their days playing sports and singing/chanting/yelling their passionate tribal allegiance. but one day a week, they cleaned up, got dressed and headed out for a day off. this one (much anticipated) day of the week is where alison & jonathan’s relationship began. at least, it’s where the seed was planted. summer came to a close and all the counselors headed back to their real lives. alison & jonathan parted like everyone else. twelve years passed.

alison & jonathan reconnected and their relationship quickly grew and blossomed. they realized they had found in one another not just a best friend but a soulmate. before most even knew what was happening, alison & jonathan were engaged and planning a sweet, intimate wedding in the florida keys. we were thrilled to find ourselves available for their celebration- after all, the very same camp that introduced them is part of our story as well. we didn’t know them well in those days but our shared experiences make us feel like we understand a little bit of their love. :)

what a perfect day it was to celebrate these two! matt photographed their day by himself- his careful attention to the details that would have meant so much to me to capture, never ceases to impress me.

after their ceremony, guests followed the beach to board a catamaran for a breezy, dreamy, golden cocktail hour at sea.

they returned to sunset key for toasts, dinner and dancing.

alison & jonathan, congratulations! we are so very happy for you and we wish you the very best!