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Alistair and Katie | Lucca, Italy

The inky sky melted around us as the sun disappeared behind the horizon, and soft clouds blanketed our heads as if tucking us in together for the best wedding of our lives. Between swigs of wine and laughter came trays of delicious Tuscan cuisine, the kind of food that fills your heart and your belly with a deep love for the place. It was nothing less than a feast, lit by candlelit smiles and backed by Italian songs sung by musicians and, every once in a while, belted by the entire assembly of guests. When it came time for the…

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Chuck and Laura, Day After | San Jose, Costa Rica

That’s the thing about Costa Rica. It just keeps the goodness flowing. Our final installment featuring Chuck and Laura comes today with their fabulous Day After session in the streets of San Jose, Costa Rica. Most people would think of Day After sessions as “Trash the Dress” sessions, but Jeff and I aren’t  firm believers in trashing wedding dresses. As a former bride, I am part of that bridal camp that gets severe tummy aches at the thought of ruining my beautiful wedding dress. But a photo shoot in the coolest parts of Costa Rica that we couldn’t go to…

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Chuck and Laura, Part Two | San Jose, Costa Rica

Welcome back to Chuck and Laura’s Costa Rica wedding at the lovely Quinta del Sol just outside of San Jose. Their ceremony took place during sunset, so they adorned the area with soft touches like paper lanterns and candles in soft tropical colors to reflect the natural surroundings, and Laura used local tropical flowers in all of the florals. Chuck’s dad also built the gorgeous alter that you see here, which honestly just makes my heart melt! The tables were named after significant places that Laura and Chuck’s relationship had taken shape, and they included stories about each place (in…

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Chuck and Laura | San Jose, Costa Rica

It’s in his hands and his arms and his eyes. The way he loves her and cherishes her. He smiles because she brings joy to his heart. He laughs because her beauty brings warmth to his being. He loves because he simply can’t stop. And on this day, he just couldn’t contain his happiness. Chuck was one of the most joyful grooms I’ve ever seen on a wedding day. The way he couldn’t keep his eyes off of Laura, how he couldn’t stop smiling, how his laugh was so full and pure – Jeff and I couldn’t help but be…

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Chuck and Laura, Part Two | Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Welcome back to Part Two of Laura and Chuck’s “day-before” session at Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. We took these two out for a casual lifestyle shoot a few days before their wedding in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, and it was so much fun! And as promised yesterday, we have the running pictures in this post… To see the first installment of this shoot, check it out here. Alright you two, now run as fast as you possibly can towards the man with the big camera. And look absolutely cute while you’re doing it. Ready?…

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Chuck and Laura | Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

I sat in the middle of the circle and drank it all in. I was caught in a sweet mixture of girly laughter, warm light, thick air, family love, English phrases, and Spanish dichos. Laura had invited me to her bridal shower just a few days before her wedding in San Jose, Costa Rica, and I gladly came, toting my camera to capture some sweet memories. I sat in the middle of the circle of friends, roommates, sisters, cousins, aunts, and mothers, and snapped away, listening to their favorite stories of Chuck and Laura. I felt so happy in that…

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We love our brides | Lucca Save-the-Dates

Coming home to a mountain of unopened mail after a long trip is not exactly the most welcoming picture I can imagine. In fact, upon our last return from a trip, Jeff and I walked straight past the stack of white envelopes placed neatly across our kitchen table, crawled upstairs, threw back the covers on our very own bed, and cuddled into the warmth of being home, a delighted and overly affectionate Gracie snuggled between us. It wasn’t until day two that I stared down the stack of mail that was lingering in the middle of our house, rolled up…

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