As we kick off June it's hard to believe its been a year since I got married! But in honor of my one year anniversary I want to share with you a few of my favorite pictures from our wedding. We got married at Franciscan Gardens in romantic San Juan Capistrano, Ca. Not only was our venue gorgeous but the atmosphere and scenery surrounding it made for amazing pictures.Photos by Paul Von Rieter
The best way to make your wedding shine it to include things that both you and your fiance love into your decorations. The centerpieces I have featured today were something I did for a graduation party but if you love to read and/or love Pepsi then these could be right up your alley for Wedding decor. The lemon in the bottom of the vases is my new obsession, but if yellow isn't your thing, these can easily be substituted for limes, oranges even grapefruit. Also vintage bottles can make the great accent vases, if you are looking at add a few flowers to a cake table, or even add volume to your centerpieces they are the perfect addition.
I had the privilege of having the amazing Paul Von Rieter shoot our engagement pictures. He took us to one of the most beautiful secluded places ever! Black star canyon is filled with a wide variety of backdrops from shaded creeks to fields of wild flowers. Each setting was gorgeous and unique in its own way. I'm not going to lie Paul definitely challenges his clients, from standing in cold water to climbing terrain in high heels, you are in for an adventure. But there is no doubt that his creativity and final product makes it worth every second. It really was such a pleasure having him shoot both our engagement and wedding, I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!
This is by far one of the most unique and well-designed weddings I have come across! From the couple to the venue everything about this day sparkles. The wedding was held at 7 degrees in Laguna Beach and it looks like something straight out of a fairytale. I especially love the low light setting; it made for the perfect intimate atmosphere and not to mention amazing pictures. As if weddings aren't stressful enough, Brittany not only pull off this amazing DIY wedding but also baked her own wedding cake. Her talent was evident in the beautiful three-tier cake and silver Manzanita tree centerpieces. This bride truly out shinned it all in her amazing Mon Amie wedding dress.Each bridesmaid looked stunning in the navy dress of their choice from Nordstroms. The groomsmen are dressed in stylish grey and aqua, while Billy and one of his best men stood out in complementary black suits.The ceremony was lined in lanterns, candles and white roses, making the aisle glow as they said their vows. But one of their most memorable parts of the whole day was the prayer the Billy led for them during their first communion as husband and wife. Their love for God and love for each other made this moment so special and touching. From there, they danced the night away at the ceremony with live music played by their friends from church. Such a beautiful wedding was only fitting for such a beautiful couple and their love is truly what made this night so magical. Photos by JNP Studios.
So this is by far one of my favorite ideas, this couple took their engagement pictures at their wedding venue. With such a vast location, there are tons of spots to take amazing pictures and give your guests a little sneak peak at the beauty your wedding will encompass. From their classic neutral outfits to the cowboy inspired western look, the couple has a wide variety of amazing shots. Rancho Capistrano is a gold mine for perfect pictures, making each picture amazing and unique. Separately both Kerry and Bud are such amazing people, but together their love makes them one of the most beautiful couples I have ever seen. Photos by Jeff Wallace Photography
So in love with these engagement pictures from Holly Recreation State Park! This is the pier that the couple got engaged on, and they returned to take these amazing photos. I absolutely love the vibrant colors that Rebecca chose to wear, they not only look beautiful on her, but they go perfectly against the beautiful lake back ground. Andrew's black shirt is classic and fashionable giving the couple the perfect look. I'm obsessed with the swing pictures, their playful energy really shows just how in love they are. This intimate secluded setting was not only perfect for the actually proposal but it gave way to some of the most beautiful photos. Their love shines through in every photo making them one of my favorite couples! Photos byLovely Bee Photography
