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{ Bo + Brittney }

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:32:44 +0000

There is nothing not to like about this wedding, especially Bo and Brittney themselves. Im going to make this short and let the pictures speak for themselves and just want to give credit where it is aptly due. The girls got ready in the luxurious Austrian Suite at the Madonna Inn with Reeda from The Queensbees on makeup. Then off to Santa Margarita Ranch which was over the top decked out with burlap and flower arrangements by Katie Noonan of Wine Country Designs (she also had a wildly creative and unique bouquet for each bridesmaid!) The night ended in a killer party with Kramer DJ’s and Entertainment and a fantastic lightening storm. phew… to the pictures!!

{ John + Eileen }

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:31:07 +0000

welcome welcome

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:36:35 +0000

well a big part of me can be explained by knowing that my mom is french. lucky as I could be, I got to spend many childhood summers in france learning the language and acquiring an early palatte for pate, cheese, art, jaques brel, les petits swiss, and francophone anything. (random tip- if you ever have just one day in paris, skip the louvre and take the metro straight to the musee d’orsay on le rive gauche. Impressionist heaven.) i love to travel but am just as excited about eventually settling down and staying in the same place for a while, having a big garden and watching the seasons change a la candide.

i come from a big family. six kids. which means i have 5 full time best friends. i wouldn’t trade our times together for anything. we are a rambunctious group of surfing, singing, dancing, cooking, eating, outdoors people.

the big news is (drumroll….) i just got engaged! it turns out weddings really are a great place to meet people. my mister, bobby, was a groomsman at a wedding i was shooting. its crazy to feel so fated to someone and reflect on just how much chance was involved in meeting each other. what if i had already been booked that day!?! phew… i feel like the luckiest girl alive and am so excited for adventures to come

{ Dominic + Katie }

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:10:58 +0000

I was thrilled when I pulled up to Clos La Chance, this amazing Tuscan style winery in San Martin, CA. Dom and Katie’s wedding was beautiful and they both seemed to be having such a great time! Katie has so much style – did you see her shoes? – and was such gorgeous bride. Congrats both of you and I hope you love the images!

Special thanks to Tayler Enerle for driving up to assist me and contribute her fabulous images.

{ Nate + Leah }

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:58:30 +0000

Chemistry is a funny thing; its undefinable, but also undeniable. Some couple’s just have it. Cue Nate and Leah. I wasn’t planning on taking anymore weddings this fall, but when Leah called and started expounding on the plan for their day in her smokey, genuine voice, I knew I had to take it on. Since then it has become one of my pet projects. They planned a dust-bowl themed celebration at Santa Margarita Ranch, decked out with turn of the century details, decor, and attire. Succulent themed floral designs by Robin at Social Construct Events, and day of coordination by Taffy at All Traditions. Hair and makeup by my favorites, The Queensbees. As amazing as everything was, it was all peripheral to the couple themselves. Their relationship is the stuff of legend. They both have magnetic personalities, and are so genuine, quirky, fun,and uninhibited (you should see Leah tear up the dance floor!). All my best and hope your lives continue to be as unconventional and exciting as your wedding was :)

Also a special thanks to my assistant extraordinaire Amanda Driver for her work, some of which is featured below.

{ Steven + Courtney }

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:28:16 +0000

There are some couple’s about whom it feels outrageous to imagine a world in which they did not exist together. People who seem to fit together just right. Steven and Courtney definitely fall into that category. I absolutely loved watching them interact all day and getting to spend some behind the scenes time with them and their new little family. They had a classy celebration at Meridian Vineyards in Paso Robles. The whole day was seamlessly coordinated by Jenn and her Allure Events team who also created the luxurious floral arrangements. Hair and makeup by The Queensbees. The yummies provided by Two Cooks Catering. Reception lighting and jams pumped by Kramer DJ’s and Entertainment. Dangerously delicious cupcakes (im serious) by Double D Cupcakes. Overall, it was quite the party to celebrate quite the couple. And as usual I had a hard time narrowing down images for this post so enjoy!

{ Steven + Courtney : sneak peek }

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:51:09 +0000

{ Ben + Lindsey }

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:37:13 +0000

Earlier this day Ben officially proposed to Lindsey (my best friends little sister) here on Summerland Beach, so it was perfect that we had planned a beach shoot there that afternoon. You Pike ladies are all so fun in front of the camera :) Im so happy for you two! Congrats

{ Joe & Jen }

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:22:02 +0000

This wedding had an allstar lineup. A fantastic venue, Santa Margarita Ranch. A fabulous florist, Corinne at Panacea Event Floral Design. Amazing beats and lights provided by Kramer Entertainment. Plates full of savories from the never to be out done Trumpet Vine Catering. And the whole day smoothly choreographed by Allison O’Hagan Event Coordination & Design. Add all that to a glamourus wedding party and guest list and an really sweet couple. This was an amazing day to celebrate an amazing couple were very obviously in love and ready to have a good time :)

special thanks to my assisting team, Kyle and Meagan Wollet, couldn’t do it without you, plus it’d be way less fun :)

{ Joe + Jen : sneak peek }

admin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:59:07 +0000