We’ve been waiting on Sierra and Daniel’s day for a minute, and all the anticipation did NOT disappoint! When you have a bride with a stylish eye and a dapper groom, you know to expect nothing short of fabulous on their wedding day! Sierra and Daniel slayed their engagement session months ago (revisit their session HERE), and it got us all so hyped for their big day that the countdown seemed to go on forever.

Immediately upon reconnecting and meeting Joseph (and Christina’s son, Noah) for the first time, we knew that this couple and their love was the right fit for the McNeile family.  They had such a calm, laid back yet open energy, and from the moment Christina mentioned phrases like “palm fronds” and “lots of greens” mixed with a waterfront venue, we were SOLD on wanting to be able to document such a beautiful day!

It’s every couple’s dream to have a day that fits them perfectly, and Paige and Jeremy had the unique opportunity to play a large part in molding their chosen venue into their dream space.  Let’s just cut to the ending and say:  All of their hard work paid off beautifully!

For their engagement session we chose Hyde Park for its versatility.  While strolling and having a blast as a couple we were able to capture so many different environments, from romantic fountain backdrops to quaint neighborhood streets, and even some lush greenery.  We even stopped for a coffee (because coffee, and why not?) to incorporate some “casual date day” vibes.

Our relationship with Doshenae and Jaron was another that was dictated by the constraints of long distance.  In fact, our first interaction with Jaron was via screen as he joined our initial consultation with his fiancé Dosh via FaceTime!  Jaron was diligently attending medical school outside of the States during the majority of the wedding planning process, which meant we were going to have to get creative with the use of their allotted engagement session time.  Despite the distance, Jaron showed his fiancé as much support as he could by insisting to be looped in on all decision-making emails and other small details throughout the months leading up to their big day.

When Sarah approached us with a beaming smile and sporting a Beauty and the Beast themed brooch, I knew she was Our People.  Her fiancé Miguel followed closely behind with bright and friendly greetings, and our first coffee date with with these two was just like a gathering with old friends from the start.

As an out of state couple, we didn’t get to spend as much time as we usually like with them, but we did get to enjoy a magic afternoon with Ashley just a few days before their wedding in order to capture a stunning bridal portrait session.  Because of their inability to participate in an engagement session, swapping it for a styled bridal session was a unique alternative.

Chelsea and Chad reached out to us within days of their engagement, and their eagerness to say “I do!” by the end of this year spoke to all the “When you know you know” feels of their young love. When the topic of engagement session locations came up, they even had the answer to that question ready for us without hesitation!