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Matthew and Natalie first met in DC after attending a concert…they were both waiting for a taxi outside of the venue and starting talking and laughing. I love that Natalie mentioned that it was this immediately feeling of familiarity like they had known each other for years! After spending time with them, it’s so easy to see that they are perfect for one another! Their relationship grew from that first meeting and after several moves to other cities together, this past January Matthew proposed while they were house hunting in Philly where they hope to live for a long time! I’m so excited for them to get married next June and start a new chapter of life together…

They met at the elementary school where they both teach…there were many mornings where Sarah and Nick happened to walk into school at the same time and they started to build a friendship through those morning conversations…a few months later they went on their first date in D.C. and their relationship continued to grow!

I’d never been to Chincoteague Island before this trip…but as soon as Jennifer started talking about taking her engagement photos there, I was sold. Her family vacations here every year and I could see why they choose to return year after year right away! This place is so dreamy! We met on the main island of Chincoteague where we got some ice cream in a cone with rainbow sprinkles from Mister Whippy (so good!) and I got to hear more about these two and their plans for the wedding and after.

Think of everything a fairytale wedding should be for a pink and monogram loving girl and that was Charlene and Matt’s day…it couldn’t have been more beautiful! From her wedding dress to the fluffy bouquet full of peonies to the gorgeous centerpieces at the reception…everything was decorated and planned to perfection. And I didn’t expect anything less…Charlene plans to become a wedding planner and I’m so excited for her to bring that dream to life! Matt is always supportive of her and I love the way they compliment each other perfectly.

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A glimpse into my daily life in Richmond, VA (and travels beyond) with my husband Ryan, our son Gray, and our disobedient puppy Lexie, plus the work, style and attempts at minimalism in between.