Kelly + Cass | Leo Carrillo Ranch Wedding

What can I say about Kelly & Cass's wedding? It's absolutely in my top 3 favorite weddings.  There's a trend right now to use very neutral flower colors -- pale pinks, creams etc. And while I absolutely LOVE that, it was so refreshing to see the colorful, vibrant flower choices that Kelly made. Her florist did such an incredible job of making her vision come to life. I had such a hard time only choosing a few to share. Oh, and did I mention that her brother was part of the design team at Caroline Herrera and helped design her wedding gown?? Swoon! 
It was also so nice as the photographer because Kelly & Cass chose to do a "First Look" which meant that we got to take family photos before the ceremony. This left the entire cocktail hour for me to focus on just photos of the couple (my favorite part!) I always recommend doing a "First Look" when my couples ask for my input.

Venue: Leo Carrillo Ranch
Flowers: Flower By Erin
Donut Bar: VG's Donuts
Dress: Caroline Herrera
Hair & Makeup: SoCal Hair & Makeup

Ericca + Brandon Olivenhain Meeting Hall Wedding

I think I squealed when Ericca and Brandon told me that their venue was Olivenhain Meeting Hall. It made my rustic-loving soul so happy. It was actually built in the 1800s and is nestled beneath the trees. As their wedding day approached, it became pretty clear that it was going to rain all day Saturday. The site was a little flooded the day before, but with a lot of work on their part and some last minute white tents, we were hopeful it would be manageable. Luckily, I don't think we saw more than a drop or two of rain the entire day! Every single detail of this wedding was absolutely beautiful. From the beautiful fern backdrop at the ceremony to the long barn-wood tables with olive branch garland and gorgeous gold candle holders. Their ceremony was quick, and the meeting hall was packed with their friends and family. Their reception felt like a backyard dinner party, lit with candles and great music. Here is a tiny glimpse, into their special day. Congrats again Mr. & Mrs. Hines!

 Florist/Planner: Bella Florina Event & Design

Yana Zharintsova's Wedding Workshop

I had the opportunity to attend Yana Zharintsova's Styled Wedding Workshop last year and it was so much fun to watch her work! Here are a couple of my photos and my take from the two-day workshop. 

Venue: Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club
Event Coordinator: Type A Soiree
Florals: Tre Fiori Floral Studio
Models: Nathalie Zender & Brandon Wiehe
Bridal Gown: Sparrow Bridal
Tux: Friar Tux
Stationery: Soirees and Showers
Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co

Jonas Newborn Lifestyle Session

Jonas is the newest member of his tribe! He has THREE older brothers and this tiny fox makes FOUR boys for mom and dad. As their last baby, his mama Meredith wanted to create the perfect nursery and I have never seen a cuter boys room! I could have stayed there all day taking pictures and capturing how calm Meredith is amidst the chaos of wrestling boys.