Ann & Alex.... Engaged!!

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Are they cute, or what?!!





I met Ann a few years ago at a Tastefully Simple Party in South Florida. We coincidentally both joined the same chapter of a business networking group shortly thereafter and got to know one another a bit better. She's always been a sweet supporter of my photography and joked that one day when it was "her turn" that I'd be sure to be her photographer for the big day!! After moving to Texas, we lost touch for a bit... until one day I received a wonderful email from Ann... telling me about the whirlwind that was Alex and how he had changed her world!! The proposal had been made and indeed, she wanted me to be the one to document their love story! What an honor!! So, next April... my new baby girl and I will be hopping a Florida-bound plane to capture Ann & Alex's wedding day (baby will be visiting with Grandma, of course!!)... scheduled to take place at the beautiful Sundy House in Delray Beach.

I had such a nice time getting to know Alex at the session and hearing how they met and discovered their love for one another... I could really see how much he adores Ann. He was so content to just go with the flow and do whatever she (or I) wanted to do, and he did it with joy which was so refreshing!! He's a keeper Ann!!!

We started the session at the amazing church you see here. I was so excited to have persuaded them to do the session there because it's one of my most favorite places to shoot in South Florida..... I think that's because it doesn't LOOK like a typical South Florida location! The dark woods and beautiful architecture make for a gorgeous back drop. We then went back to their home for a quick bite (so sweet to include me and my trusty assistant, Kelly), and then headed out to Atlantic Avenue for some photos at the Colony Hotel in all it's beautiful colors! On our way back to the car, I spied a new cupcake/candy store called Couture Cupcakes and it was just beckoning me to take some photos of them inside! Alex & Ann opted for some gelato and I enjoyed snapping some fun photos of the two of them feeding each other and being adorable! All in all, it was a great time... exactly the kind of time I want to spend with a bride and groom before I photograph their wedding!!

Ann & Alex, I can't wait to come back and be with you for this important day!! I couldn't be happier for you... and since I know and love you Ann it just makes it even more special for me as your photographer to get to be a part!! May God richly bless you both as you enjoy your holiday time and last months as an engaged couple!! See you soon!!