It all started with a breakup and a Match.com free trial expiration. Emily knew she had three days before her time was up, so she got to work. Since the site had rejected Emily’s profile pic, Jeff sort of just wrote her off -”sketchy” was the word. But Emily emailed (surprising to Jeff) and pursued a meeting. This was NOT the protocol. But neither are protocol type people.
A meeting at a local coffee shop soon ensued. Emily is stylish and sophisticated intelligence sitting there reading her novel. In comes Jeff, a casual and confident (and VERY sarcastic) intelligence. Upon seeing Emily with her novel, he thinks this may actually be someone that can challenge, teach, and inspire him- question his ideas. Oh, and she’s drop-dead gorgeous. SCORE! A first date was set even though Emily was thinking Jeff was a little “boring” and “overly polite” in his emails. He was really just on his best behavior, holding back the sarcasm that seemed to so easily offend most people. After a picnic, a hike, HOURS of conversations, and a late-night quest for Chinese food, a spark had definitely ignited in these two. They currently live in different cites, each passionately engaged in their professions. Nonetheless, they find time to lovingly debate and banter back and forth, putting Jeff’s sarcasm that Emily loves to good use.
Being with Jeff is soothing and calming for Emily. And although he walks around in an intellectual dreamworld, he is surprisingly romantic while being very industrious. Jeff loves that he has the freedom to be himself and he doesn’t have to worry about getting it right. Emily usually knows what he’s trying to say, and sometimes she just puts him in his place 
They view the world in a similar way through a cynical, yet optimistic lens.
We were so thrilled to be able to document their love on this very chilly morning in Orlando a few weeks back. Mike thinks his brain grew and most assuredly his G.R.E. vocabulary readiness! Thanks, Emily & Jeff, for sharing your morning and yourselves with us. We are SO excited about your Rollins College Knowles Memorial Chapel ceremony and Circa 1926 Restaurant reception this October. It will truly be an honor to tell the story of your wedding day!
Check out Emily & Jeff’s Story Page by clicking the link below. You can also see Emily as a bridesmaid at Sandra & Brandon’s wedding almost two years ago!
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