What an amazing way to wrap up 2011! Cathryn & Gael recited their vows under some Oak and Olive trees and twinkle lights at Gridley Ranch in the gorgeous hills of Ojai, California. There was really nothing traditional about this day, and that’s what I loved most. It was two beautiful, incredibly talented, artistic people coming together to celebrate with just their closest friends and family. Gael happens to be an exquisite chef, and was responsible for an amazing dinner that was served that evening. Cathryn worked with Sonia Hopkins from XOXO Bride to bring her personal touches to every inch of the decor. I’m in love with the rustic chic Ojai palette textures they chose!  Congratulations, Cathryn & Gael! May you continue to create amazingness together for a lifetime! xoxo

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I love it when a couple is just willing to go with the flow!  We thought we were going to shoot in the vineyards of Los Olivos, but here’s a little secret…the vineyards are more like rows of sticks in the winter. Thankfully, we had a gorgeous Southern California winter day, and we just rolled on down to Santa Barbara for the rest of our shoot. I adore Kara & Chris, and we had such a fun day together. I’m so excited for their Rancho Dos Pueblos Summer Wedding!

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Kelly & Lowell’s Spanish Hills Country Club Wedding was definitely one for the memory books! It was a beautiful fairy tale wedding, complete with Kelly’s grand entrance via horse & carriage, and her “Marine in Shining Armour” awaiting his GORGEOUS bride! INCREDIBLE!! I’d been eagerly looking forward to this day since I connected with Kelly & Lowell a couple of months back for their Downtown Los Angeles Engagement Session. From the first time we met, I could tell these two really had a spark for each other, as well as a spark for life; Lowell serving his country as a Marine & Officer, and Kelly doing volunteer work in third world countries. These two are just all around great people! Both come from kind & generous families, and that made the day all the more special! Congratulations, Kelly & Lowell, and thanks for having me be a part of such a wonderful occasion! I’m so excited for our “Day After Session!”

LOVE LOVE this sweet moment with Kelly and her dad. Daddy loves his baby girl!!

Kelly is one GORGEOUS bride!

What a cutey!!

When I say Kelly & Lowell can get their GROOVE ON, I'm not exaggerating! The grand entrance was INCREDIBLE!

The whole military aspect of the wedding just made it that much more AMAZING!

Another sweet moment with Kelly and her dad...

I also want to give a BIG shout out of thanks to Sonia Hopkins of XOXO Bride, who did a masterful job of planning & coordinating this amazing day! Your work is incredible.

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