When my photographer friend, Carolyn Troadec (of Troadec Photography), asked if I would accompany her to San Diego to 2nd shoot with her I couldn’t have anticipated how amazing it would turn out.  No detail was missed in this beautiful beach themed San Diego wedding.  Thanks again to Carolyn for having me along!

Mindee & Sean had a typewriter guestbook!  So clever.

Sunflowers in bouquets? Amazing.  Done by Untamed Floral.

I just loved Mindee’s energy!  She was seriously having a blast!  And you can’t help but love the girls teal dresses.  Fabulous.

The boys were tons of fun too.  They were definitely good sports when I kept asking them to jump!

Even the flower girl, daughter of the bride and groom, was having a blast.

Did I mention we were able to talk our way onto a boat?  You can talk anyone into anything when you have a woman in a wedding dress.

Time to go party!  Seriously these details were KILLER.

This couple did NOT cut back in the sweets department.  Even their beach, sand dollar covered cake was framed by delicious cookies!  My kind of couple.

For their first dance, they played baseball for their guests.  Am I in heaven?

If you were a vendor in this wedding and I missed linking you, please email me and let me know!

:: Vendors ::
Venue :: Bali Hai Restaurant
Photographers :: Troadec Photography with Shannon Lee Images
Florals :: Untamed Floral Designs
Styling Coordinator :: Jennifer J Weddings & Events

Lately I’ve been a bit obsessed with the Pixar movie Up.  When Jessie & Steven’s coordinator, Katy Carrier, & I were talking up ideas for this session, we decided balloons would be a fun prop for these two.  I decided I wanted pastels like in Up.  Upon arriving at the shoot, Jessie pulls out a grape soda badge (”the Ellie badge” for those of you versed in Up lingo) from the flick for her beau.  I about died I was so excited!

Katy also brought us these delicious cupcakes to play with.  Jessie and Steven were too cute with them!

Then it was time for a quick change and some more fun!  Steven was named for thee Steve McQueen.  She says this is her favorite shirt of his.

We also found some AMAZING light.  LACMA rocks.

We ended our session with a request from Jessie.  A series of their “secret handshake”.  I guess it’s not so secret anymore.  Can’t wait for their wedding this fall!  Thanks to Katy Carrier of Katy Carrier Events for all her help with this session.

Welcome to Travel Town!

You may remember this family from this session back in April.   It still amazes me how quickly kids grow and change.  Patrick just turned 3 and Nicholas is already 4 months old.  Really, where did the time go?

Here’s my littlest buddy!

And Nicholas, all ready for the Angels game! (of course I’d prefer Cardinals gear ; ))

Gia and Derek were married at the Sherwood Oaks Country Club.  A light breeze was blowing on this lovely Sunday afternoon, seriously we couldn’t have ordered a more beautiful day.

I just loved Gia’s asymmetrical dress.

And her adorable accents on her flowers, photos of both moms!

The boys got ready in the board room.  We couldn’t resist a “trump” shot.

Gia wrote Derek a beautiful letter that he allowed his brother to read at the reception.  This is love.

Time to get married!

Gia, Derek & I ran around the grounds taking a few photos of the two of them.

Off to the party.  Gia chose such lovely purple accents for her wedding and cute details.

Congratulations to the lovely couple!  I couldn’t be happier for you both!

:: Gia & Derek’s Vendors ::
Venue: Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA
Coordinator: Tealight Weddings and Events
Hair: Sharone Patterson
Officiant: David McNeil
DJ: DeVoux Grant

Maureen & Hayden married in Rancho Palos Verdes at the Point Vicente lighthouse.  Civilians aren’t usually allowed access to the grounds for a wedding but that was no problem for Maureen, the daughter of a Coast Guard Admiral!

They both got ready at the beautiful Terranea Resort.

Hayden sent Maureen a beautiful letter that made her tear up.  So sweet.

Maureen’s grandma was sure not to miss a moment.  Her camera was constantly within reach.

In attendance at Maureen and Hayden’s wedding?  Their dogs of course!  Among many other close friends and family.

The happy couple decided to do a Celtic Knot tying ceremony.  It was very beautiful and unique.

Just married

The girls.

The guys.

We snuck off for a few photos in and around the lighthouse.  I wish every couple could get married here.  Between the light, the setting, and the totally fun couple, I was in heaven.

Time to PARTY!

Unbeknown to Hayden, Maureen had been taking hula lessons and surprised him with a hula at the end of their cocktail hour.

The insanely creative details were done by Maureen and her family.  I just love a good DIY wedding.

This wine was made especially for Maureen & Hayden.  They wanted everyone to give it a try and sign the bottle as their guestbook.  See what I mean? Clever.

I’ve never seen a couple compliment each other so well with their fun, adventurous, silly spirits.  You both are amazing and may you two have the most wonderful life together!