Allison & Van | Nella Terra Cellars

Some love stories feel inevitable, like they were always meant to be. Capturing A and V’s wedding wasn’t just about documenting another celebration—it was witnessing a journey years in the making.

Years ago, we had the privilege of capturing A’s sister’s wedding, a day filled with love, laughter, and the deep bonds that make a family feel whole. That day, A stood beside her sister, celebrating her love story. And now, we stood here again, this time capturing her moment, her forever. To be trusted with not one but two love stories within the same family was an incredible honor.

A and V’s love story isn’t just about time—it’s about growth, about choosing each other over and over again. Thirteen years ago, they were best friends walking through high school hallways, splitting a McDonald’s sweet tea, and whispering late at night on the phone. V fell for A’s kindness, her ambition, the way she made every space feel lighter. A fell for V’s humor, his unwavering support, and the way he made her laugh until she cried.

Through college, career changes, and all of life’s twists, their love never wavered. It was in the little things, It was never just about grand gestures; it was about being each other’s home.

And on their wedding day, as they stood hand in hand, their love was as steady and certain as ever.

“I’ve waited for this day for 13 years,” V said, his voice carrying the weight of every moment that led them here.

“Your love fills me with joy I never knew was possible,” A’s eyes shimmered with all they had built together.

But the most beautiful part of the day wasn’t just their vows—it was the love that surrounded them. From A’s sister’s heartfelt words to V’s best friend reminiscing about late-night whispers, everyone in the room had been touched by their love. Their story wasn’t just their own; it belonged to the people who had cheered them on, who had watched them grow into the couple standing before them now.

The day couldn’t have been more perfect. The sun seemed to shine a little softer, the laughter lingered a little longer, and the air was filled with an undeniable magic that only exists when two soulmates find their way to each other.

“This is what we always envisioned,” they said, looking around at the people who had shaped their journey.

And as they sealed their vows, promising to love, protect, and cherish one another for every lifetime to come, one thing was certain:

They had already beaten the odds. They had already found something most people spend a lifetime searching for.

“We made it.”

And no matter where life takes them next, they will always, always find their way back to each other.

Love,

Victorio + Aaron