James and Allison have a very unusual love story. Here is the story from “The Knot”

James was working as an instructor at St. Johns University in New York where Allison was enrolled in the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program. James knew that he wanted to marry someone just like Allison, and made a comment that “she would be a great Army wife” to one of his co-workers. However, Allison only knew James as “THE Captain Ferro” and thought he was very strict. Over the course of one year, the two got to know each other in a professional, military setting. Allison and her classmates even took James out on his last day in New York to say goodbye, still not thinking anything of a possible relationship. It wasn’t until James left for Texas that he called Allison. Allison was shocked that he called her … especially because she didn’t even know his first name! The two took a leap, and Allison flew to Laredo for their first date on September 8th, 2007. Allison knew James was “the one” when he kissed her at Best Buy in the big screen TV section that very same weekend! The two were in a long distance relationship for almost 2 years after their first date, and passed the time by planning their next trip to see each other! They are finally living in the same time zone in Hawaii, and are enjoying it very much!

Isn’t it such a cute story?

I’m pleased to say that I had the privilege of photographing their wedding. Here are some of the shots…