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&Breathe

take one thing at a time.

&Top Stories

&Top NoVA Venues

Loudon County

The Manor 1858

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Manassas

Sweeney Barn

Leesburg

Rust Manor House

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Tysons Corner

Archer Hotel Tysons

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&RealLove

Monumental Love

What started as a simple, no-pressure date with a swipe on Tinder quickly blossomed into something extraordinary for Alex and Houston. A casual meeting turned into day trips, weekend
sleepovers and eventually a big move to the Nation’s Capital. Along the way, they discovered that what they had wasn’t just
chemistry — it was forever.

&Local Features

&Snaps

Santa Ana Photography

&Blooms

Petalos Floral Designs

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&Threads

Clifton Bridal

&Follow Us
@theampmag

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! An Khang Thịnh Vượng. 🧧❤️🎊
[ Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a year of health and prosperity ]

喜發財 (Gung Hei Fat Choy)
새해 복 많이 받으세요 (sae-hae bok ma-ni ba-deu-se-yo)
สวัสดีปีใหม่จีน (Sawasdee Pi Mai Jeen)

#LunarNewYear

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! An Khang Thịnh Vượng. 🧧❤️🎊
[ Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a year of health and prosperity ]

喜發財 (Gung Hei Fat Choy)
새해 복 많이 받으세요 (sae-hae bok ma-ni ba-deu-se-yo)
สวัสดีปีใหม่จีน (Sawasdee Pi Mai Jeen)

#LunarNewYear

There’s nothing better than unfiltered love…

…Especially that heart-stopping moment when they see each other for the first time before the vows.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Photo Credit: @nomadicfitlust via @unsplashofficial

There’s nothing better than unfiltered love…

…Especially that heart-stopping moment when they see each other for the first time before the vows.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Photo Credit: @nomadicfitlust via @unsplashofficial

🤍 Love is why we’re here but courage is how this magazine began.

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Immigration is part of our foundation, and it taught us that love is expansive, resilient and worth celebrating in all its forms.

Weddings are just one way we honor that belief.

All love belongs here. Always. 💕

🤍 Love is why we’re here but courage is how this magazine began.

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Immigration is part of our foundation, and it taught us that love is expansive, resilient and worth celebrating in all its forms.

Weddings are just one way we honor that belief.

All love belongs here. Always. 💕

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁
We’re casting for a styled wedding editorial this spring and are looking for a male and female model.

📅 When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
📍 Where: Loudon County
📸 Photography provided
💄 Hair & makeup provided

Who we’re looking for:
♡ One male and one female model ages 21+
♡ We’re looking for models who are comfortable with posing in a broody vibe.
♡ Comfortable with romantic posing (holding hands, exchanging rings, light embraces)
♡ Excited to help showcase authentic love ✨

Perks:
♡ Professional wedding-style photos for your portfolio (or keepsakes if you’re a real couple)
♡ Featured on @‌TheAmpMag cover & IG
♡ Hair, makeup
♡ Fun, inclusive, supportive team

How to Apply:
DM @‌theampmag or email hello@theampmag.com with:

♡ Your name and email address
♡ Comp Card and/or 2-3 recent photos

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁
We’re casting for a styled wedding editorial this spring and are looking for a male and female model.

📅 When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
📍 Where: Loudon County
📸 Photography provided
💄 Hair & makeup provided

Who we’re looking for:
♡ One male and one female model ages 21+
♡ We’re looking for models who are comfortable with posing in a broody vibe.
♡ Comfortable with romantic posing (holding hands, exchanging rings, light embraces)
♡ Excited to help showcase authentic love ✨

Perks:
♡ Professional wedding-style photos for your portfolio (or keepsakes if you’re a real couple)
♡ Featured on @‌TheAmpMag cover & IG
♡ Hair, makeup
♡ Fun, inclusive, supportive team

How to Apply:
DM @‌theampmag or email hello@theampmag.com with:

♡ Your name and email address
♡ Comp Card and/or 2-3 recent photos

College assignments usually don’t come with a cathedral veil and a barn full of florals. Michael Al Bahou’s senior internship did — and A Tale of Destiny at Sweeney Barn in Manassas, Virginia, was born.

As a George Mason University Tourism & Events Management student, Michael’s internship with Tilly & Teal Weddings gave him the chance to plan, design and
execute a full-scale styled shoot from start to finish.

Creative Team:

Producer | @tillyandteal
Planner | @michael_bahou
Photography | @meganreiphotography
Videographer | @bassano_films
Venue | @sweeneybarnweddings
Hair & Makeup | @sandramakeupartistry
Florals| @therosyposy
Cake | @signaturesweetsbyamanda
Stationary | @theblissfuldesign
Bridal Look | @brookesbridalandball
Model | @glamarose
Rentals | @selecteventgroup

College assignments usually don’t come with a cathedral veil and a barn full of florals. Michael Al Bahou’s senior internship did — and A Tale of Destiny at Sweeney Barn in Manassas, Virginia, was born.

As a George Mason University Tourism & Events Management student, Michael’s internship with Tilly & Teal Weddings gave him the chance to plan, design and
execute a full-scale styled shoot from start to finish.

Creative Team:

Producer | @tillyandteal
Planner | @michael_bahou
Photography | @meganreiphotography
Videographer | @bassano_films
Venue | @sweeneybarnweddings
Hair & Makeup | @sandramakeupartistry
Florals| @therosyposy
Cake | @signaturesweetsbyamanda
Stationary | @theblissfuldesign
Bridal Look | @brookesbridalandball
Model | @glamarose
Rentals | @selecteventgroup

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲! ✨

What started as a “what if?” in January 2025 turned into two magazine releases — and a whole lot of love we didn’t see coming. And yeah—we’re proud of that.

To our readers, creatives and industry ride-or-dies: THANK YOU for showing up, cheering loudly and believing in what we’re building.

We see you. We love you. 💕

As we step into 2026, consider this your notice:
new era, bigger ideas, bolder stories.

And yes… we’ve got a few things up our sleeves. 🖤

The best part?
We’re only getting started. Year two looks very good on us. ✨

📸 @sarahgracephotography
📍 @rustmanorhouse

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲! ✨

What started as a “what if?” in January 2025 turned into two magazine releases — and a whole lot of love we didn’t see coming. And yeah—we’re proud of that.

To our readers, creatives and industry ride-or-dies: THANK YOU for showing up, cheering loudly and believing in what we’re building.

We see you. We love you. 💕

As we step into 2026, consider this your notice:
new era, bigger ideas, bolder stories.

And yes… we’ve got a few things up our sleeves. 🖤

The best part?
We’re only getting started. Year two looks very good on us. ✨

📸 @sarahgracephotography
📍 @rustmanorhouse

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