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Rory + Gloria // Elegant Golden Gardens Beach Engagement
This pair of Cornell University Alumni recently celebrated two major milestones this year. Gloria just graduated from Cornell University with her MFA this Spring, and they just got engaged!
Gloria and I connected late this spring to begin the planning process. We discussed wardrobe, theme, and location and after hearing their happiness on the phone and I became even more excited to meet them!Through virtual planning and discussing several outdoor locations, they chose Golden Gardens Beach Park- a popular Ballard beach in North Seattle for its landscape, almost-white sand, and beach volleyball crowd. We had an amazing time hanging out and getting stunning photos despite the 100+ degree weather on a Friday night in June ( super rare!)
Wedding Planning
Wedding details are still being and planned by her family. But from what they’ve described it sounds beautiful because it will be in TANZANIA ( a little jealous I won’t get to photograph it because that is just a STUNNING visual)! They’re not to stressed because the parents are doing most of the heavy lifting!
An Elegant Session On the Beach
Together they looked so elegant wearing a pink chiffon maxi dress, and a chic navy suit. The sweltering temeratues didn’t bother them at all. If anything, they accepted the challenge! Toward the end, they let loose and enjoyed board games and champagne by sunset. Check out this stunning session and learn more about Gloria and Rory. It was recently featured in BlackBride.com !
Their theme: elegance!
Bride: Gloria Majule, 25, Playwright
Groom’s : Rory McGuire, 26, PhD student in Molecular Engineering
Current City: Seattle, WA
“We’re soulmates and best friends”.
-Gloria
What did you do on your first date?
“We met in a Spanish class at Cornell University.”
What are you most looking forward to as a married
couple?
“Continuing to travel the world together and going on adventures to have new experiences.”
What did you do on your first date?
“We went to a restaurant in downtown Ithaca and then we went for a walk together.”
What makes your love special?
“We are best friends, and we are each other’s support system. We love that we are each in
completely different fields, sciences and literary arts.”
Your best/most memorable moment:
“When we climbed Kilimanjaro together!”
What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?
“We love playing board games, seeing theater, going to the movies, visiting museums, traveling together, and reading books in quiet parks.”
