Welcome to my new blog! Although my old blog served me well for quite some time, I am so excited to be in this new space! A special thank you to the Furious Photographers for offering this amazing blog template that I could customize away to my heart’s desire. And thank you to everyone who’s been following my blog so far – your input and encouragement is what makes blogging so much fun!
I leave you with a sneak peak of the bridal session that’s up next on the blogging list…
Images from a recent wedding and an awesome bridal session are in the works but until then, a few announcements…
– In addition to my new website, I started a facebook group! Join if you’d like and feel free to add me as a friend too!!
– I haven’t mentioned it on here yet, but Scott has been working hard on his own business! Visit Miyako Designs to check it out! He started his business to fuse his two loves, music and craftsmanship (I KNOW he tried to incorporate me in there as I’m obviously the most important love, but I can see how it just didn’t jive). He specializes in beautiful wooden amps, although he makes the more commonly seen covered ones as well. If you know of anyone who is looking for a killer custom guitar amp/cabinet just let me know!
– The Furious Photographers have launched a new project entitled Tofurious as a resource for other photographers. Their first project is an awesome awesome blog template… for free! Definitely something I’m going to be looking into (oops, did I just say too much?) I believe this week they’ve launched some album template designs as well!
Okay enough with the exclamation marks (!!) and back to our regularly scheduled blogging.
The guests, grouped at candlelit tables on a warm Californian fall night, grew quiet as the best man began his speech. The way he described their relationship summed it up perfectly: “when I asked Larry about Mary, he simply replied ‘I love her man, I just love her.‘ Now, we all say we love our wives, but no one says it like THAT!” The reception came to life with laughter, but you could see it in everyone’s eyes that they knew what he meant. The way Larry beamed with joy as Mary walked down the aisle, the way he made her laugh. I could tell from our very first meeting, digging into pastas and BBQ chicken pizzas at CPK, that they were absolutely perfect for each other.
The wedding was held in the backyard of their stunning Walnut home. I was so impressed with all of the details (organized by the fabulous Ada of Fresh Events Company!) that transformed their home into the most beautiful and intimate of venues. I loved that Mary and her bridesmaids were able to get ready upstairs and then waltz downstairs for the ceremony – none of the stress of running between different sites! At night their backyard was transformed into a beautiful reception site, with a cozy bar and floating candles across the pool. Mary’s vision for her wedding perfectly matched her own admirable qualities – elegant, friendly, and warm.
Mary & Larry – thank you so much for choosing me to document your special day! Scott and I had such a great time at your wedding and wish you all the best in the years to come!! :)
Starting off with some details…
Something about lace dresses gets me everytime – love it!
Mary was absolutely radiant!
The ceremony begins… Larry’s smile just kept getting bigger and bigger as Mary walked down the aisle!
Catching the last of the light with a few portraits:
Love the rays Scott grabbed in this one!
And then it was time to morph the place into reception-mode!
Could this BE any cuter?? (*insert Chandler voice here*)
Mary and Larry rocked the rhumba for their first dance:
Their cake was from Ms. Ruby’s Bakery, renowned for their scrumptious red velvet. When we first met up to discuss their wedding plans, they so kindly gave me a piece, and it was honestly to DIE for!
