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2009 was an amazing year!! Like everyone’s year (and life in general), I had my ups & downs, but the constant bright spot was all of the TRULY incredible people, from all over the world, I had the privilege to meet & work with. While there are literally hundreds of images I wish I could post, I just finally finished my most difficult task so far this year- narrowing down my list of favorite wedding images from 2009. I can’t begin to tell you how hard it was to choose! I am just so grateful for all of my amazing clients! Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of telling your beautiful stories.  Here’s a sneak peek (in no particular order) of some of my 2009 faves! May your 2010 be filled with life, love & lots of laughter!!

Julie & Aaron’s Santa Monica wedding at The Victorian was sooo beautiful! It was a day full of love, laughter and incredible family & friends. These two are such sweet, caring and super intelligent people…just check out their cake, which was an abstract mathematical formula design!  Every last detail was such a beautiful reflection who they are; from the recycled yarmulkes to Julie’s vintage dress to her grandmother’s GORGEOUS jewelry. Thanks, Julie & Aaron, for allowing me to be  part of such a special day! I hope you have an amazing time on your honeymoon!

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Mitzi & Darwin are SO ADORABLE; just really kind people! It was really nice to spend a little time with these two and get to know them a little better. Not having done this before, Mitzi & Darwin, like most of my clients, were a little nervous at first, but by the end of the day, they were pros! Here’s a little sneak peek from their recent Los Angeles engagement shoot. I’m so excited for their LA wedding next year at St. Charles of Borromeo!

I had so much fun getting to know Ambra & Aaron during their engagement shoot. These two are sooo sweet, classy and just incredibly beautiful people! Although Ambra & Aaron are having a Nashville wedding next summer, we actually met up in Los Angeles for their engagement session. We kicked things off at the elegant Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, and then hit some of my favorite spots in Venice. Super excited for their Scarritt-Bennett Wedding next year!!

 

 

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Jennie & Brad for their Los Angeles engagement shoot. It’s difficult to put into words how sweet & gracious these two are; just full of life, and really fun to be around. Although we did their engagement session in LA, Jennie & Brad are actually having a Nashville wedding (Jennie’s hometown) at The Temple. I met these two through Jennie’s mom, Goldie, a great lady & wonderful Nashville caterer. I think kindness just runs in the family! Jennie & Brad, it was great to spend the day together in LA. I’m so excited about your summer wedding. See you soon back in the ‘ville!