From Mei Lin: “Canela the Goldendoodle brought her humans Argelia and Charles for a lovely, low-key couple’s session at Portage Park in Chicago.

Donning her beautiful bright pink bandana, Canela was the star of the session, even amidst multiple fun distractions, including various birds, squirrels, and other dogs who looked like they could have been her cousins.

Argelia and Charles met the modern way of online dating and are now moving in together. They love to travel, eat delicious food from various cuisines together, and spend time with their four-legged family.

Argelia is the founder and owner behind Vida Mia Cocktails; ‘Vida Mia is a cocktail experience company founded to elevate Mexican American culture by leading mixology classes about the sacred agave, customizing cocktail kits, and curating food + beverage pairing events.’

Learn more about Argelia’s classes through her business Vida Mia Cocktails!”

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From Mel: “When Lauren, Jeff, and I first connected, one of the first things they mentioned was including their pup Mala, and we had the best time featuring her in their Mount Falcon engagement shoot. She was the best dog (look that face!) and loved posing for the camera, especially when we asked if she wanted cookies! She walked her mom down the aisle, and I can’t wait to share those pictures!

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From Jen:  “Linda brought Lil Shtz home after the loss of her pup, Mama. We had a studio photo shoot to celebrate her new family member.”

From Linda:  “Lil Shtz- Yes, that is her name. I rescued her at five weeks old ( two weeks before Mama passed away) Shtz imprinted herself on me. After losing Mama, she has been a godsend. She is named Lil Shtz because when she got older and bolder, she would run up to me, smack me in the face with her paw, and run away. This is her asking me to play ( no claws out).

As she got older, our bond grew, she meowed from another room, and I answered her, “I’m right here,” and she would come running. I am training her to come when called. She loves riding my jeep with me. She sits on my shoulder or the seat next to me. She is harness trained, so we can take her out to the beach. I am also trying to teach her to walk on the lead ( yes, it is challenging). She is a loving kitten. I think she has some dog in her.”

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From Savvy: “Noel, Kyle, and their two pugs hiked for about an hour to get to this scenic spot in the Washington mountains. It was still a bit icy outside (I ended up slipping twice), but Noel and Kyle are very adventurous and outdoorsy, so they had no issues navigating the snow, ice, and hiking trails.

 Although Kyle and Noel met in seventh grade, they would have years before they would find their way to one another. After high school, Kyle left on a European trip to study abroad while Noel moved around, feeling there was something more for her in the future. This feeling led her to Utah, all around Washington, and finally back to Kyle’s hometown.

One night, she began swiping through Tinder when that cute boy from high school, Kyle, popped on the screen! After having been apart for years, Noel and Kyle matched and began to date. Even though they hadn’t known each other well in the past, when they reconnected, they instantly felt like old friends. They called each other every night after that. Despite living a few hours apart, physically far from one another, they became closer than ever.

Noel’s little pug, Rocko, has been her best friend and has stuck by her side for years. They had moved around the country together, and she relied on him through some tough times. It was very important to her that she be with someone who loved and appreciated Rocko as part of the family as much as she did. When she and Kyle finally moved in with each other, she saw that Kyle truly did love her little dog. In fact, Kyle was SO good with her pup that the two decided to get a second pug, Ollie, to join the family!”

When Noel was asked what the sweetest thing about Kyle was, she replied, “How can someone pick the sweetest thing that my fiancee has ever done!? Kyle has such a huge heart. He works hard, plays hard, and loves even harder. There is no one particular thing that stands out. He is the complete package! I would have to say that the thing that really solidified that for me, though, was how he treats me when I’m at my lowest. I struggle with my mental health regularly, and he loves even that part of me. I’m not sure how someone can choose to love someone who battles themselves all of the time; I just know that it takes someone strong and kind-hearted.”

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From Vanessa: “This was a super-fun, cross-country skiing elopement near Telluride, Colorado. Jordan and Marty brought their dogs. Maggie is Walker Coonhound, five years old, and  Hazel, a rescue mix of Boxer/ Rhodesian Ridgeback,  is seven years old. Hazel is from Foothills Animal Shelter. We love dogs and rejoice when couples include them in their elopement.

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About The Outlovers: Vanessa and Chad share a love of the outdoors and travel. They are based in Utah and Colorado but travel worldwide. The Outlovers specialize in Elopement Photography and can help with elopement planning. If you are considering eloping, I  hope you’ll check out their elopement and planning advice!

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