Natural Love: Dan & Gemma

I started to try to wright a quote about love that would help me describe the love that was felt at Dan and Gemmas wedding but as I tried I realised that it is said so much better then I ever could in my favorite book. So here you go.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails."

This love was the love that I witnessed at Dan and Gemmas wedding a few weeks ago in Carmel. It was real, genuine, fresh, and beautiful! I so enjoyed the vibe of their day as it was so relaxed and smooth. The day was all about them, their union, and the joining of two wonderful families. The wedding ceremony took place at the stunning and traditional Old Carmel Mission and the reception was following at the Carmel Valley Art Center.

It was such a beautiful and naturally smooth flowing event coordinated by the Aileen and the lovely ladies of Prestigious Planning (see their group photo below). The bouquets we made of a classy white bundle of fresh roses and white accent flowers by Florabella Designs. The rest of the decor revolved around a fun and clever artichoke theme which was not only in the centerpieces but was continued on a handy recipe card that they gave guests to take home and then later they were even taken on the dance floor and used as dancing props! :)

What a fun time every one had as it was a destination wedding for everyone and they all seemed to be loving the natural beauty of the Carmel valley not to mention the un-believable weather for a wedding held in mid October!!! :)

Dan & Gemma,

Sophie, Phil, and I had such a wonderful time at your wedding and feel so blessed to have been a part of it! I have really enjoyed getting to know the both of you and I hope when you come to SLO to see friends or to run a race or two :) that you will stop by and see Dan and myself! I am so excited for you both in this new season of your life may it be wondrously blessed! Enjoy!

Chloe>

My dogs!

Shiloh and Kona so cute! They look like their father.
Sorry, I am a proud parent... :) These are some pics that I shot of my wonderful children that bless me so much and make my life crazy! :)
These pics are in our back yard/open space where the three of us hike every morning. We have such a fun time together and they have a blast cause they can run like crazy and not have to be on the leash!
Kona (the cute tan one), while hiking, forgets all training as he is completely dedicated to catching ground squirrels. (he has successfully killed 3 that I know of)
Shiloh (the fluffy pup) on the other hand is concerned with chasing Kona and consistently coming back to check on me and to get a treat for her good behavior! She got her recall skills thanks to her wonderful clicker training class at Gently Touch Pet Training in AG! The ladies there are so great and I just love all the useful things she has learned there! Check them out by clicking the link above. 

My dogs!

My dogs!

My dogs!

My dogs!

My dogs!

My dogs!

My dogs!

My dogs!