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Annapolis Naval Academy Wedding | Sarah and Seth

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  

From the moment we first met Sarah and Seth, we knew their wedding was going to fun and super special for everyone involved! They were intentionally planning a celebration that would bring their family and friends together for a memorable weekend!

Sarah and Seth had a vision of what they wanted their wedding celebration to look like and they made it happen! It was so much fun to see them throw out ideas like having all of the guests parade from the ceremony at the Naval Academy to the reception at the Gov. Calvert House downtown and then MAKE IT HAPPEN! ;) … complete with bagpipes, of course! That was just one of the incredibly special moments from their day! How much fun to be able to turn around and see your favorite family and friends parading through Annapolis in celebration of your marriage!?!? Ohh and not to mention the random strangers on the streets who came out of the stores to congratulation Sarah and Seth! That was so much fun to witness!

Sarah and Seth’s beautiful Annapolis Naval Academy wedding was such a treat to be a part of! Their smiles were beaming ALL DAY and they radiated through every friend and family member who surrounded them! Sarah and Seth, we wish your AMAZING years of beaming smiles to come! So happy for you! Congratulations!!!

Also, just in case you missed it….. Sarah and Seth’s wedding announcement was in the New York Times! Whoop whoop! How sweet is that?

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Naval Academy Wedding Annapolis Maryland Governor Calvert House Military Wedding Photos by Liz and Ryan (1)Thank you so much to all of the wedding professionals who came together to help make Sarah and Seth’s big day so special!

Wedding Planner: Elizabeth Thornton, Wedding Savvy | Hair & Makeup Stylist: Varuna Salon | Florist: My Flower Box Events | Ceremony Venue: USNA, Miller Chapel | Officiant: Rabbi Sarah Tasman | Ceremony Music: Best Man, Gerry Rosenthal | Reception Venue: Gov. Calvert House | Bakery: Cakes by Rachael | DJ: EventPro, Jacob Jensen | Transportation: Towne Transport | Bridesmaid’s Attire: J.Crew | Photographer: Liz and Ryan

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Jen and Reuben Anniversary Session – Phoenix, AZ

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The Amazing Marriage Adventure has introduced us to so many absolutely AMAZING couples across the country! Jen and Reuben are one of those AMAZING couples who have a love that is awe-inspiring! We sat across from them at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona as we chatted about life and I could literally feel their love from across the table. That is special, my friends!

We are so grateful for Jen and Reuben’s beautiful example of love and their amazing support of Amazing Life Together! They were the BIG winners of the Anniversary Session we gave away as a part of the Amazing Life Together Indiegogo Campaign earlier this year! It was so much fun to meet up with them in these gorgeous gardens!

Check out their full amazing love story on the Amazing Life Together blog!!! Honestly, it will make your heart smile and encourage you to pour even more love into your significant other!

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St Johns College Annapolis Wedding – Lauren & David

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  

Lauren and David described their dream wedding day to us as “warm, classic, and romantic.” I am not sure that they envisioned snow and such cold temperatures, but it didn’t matter because their love was all we needed to stay warm!

Lauren and David have this romantic connection that is undeniable! They planned their wedding day to reflect them as a couple and to share that love with their family and friends. They wrote their own vows that they already had framed to make sure they always stay at the forefront of their lives! Lauren and David’s wedding day was truly something special and an undeniable testament to the love they share together!

Lauren and David’s wedding was like a dream to photograph! Their love is beautiful and they are quite a gorgeous couple (Can we talk about Lauren’s incredible eyes?!?!) ;) ! The light was AMAZING and St. John’s College in Annapolis is truly a hidden gem! It was also dreamy because… Lauren was a bridesmaid in Darcy and Patrick‘s wedding that we photographed in 2013! It was like a family reunion getting to see Darcy and Patrick and their incredibly AMAZING family again! (Dorian, Darcy’s brother, was the pianist during the ceremony and then surprised Lauren and David by singing to them during the reception! WOW! Dorian- you are CRAZY talented!!! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all and making Lauren and David’s wedding so extra special!)

We are so excited to share Lauren and David’s wedding with you all! That is an understatement! ;) Enjoy! And Lauren and David, you make our hearts sing! Thank you for blessing us with your incredibly special love!

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St Johns College McDowell Hall Randall Hall Annapolis Maryland Winter Wedding Snow Wedding and Engagement Photography Classic Romantic Photos by Liz and Ryan (1)Huge thanks to all of the AMAZING wedding professionals who came together to help make Lauren and David’s day everything they dreamed it to be:

Day of Coordinator: Lesly Bell | Invitation Suite & Table Numbers: Little Bit Heart | Save the Dates: Sara Metzger Designs | Hair & Makeup Stylist: Lori Nansi | Florist: Violets Florist | Ceremony & Reception Venue: St. John’s College  | Officiant: Christopher (Chad) Wray with Have Love Weddings | Ceremony Music: Dorian Delph | Caterer: Ken’s Creative Kitchen | DJ/Band: Bachelor Boy’s Band | Cinematography: East West | Bride’s Attire: Betsy Robinson’s Bridal | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Calvin Klein from Men’s Wearhouse | Bridesmaid’s Attire: Dessy from Bella Bridemaids Baltimore | Wedding Bands: Zachary’s Jewelers | Photography: Liz and Ryan

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Winter Engagement Session – Sarah and Seth

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  

When we were making plans for Sarah and Seth’s Washington DC engagement session, we had planned to stroll through their old neighborhood of DuPont Circle! However, the weather had different plans for us! A huge snow storm came through the day before and there were windchill warnings that told us we better go with Plan B. And I am pretty sure Plan B was exactly where we were suppose to be the whole time!

This cozy winter engagement session at Sarah and Seth’s home was absolutely perfect! It was so warm and comfortable… which pretty much perfectly describes Sarah and Seth too! ;) We had so much fun hanging out with them, soaking in Seth’s amazing fire-building skills (with Sarah’s help, of course), and playing in the snow in their backyard! So much fun!

We can’t wait to celebrate with Sarah and Seth in Annapolis in just a few weeks!!!

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Hotel Hershey Wedding | Jess and Matt

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  

This New Year’s Eve was a rockin’ one for sure! We had the honor of spending it in Hershey, PA (the sweetest place on earth) celebrating the AMAZING love of Jess and Matt!

It takes a pretty special couple for us to never even think twice about the fact that we would be working on New Year’s Eve! Over a year ago, we received a note from Jess’ sister Steph, whom we had the honor of photographing a few years ago and then again this past November for the AMAZING Life Escape!!!, and we could not have been more excited about the opportunity to be a part of her sister’s wedding! Steph and Nate are absolutely incredible and we just knew that Jess and Matt would be too!

And that they are! Seriously, Jess and Matt have this love that just pours out of them! Their love is contagious and fills any room that they enter!

It was such a gift for us to be a part of their wedding at the Hotel Hershey on New Year’s Eve! To be surrounded by so much love is the perfect way to kick off the new year!

Jess and Matt- you two warm our hearts! Thank you for sharing your love with us and giving us the opportunity to capture your AMAZING wedding celebration!!! We wish you many many many years of love and happiness together!

HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make Jess and Matt’s wedding celebration so special!

Wedding Planner: Simply Created Events | Stationery & All things paper!: Preston’s Stationery | Hair Stylist: Bella Moda Salon, Jeni Gebhart and Val Pajak | Makeup Artist: Makeup by Caitlyn Meyer | Florist: Jeffreys Flowers & Home Accents | Church: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church | Officiant: Father Philip Burger | Reception: The Hotel Hershey
DJ: Event Pro DJ, Jason Wallace | Bride’s Jewelry: Thomas Knoell Designs | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Bridesmaid’s Attire: Betsy Robinson Bridal Collection | Wedding Bands: Smyth Jewelers | Chocolate Menus: Naturally Gifted Photography: Liz and Ryan | Photobooth: Liz and Ryan