Rekindled over casual drinks on a Richmond patio with old high school friends. It was still warm outside for October. His accent was strong, her laugh was contagious. Neither one wanted the night to end. He was leaving to go back to The Netherlands; she didn't like the sound of goodbye. Little did they know this was just the beginning.

Down to the last detail, it was a wedding for the storybooks. Cozy, epic, tasteful, & simple. Surrounded by immediate family, vows were exchanged and the celebrating never stopped. From white lace to bands of solid gold, it was a day full of love and joy. Did we mention ripped pants and getting stuck in an elevator? Remind us to tell you about that one.

Crushed the immigration process. Escaped to Aruba for a honeymoon in the midst of a global pandemic. Embarked on the adventure of building their first home from the ground up-- all within the first year of marriage.