Denise and Shaun | Wayfarers Chapel Wedding | Backyard Reception

Denise and I met when we were in 7th grade. We were kind of awkward  and rocked bangs, so of course we were friends. 

Throughout high school we passed notebooks back and forth with VeggieTales songs and other notes inside and were just generally silly.

We kept in touch via Facebook and I was so happy and just honored when she asked us to capture her wedding day. Then she described her vision of her nuptials, I was that much more excited!

Lovely and Romantic with the Ceremony at the Wayfarer's Chapel and a backyard reception, Denise and Shaun's wedding was one our favorite weddings this year. 

Kristi & Scott | Wedding | Oak Canyon Nature Center | Tustin Brewery

Kristi and Scott were married in one of the most beautiful locations we've had the privilege to shoot.
The Oak Canyon Nature Center.

Denise & Zach | Exit | Attendants | Romantics | Newport Beach Temple

Denise and Zach were sealed in the Newport Beach LDS Temple on a perfect day. 

They had friends and family all around them (very sharply dressed, I might add). The love and joy was all around that day.

On a personal note, as if we didn't feel old enough, Blake actually used to teach Denise Sunday school when she was youth at church. 

It really was a special day all around. 

Sara and Victor | Reception | Brea Community Center | Brea, CA

Receptions are generally a just awesome parties.

Toasts and traditions are just buffers in between the party time.

Not so with Sarah and Victor.

Every toast, every dance, every moment was full of emotion and importance. 

Loved loved loved this.

Baby kiss #1

Mr & Mrs at the head table, enjoying their BM and MH speeches

Victor said beautiful words to his new bride

Baby kiss #2

First dance.

Tears and laughter. As it should be.

Father Daughter.
LOVE

Sarah chose to have a dance between her mother and herself.
It was beautiful and amazing.

Victor and his mommy
(this makes me want to grab Kaleb and squeeze him!)

Heart baseball cake, created by the mother of the bride.

Angels Gnome, ftw

How are these little brownie bites, so crunchy on the outside, and so moist on the inside, better than anything I could ever cook up in my kitchen?

Hes going in!

love

They absolutely did have party time.
and it got a little fa-reaky.

time to say goodbye.

May the force be in your marriage.

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Sara and Victor | Romantics | Bridesmaids | Groomsmen | Craig Park

Romantics and Attendants; normally this part is great.

With Sarah, Victor and their friends... it was awesome. 

Groomsmen wore ties
(bridesdudes wore bowties)

Instead of bouquets, the bridesmaids sported these knotty clutches

and yes, thats chucks for all.

Bows for the ladies

They rock. You wish were me.

Lovely lovely love.

Blake's shot

my shot

Sarah...

You are ridiculously gorgeous. 

Victor...

Sarah is ridiculously gorgeous. 

... you're quite handsome too. 

LOVE

UP NEXT : Sarah and Victor's Reception!

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