CHELSEA + RYAN ENGAGEMENT SESSION | ST. AUGUSTINE + VILANO BEACH| FLORIDA
UNMATCHED TO INSEPARABLE
In the digital age, where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it's no surprise that online dating has become a popular way of finding love. This is the heartwarming love story of a couple who initially connected online, experienced a bittersweet ending, and then unexpectedly found their way back to each other. Their story serves as a testament to the power of God’s timing and the resilience of true love.
In 2019, Chelsea and Ryan “met” through a dating app. The initial spark ignited a couple of dates but, Chelsea decided to end things, leaving Ryan a little confused. It seemed their relationship had ended, but little did they know, fate had a different plan in store.
As the months turned into years, Chelsea and Ryan each experienced individual journeys of growth and discovery. Their separate lives were marked by significant milestones - career changes, spiritual growth, and the unanticipated challenge of navigating a global pandemic.
Enter the late summer of 2021, Chelsea and Ryan found themselves back on the dating app. Determined not to let the past define their future, Chelsea reached out to Ryan, seeking a rematch. Ryan was initially reluctant to rekindle their connection but eventually gave way to the realization that life sometimes offers second chances for a reason.
What happened next can only be described as a moment of divine intervention. As they sat across from each other, sipping their drinks, Chelsea and Ryan felt a connection that they have never felt before.
Over the following year, Chelsea and Ryan shared many experiences that deepened their bond. As time progressed, it became evident to both of them that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives making memories together.
Chelsea and Ryan's journey from unmatched to inseparable serves as a reminder that God has a way of aligning our paths when the time is right, guiding us toward the people and moments that are meant to shape our lives in unimaginable ways.
Their love story is so unique in it’s imperfect-ness. When it was time to choose a location for their engagement session, Chelsea + Ryan knew they wanted to incorporate the beach in some way. Chelsea + Ryan’s wedding will be in Kennebunkport, Maine at a resort on the water. Chelsea has been vacationing in Maine ever since she was a little girl. The water has been a spot that holds special memories and will always be a place of comfort for Chelsea.
We started their engagement session on the cobblestone alleys of Historic St. Augustine, Florida and finished their engagement session by popping champagne at sunset at Vilano Beach.
Throughout their engagement session, we chatted about their upcoming wedding and their future. Their story is also unique in the fact that I remember when Chelsea + Ryan met. You see, Chelsea is my neighbor! We got to see their relationship evolve and couldn't be more excited! We’re not so excited that she wont be our neighbor anymore but at least we’re still in the same city!!!
What makes Chelsea + Ryan a truly remarkable couple is how perfectly they complement each other. They balance each other out without even trying. During the session, I would catch myself noticing how they look at eachother. There’s mutual respect, there’s love, there’s pure joy. It brought me so much joy just being around them. I mean, look at their perfect smiles!!! They are so perfect together.
Thank you Chelsea + Ryan for allowing us to be a part of your perfectly imperfect love story. It’s been an honor getting to know you both and we are beyond excited to witness you become HUSBAND AND WIFE!!!! ahhh! we can’t wait to celebrate you!!!
see you soon!
xoxo,
Kristina + Jerico
