Hey y’all! Welcome to the first-ever episode of the So Tell me Your Love Story podcast. I am so happy that you’re here. I am the host and the main storyteller behind the camera for Lydia Joy Photography. In this podcast, we’ll be taking a deep dive and getting an inner look at the incredible love stories of my clients.

Today we’re hearing from Taylor and Matthew about their 10-year long relationship journey that got them to where they are today. You’ll hear how Taylor remembers first seeing Matthew on a high school band trip (it actually took them over a year before going on their first date!)

The two talk about how they overcame long distance and always ended up back together. Matthew shares the moment he knew he was ready to spend the rest of his life with Taylor. She shares the one condition that would’ve made her say no to a proposal. They shared so much great advice for cherishing your wedding day and how to navigate the wedding planning process so listen closely and enjoy our first love story! 

Their love story:

• Their favorite part of their honeymoon in St. Lucia
• What Taylor’s life was like pre-Matt and Matt’s life before meeting Taylor
• How they met on a high school band trip
• What Taylor did to make the first move on Facebook
• Their first date at the high school talent show
• How Taylor felt about Matt after their first date
• Dating on and off throughout high school and going into college on their own
• Getting back together in college and adjusting to a long-distance relationship
• What their relationship was like leading up to their engagement
• When they realized they wanted to spend their life with each other
• Why Taylor doesn’t like surprises 
• How he surprised her with the proposal 
• Their advice for the wedding planning process
• How they felt on their wedding day and their recollection of the day
• Capturing your memories through photos and videos
• How married life has been so far and their advice on communication
• Their answers to the newlywed game

 

Quotes:

“It’s that quality that everyone sees in their significant other that they know they’re going to spend the rest of their life with. It’s that trademark part of a person. There’s nobody in the world like Taylor.” - Matt

“It is the most nerve-wracking thing, besides standing there waiting for your bride at the end of the aisle, you will ever do in your entire life.” - Matt

“I think it hit me when we got in the limo and the ride was supposed to be like 25 minutes and it felt like 2 minutes.” - Taylor

 

Links:

Engagement Blog: http://www.lydiajoyphotography.com/2019/07/14/matthew-taylor-longwood-gardens-kennett-square-pennsylvania/

Wedding Blog: http://www.lydiajoyphotography.com/2020/04/23/matthew-+-taylor-||-bohemia-overlook-wedding---north-east,-md/

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