Sydnie & Alex

Two days before Christmas of 2021, Alex took Sydnie to the park for an impromptu photoshoot with his brother who dabbles in photography. She thought they were just going to have a few cute Christmas photos as a couple and then be on their way because it was freezing outside. But they stayed at the park a little while and walked around, and at one point Sydnie was turned away from him and when she turned back around he was down on one knee. They both were crying happy tears, and she said yes with absolute certainty. It was one of the happiest days of her life.

Sydnie and Alex describe their wedding as timeless, vintage, and classic. They had a very traditional style ceremony and reception, where they wanted people to feel like they were transported into a different era, from the newspaper wedding programs, to Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday playing during the cocktail hour and reception. A few unique details about the day is that they had Blackrocks Brewery bring in a keg of Honey Lav, which they describe as the very essence of summer. The newspaper wedding program written from their dog Winston’s perspective. Their beautiful balloon arch set up with a photo booth. They also had Sydnie’s family sit on the right of the aisle and Alex’s family on the left of the aisle, this way both of our sides could face us during the ceremony.

Work together as a team and make it about both of you. It’s easy to get caught up in trends, but staying off Pinterest will literally save your mental health. Also, grooms should check in with their fiance’s and see what they need help with instead of expecting the bride to just give you a to-do list – being a proactive groom is going to make your future wife very happy and feel supported.