As 2021 comes to a close, we’re taking some time to reflect on our favorite memories from the year. And perhaps it’s because we’ve overdosed on Hallmark movies, but we’re feeling drawn to the “emotional” moments of 2021. So, take a walk down [2021] memory lane with us as we look back at some of our favorite tearjerkers and heart warmers.
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Best “Engagement” Photo
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Best “Getting the Jitters Out Before the Big Day” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Cassie-Derrick-Previews-Amative-Creative-12-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Finishing the Vows” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Shelby-Alex-Edit-2-Amative-Creative-19-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Mother-Daughter Moment” Photo
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Best “Father-Daughter Moment” Photo
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Best “Finishing Getting Ready” Photo
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Best “Sneaky Bridesmaids” Photo
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Best “Arrival” Photo
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Best “Last Prayer” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Paige-Brayden-Wedding-Highlights-Sierra-Vista-VA-Amative-Creative-9-1024x681.jpg)
Best “Waiting” Photo
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Best “First Look” Photo(s)
We couldn’t pick just one… we tried.
Best “Groom” Photo
Okay, we admit it… we have a picking problem. But how can you say no to grooms in uniform?
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Best “First Kiss” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/268234896_316154087039953_501152319312979176_n-681x1024.jpg)
Best “Flower Girl” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Previews-Amative-Creative-2-1024x684.jpg)
Best “Central Virginia but Make it Europe” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Laura-Ryan-Preview-Film-Edit-Virginia-House-Amative-Creative-15-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Vineyard” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lennika-Thomas-Wedding-Previews-Amative-Creative-45-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Straight from a Magazine” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Laura-Ryan-Preview-Film-Edit-Virginia-House-Amative-Creative-16-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Stolen Moment” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Megan-Pieter-Irvine-Estate-at-House-Mountain-Inn-Roanoke-Wedding-Photographer-Amative-Creative-64-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Rainy Day” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Previews-Two-Amative-Creative-22-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Toast Reaction” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/267097965_437227454613357_8317486218136796242_n-1024x683.jpg)
Best “Father-Daughter Dance” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/268296861_1513075559047749_2055711290765761931_n-1024x683.jpg)
Best “First Dance” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/265835625_339190130971640_3423627946545689134_n-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Sweep You Off Your Feet” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/267362378_327180259002606_3812274288748294864_n-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Dirty Dancing” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Loryn-Nishant-Edit-3-Eastwood-Farm-Winery-Charlottesville-Wedding-Photographer-Amative-Creative-158-1024x683.jpg)
Best “Dance Party” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/267396851_611509120164797_2709671340200535333_n-1024x683.jpg)
Best “Fireworks” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Previews-Two-Amative-Creative-36-683x1024.jpg)
Best “Sparkler” Photo
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Best “Going Off into The Sunset” Photo
![](https://amativecreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/267156751_274301454718361_542956375953494955_n-1024x683.jpg)
And because we often can’t pick just one favorite…
Honorable Mentions
We hope you enjoyed this walk down memory lane. We’re grateful for all our Amative Creative couples. Thanks for letting us be part of your best moments!
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