Gage Hotel | Marathon, TX (Grace & Brandon)
“I first met Grace back in 2017, while photographing her sister’s wedding in San Antonio. A few years later, I had the pleasure of meeting Brandon during a couples session in 2020. Fast forward to September 2024, and I was back in Texas—this time, capturing Grace and Brandon’s engagement session in Fredericksburg. That was the perfect lead-up to their beautiful West Texas wedding at the Gage Hotel in Marathon.
Their wedding day was truly unforgettable. After an intimate ceremony in the charming Gage Chapel, they celebrated at the Ritchey Building, where Ice House Band had the dance floor packed all night long. Before the reception, we slipped away to a nearby ranch with an incredible…”
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Romantic Downtown Greenville, SC Engagement | Emma & Wilson
“Emma and Wilson’s love story is the kind that feels meant to be—playful, unexpected, and so romantic. Their Downtown Greenville engagement session began and ended at the Westin Poinsett, the very place where they’ll say “I do” later this year. In between, we made our way to Neat Bourbon Bar, the spot where fate (and a little friendly competition) first brought them together. Wilson was playing a game with his friends that required him to get a stranger to tie his shoe—so he walked up to Emma. They struck up a conversation, shared a few laughs, and before she knew it, she was helping him complete the challenge. That small moment led to something so much bigger…”
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Stunning St. Anthony Rooftop Wedding | San Antonio, Texas (Mandy & Javi)
"'Do you want to grab drinks on Thursday?' - Javi
'Aw, I'd love to, Javier!' - Mandy
It's 2018, and Bumble is the hottest dating app - back when dating apps were still novel and fun. Mandy and Javi, having realized they live in neighboring buildings, arrange a first date in no time, at Good Night Sonny in the East Village.
A harbinger of things to come, Mandy had “good-bye drinks” scheduled for her work friend, Maddy, that same evening, and misjudged the time it would take to get from the West Side to the East Side of Manhattan, and showed up an hour late to the date. They missed their reservation..."
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Intimate Downtown Charleston, SC Engagement | Mark & Jaclyn
”Mark and I first connected during my stent as a travel nurse in Boston. On our first date, he asked me how long I planned on traveling for, to which I replied, ‘until I figure out where home is!’.
Not even five minutes after parting ways that same day, I sent a text out to my family and best friends saying ‘I found my husband!!!’, and boy was I right. Turns out, home is right by his side, and we’ve been together ever since. I’m so lucky to have not only found the greatest love of my life, but also to have gained the most supportive, and fun best friend. I’m looking forward to a lifetime of last minute trips, bike rides, speakeasies, dancing, trying new restaurants, laughter, and long lasting memories.”
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Collins Ole Towne | Central, SC (Wil & Chu)
“Chu’s friends like to joke that not even a pandemic could stop her from her dating goals. Lucky for Wil, this was based in truth. Chu and Wil met in September of 2020. Trying to at least maintain the facade of pandemic social responsibility, they planned their first date around a local hike in Great Falls, Virginia. This hike allowed for reasonable social distancing and gave Wil the opportunity to meet Chu’s new puppy, Marzo. Wil was happy to demonstrate the dog handling skills accumulated over a childhood growing up with four special pets. The trail Chu chose for the first date, known as Difficult Run, would host another important milestone for the couple two and half years later…when Wil proposed to Chu.
To add some flavor and excitement to the date, Chu suggested a sandwich swap…”
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The William Aiken House | Charleston, SC (Payton & Emma)
“Payton and I met in college, at The University of Alabama. I was in my junior year of undergrad, while Payton was completing his Masters. It was my last sorority date party of the year, and our mutual friends set us up. We instantly connected, bonding over our shared love of traveling and adventure!
That summer, while I was studying abroad in a hospital in Athens, Greece, Payton was backpacking around Europe. We had kept in touch and decided to meet up as our paths crossed in Greece. We had so much fun together and got along so well. It was as if we had known each other much longer than we had. On our first “date,” we spent hours together exploring the streets of Athens, including…”
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