the journal

Valerie and Jackson met at the University of Pittsburgh through a mutual friend. While sparks didn’t fly during that first meeting, a few months later, their last Panthers football game as students was the setting for them hitting it off. Now over six years later, after time together enjoying their mutual love for cozy bookstores […]

Sabrina and David met in the summer of 2020 after being set up on a blind date. Sabrina’s college friend, Megan, was living with David’s sister, Amy—one of David’s triplet siblings—and together they masterminded the introduction, quite successfully. Sabrina and David hit it off on their first date and continued seeing each other. The relationship […]

Jack and Amy’s wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island, was the perfect mix of coastal elegance and laid back fun. The couple chose the sleek, modern venue for its panoramic ocean views and classic New England feel—a setting that matched their style and accommodated the lively celebration they envisioned. Jack and Amy grew […]

Victoria and Brendan first “met” online while they were both back in their hometown, though their lives had crossed paths countless times before. They were two years apart but attended the same school and the same church, and Brendan even played hockey with Victoria’s brother. Later, they both went on to Providence College, where they […]

Rachel and Josh’s wedding was a day filled with family, warmth, and love. From the very start, their joy radiated through every detail. For the ceremony, the beautifully floral draped chuppah by the water and the boardwalk of the ICA provided guests with a sunny and breezy place to witness Rachel and Josh become husband […]

Jennifer and Giovani first met three years ago. Despite their differences in language, culture, and religion, their values intertwined and formed the foundation for their love. For the bride and groom, the most sacred and unforgettable moment of their wedding was receiving the Eucharist during the church ceremony—a moment where they felt God’s presence binding […]

Jenna and Joey met as freshmen in high school and quickly formed a close friendship. Their bond deepened over the years, and after graduating, they began dating just as they headed into college—together. Eight years later, their love story continued to unfold, rooted in shared memories and a loving bond. The beach held a special […]

Sydney and Ben have been together for nearly seven years, and their story began in Israel while traveling on Birthright. At the time, Sydney was living in Washington, D.C., and Ben was based in Los Angeles, but their connection during the trip was immediate and undeniable — both knew they had found someone special. After […]

Kelsey and David first connected online, but their paths had nearly crossed many times before. Growing up just a few towns apart, their lives unknowingly overlapped during high school and college. One of David’s friends even went to prom with Kelsey’s friend, and the group got ready at Kelsey’s house. Early in their relationship, David […]

Kate and Kyle were over the moon to celebrate their romantic April wedding at the stunning Wychmere! From the very beginning, they poured their hearts into planning every dreamy detail, curating an aesthetic that perfectly reflected their love story. They couldn’t wait to see it all come to life—and to share the magic with their […]