“I knew even before our first date. There wasn’t a specific moment. We spent months talking on the phone every single night before we ever had dinner together.”
"I think we're alone now...the beating of our hearts is the only sound..."
Meet Andrew & Melody
This exciting elopement was breathtakingly beautiful, and not just because of the enchanting woods... It was the anticipation of the climactic moment when everything they had been waiting for came to pass. At one point, the excitement was so intense that when they were asked if there was anything they would like to say to one another, they could hardly catch their breaths to nervously say "I love you"--"I love you!" Although they enjoyed all of the kind congratulations and friendly hikers adoring their offbeat nuptials, Andy and Mel were intently focussed on each other and ready to continue their adventure alone...(I hope they don't mind that from this day on, the experience we had with them will forever remind me of the lyrics: "I think we're alone now, there doesn't seem to be anyone around...I think we're alone now, the beating of our hearts is the only sound...")
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Martinez!
How did you meet?:
We met in New York. I was a Chef and she was visiting from Dallas Texas. She was staying with a server who worked in the restaurant I was running.
Who proposed and how?
Andrew proposed. After his original plan to propose in front of her friends and family while we were visiting Dallas(original itinerary got altered), and back up plan to propose on the flight back(she passed out for the entire flight) fell through, he ended up proposing in the airport parking lot. Not the most romantic, but very fitting.
Groom:
Andrew Lee Martinez
Describe your personality:
Outgoing, goofy, a little edgy
What's your favorite thing about you?
I never get bored, I just go somewhere else in my head until something interesting brings me back.
What would you like to capture of yourself on your wedding day?:
Laughter, Eye contact with Melody, My love of the woods
What makes you laugh and/or smile?
Women stumbling in high heels
What are your hobbies:
Cycling, hiking, moped riding
What would you like to capture of your bride on your wedding day?:
Her smile and laughter. Her hands.
How you knew she was the one?:
She left her entire life in Texas to come be with me, and hasn't looked back though i know she misses all her friends and family.
Most important thing on your wedding day?
That I don't look too shiny.
Anything else we should know about you or your expectations?
I just want to be shown in a classic and elegant tone.
Bride:
Melody
Describe your personality:
Outgoing, passionate, funky
What's your favorite thing about you?
I always try to do my very best
What would you like to capture of yourself on your wedding day?:
Looking stress free
What makes you laugh and/or smile?
Our doggies
What are your hobbies:
Crafts, the gym, and watching reality tv
What would you like to capture of your groom on your wedding day?:
Also looking stress free
How you knew he was the one?:
I knew even before our first date. There wasn't a specific moment. We spent months talking on the phone every single night before we ever had dinner together.
Most important thing on your wedding day?
I don't want any played out cheesy poses like jumping out behind a tree or making the heart symbol with our hands. Haha just simple and timeless.
Anything else we should know about you or your expectations?
I really like the vintage feel you bring to your photography. I'd really like to stay in that style throughout.
