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Feb 10
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ashley & josh are married!

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just 11 days ago, while frolicking (carefully taking small steps) in the snow with my tiny babe, i couldn’t help worrying about ashley. her wedding was just a couple of days away and i assumed the inclement weather, the blocked interstates and the cancelled flights were heightening her pre-wedding anxiety. i LOVE winter weddings- the nest of bare branches against the occasional rich evergreen, the glittery sunlight refracting off an isolated water droplet as it hesitates to fall or freeze- i could go on. and yet, we’ve never heard of a wedding being cancelled due to heat- but ice? it happens. as i reflected on the stress i would feel in ashley’s place i also knew this: if anyone can handle a bit of ice before her wedding day, it’s ashley. she’s just one of those people- talented yet practical, organized yet flexible, aware yet optimistic. i can’t say i know many people like her. josh, the other half of this sweet couple, is her perfect match. his awareness, kindness and attentiveness to ashley and others is beautiful to see. together they really do become an unstoppable team. i understand that that is a little cheesy (you don’t immediately lose perspective on real life when working in the wedding industry- contrary to popular belief;) but i challenge you to spend a day with these two and not feel inspired, empowered and blessed to know them. the morning of their wedding, as the last of the ice melted in the deepest shadows, the air turned surprisingly warm and we joined ashley and josh for an awesome celebration of their love and the start of their new life together. what a beautiful, beautiful day. cheers to these two. :)

a few years ago, matt & i planted three evergreens in a row in our back yard- i cannot even wait until we have a stunning wall of greenery year round like this. doesn’t it look so luxurious and furry and soft?? maybe i just love green trees in the winter. or maybe ashley & josh just make everything look fantastic. it’s actually probably the latter…oh, these two:


ashley & josh, congratulations! we are so happy for you guys and we’re thrilled we were able to spend the day with you- capturing all of the sweet moments. you guys are the best. :)

Jan 24
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alison & jonathan are married!

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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!

Dec 21
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chanmi & huascar are married!

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let me see if i can get this right. chanmi is from kenya. huascar is from bolivia. they are both korean, chanmi lives in new york. huascar lives in new jersey. they met in atlanta. they were married in atlanta… i’m really only positive about that last thing. ;)

meeting up with these two and hearing their story was incredible and inspiring- it’s a story like none i’ve heard before and it should probably become a movie. i know it may sound cheesy, but when we meet a couple so obviously perfect for one another- who came very close to never meeting- i still get goose bumps. life is beautiful.

matt photographed their lovely western ceremony followed by a sweet brunch capped off with a korean ceremony that oscillated between intimate and sweet, and silly and fun. which, now that i actually type that, describes these two perfectly. :) here a few of our favorites from their day:


chanmi & huascar, best wishes to you! thank you so much for allowing matt to capture your celebration! :)