I am so excited to tell you about Angelica and Dave and their beautiful love story, but before I do that, I want to go back to the day that I got to meet this couple for the first time.  Dave had been in communication with the owner of BME Event Group in November of 2018 and they were discussing our company DJ'ing their wedding on February 23rd of 2019.  Their wedding wasn't far away as you can see, and they had seemed to possibly be interested in some of our other services as well but we weren't quite sure. While this might have been very stressful for most couples, Angelica and Dave just seemed to be fine, not rushing, and taking the time to make sure they were making the right decision.  Sometime between Dave and Bobs initial discussions and them deciding to go with us there was a Bridal Show at Ramblewood Country Club.  While at this bridal show I met this adorably friendly, sweet and happy couple and I spent lots of time talking to them.  If you have ever been a vendor at a Bridal Show you know this isn't something that happens often.  They are hectic, and loud and basically you get to meet couples for a brief moment and give them some information and that is it.  But not this time.  I laughed with them, talked to them and really enjoyed speaking with them and fast forward a week or so later and they decide they wanted us to not only DJ but Photograph, provide Up Lighting and Cinematography for their special day.  

     When we had our final meeting with them, I threw some curve balls their way suggesting how the timeline of their day should go.  This was completely opposite of what Angelica wanted.  She in her sweetest way possible voiced her objections and we met somewhere in the middle.  I of course will always do what a couple wants I just like to provide them with as much information as possible so they can make the best decision for them.  It was later brought to my attention during their ceremony which was performed by Dave's Aunt that they both are very indecisive and possibly with a slight tendency to procrastinate.  But somehow at the same time know exactly what they want and how they want it and they do it all with such big smiles on their face that you can't help but love them even more for it. 

     Throughout their wedding day I got to learn so much more about this couple and their journey and it really just made me love them all the more.  It was soon clear that while it took them a while to get to their big day, it was a beautiful journey along the way.  So here goes, Dave and Angelica met for the first time in early May 2011.  Angelica had just moved into the apartment below Dave the day before and they said a simple hello and shook hands and one of Daves dogs jumped on Angelica and greeted her as well.  Angelica could always hear Dave and his pups walking around upstairs and somehow someway although I'm not quite sure of the details, because she could hear him she found a way to start "borrowing" his internet and AC.  Three weeks after their initial hello Angelica decided to make some brownies and made plenty of extra so that she could give some to her new neighbor.  She strategically placed them in a glass bowl so that Dave would have to give it back to her at some point which would give them a reason to talk.  It took Dave some time to get the bowl back to Angelica because a few times when he attempted to return it she didn't answer the door because she was in her pajamas or looking a mess.   But he did get to give it back eventually.  By June of 2011 Angelica asked Dave if she could join he and his dogs on some walks around their apartment complex. You see Angelica wasn't from the area and besides some work friends didn't really know anyone.  They would walk and talk for sometimes hours at night and after a while they finally went on their first date the end of July 2011. They didn't become official until October 29, 2011 because as we previously mentioned....they procrastinate and really like to take their time with things. After about three years of dating they got engaged very late in the evening of December 29, 2014, and four years later we finally arrived at their wedding day on February 23, 2019. The Ramblewood Country Club was beautiful from the ceremony to the cocktail hour and reception.  The nighttime outside shots were so fun to do and the staff was amazing from beginning to end. 

     Angelica and Dave discovered during one of their first walks together that they both absolutely loved Christmas and both loved decorating for it.  They even found out that they both loved and collected snow globes too.  So it makes perfect sense that they would chose to have a winter wedding and it made even more perfect sense that they would decide to do it at Ramblewood Country Club since they met right there at the Ramblewood Apartments.  Of course Dave would make all of the beautiful decorations as well as the bouquets and everything because we already established, he loves decorating for Christmas.  As if this all doesn't melt your hearts he also gave Angelica a beautiful snowflake necklace as her wedding gift. We also made a quick stop at where it all began in front of their old apartment building for some perfect shots on their wedding day. Who knows maybe the new tenants are falling in love right now just like Angelica and Dave did eight years ago. I know every love story is beautiful, and I enjoy them all, but this couples love story really made me happy.  It also made me feel truly honored to have been chosen by them, to photograph their day.  A couple who takes their time, doesn't rush, knows exactly what they want and how they want it, and they chose me but not only me but also Bob and Eric to DJ their day and Christian and Rob to do the Cinematography.  So on behalf of BME Event Group we thank you for allowing us to be a part of this day with you and to have a special part in your beautiful love story.