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The Ampersand Magazine - where inspiration, honesty, and creativity collide in the most unforgettable way.

We created this space for the dreamers, the doers, the vendors, the visionaries - and every couple rewriting the rules of “I Do.”

05/05/2026

𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒, 𝒜𝒸𝓉𝓊𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 … From

Weddings are beautiful. They’re also a little unhinged. 💍✨

As photographers and cofounders of So Tender is Humanity, Alex & Anastasiia have seen it all.

And after every timeline disaster and champagne-fueled chaos moment, they’ve learned one thing: couples aren’t actually chasing perfection. They just want to feel joy.
The real magic? It’s usually hiding somewhere between the mess and the memories. 🤍

Read More of their Love Note from Behind the Lens. 📸 Link in bio.

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Love, Actually is an unfiltered love letter from wedding pros to you. The things they really want you to know, wish you’d hear or maybe wish they could say out loud. All shared with love, of course. Because at the end of the day, everyone wants your wedding to be filled with as much joy, magic and meaning as possible. Interested in writing a love letter? DM us!
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04/29/2026

Winner. Winner. Winner! 🏆
Thank you to everyone who submitted their beautiful cherry blossom photos! It was a tough decision. But we are so pleased to announce our winners:
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🌸 1st Place: Jocelyn … her touching story about migrating here from the Philippines and experiencing her first spring with the DC Cherry Blossoms simply touched us.

🌸 2nd Place: Sara

🌸 3rd Place: Alexa .berry24

Congratulations to all of the winners!

03/27/2026

Peak bloom just popped off and yes… we’re obsessed with those soft, fluffy pink moments 🌸

So obviously — we’re doing a GIVEAWAY.

Time to serve petals and main character energy.
Drop your best cherry blossom shots from this season — whether it’s a dreamy snap of the blooms or a full-on main character moment. Your call.

✨ 3 winners. 3 chances to flex. 3 prizes:
🌸 $115 gift card for a 1-hour massage from @‌medicalmassagespecialties
🌸 $50 gift card to @‌DumplingDistrictUSA
🌸 $25 gift card to @‌ToiMoiBakery

Plus, winners get featured on our IG 👀
How to enter:
🩷 Follow @‌TheAmpMag
🩷 Like this post
🩷 Email 1–3 photos to [email protected] with the subject: "Cherry Blossom.Submission" along with your name and IG handle
🩷 Emails must be received by Friday, April 10, 11:59PM ET

Goodluck!

03/26/2026

Love Story: The Most Iconic Micro Wedding of Its Time 🩷

John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette were the ultimate "it" couple of the '90s, turning heads and stealing the spotlight. Even decades later, we're all still drooling over them and is fanning those flames.

Their wedding wasn't some over-the-top, camera-hungry affair. Nope, it was a cozy little shindig with just their nearest and dearest. This chic yet contemporary ceremony still has couples swooning for that perfect micro wedding vibe, even thirty years down the line.

This nostalgic love story biopic has us begging for more and that fabulous soundtrack is just the cherry on top!

Have you been watching?

03/25/2026

Small guest list. Real moments. ✨

Micro weddings didn’t disappear — they just got smarter.
Turns out, intimacy doesn’t scale … and that’s exactly the point.

We’re breaking down why they’re the new power move
(and yes … we’re still thinking about this shoot 🐮).

Full story on the blog. 🧡🩵🤍

Creative Team:
Photography | @‌denisevanphotography
Venue | @‌sterlinghillsfarm
Hair & Makeup | @‌alinakaramanbeauty
Floral Design | @‌kintsurustudios
Gowns |
Models | @‌glamarose_living .everson
Stationary | @‌thedandelionpatch
Donuts | @‌yodersdutchdelights
Jewelry |
Cow Models | Sylvie & Bernadette

03/23/2026

03/20/2026

Stay tuned...

Spring/Summer issue of The Ampersand Magazine is about to drop next week. 🩷

We Highly recommend you don't miss this one.

02/17/2026

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! An Khang Thịnh Vượng. 🧧❤️🎊
[ Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a year of health and prosperity ]

喜發財 (Gung Hei Fat Choy)
새해 복 많이 받으세요 (sae-hae bok ma-ni ba-deu-se-yo)
สวัสดีปีใหม่จีน (Sawasdee Pi Mai Jeen)

02/14/2026

There’s nothing better than unfiltered love…

…Especially that heart-stopping moment when they see each other for the first time before the vows.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Photo Credit:

01/15/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁
We’re casting for a styled wedding editorial this spring and are looking for a male and female model.

📅 When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
📍 Where: Loudon County
📸 Photography provided
💄 Hair & makeup provided

Who we’re looking for:
♡ One male and one female model ages 21+
♡ We’re looking for models who are comfortable with posing in a broody vibe.
♡ Comfortable with romantic posing (holding hands, exchanging rings, light embraces)
♡ Excited to help showcase authentic love ✨

Perks:
♡ Professional wedding-style photos for your portfolio (or keepsakes if you’re a real couple)
♡ Featured on @‌TheAmpMag cover & IG
♡ Hair, makeup
♡ Fun, inclusive, supportive team

How to Apply:
DM @‌theampmag or email [email protected] with:

♡ Your name and email address
♡ Comp Card and/or 2-3 recent photos

Address

18595 Chudleigh Farm Ln
Aldie, VA
20105

Website

http://theampmag.com/

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