06/25/2026
After several large weddings in their friend group, Amber and Ryan decided to do something a little differently -- and, in my opinion, it was a great choice! 💍 ✨️
They started the day with their legal ceremony in comfy clothes at my chapel at 8:00am, where I issued their and performed their legal ceremony. Happy tears were shed; we took some photos; and then they had breakfast . ☺️
They used hotel points to stay and spent the day getting ready for their private vows in the woods above the lake with a photographer. 📸
I actually love this idea as they get the best of both worlds: getting legally married in a chapel AND exchanging vows in the woods with amazing photos. 🌲
They chose to make the day about them!