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Katie + Jacob: Wedding, Loew’s Hotel Coronado, Coronado, CA

June 29, 2015

Katie & Jacob has the most AMAZING California dream wedding at the Loew’s Hotel Coronado a few weeks ago. These two are simply magical. I first met them via Skype since they live in Arizona. We photographed their engagement session a few weeks after that around the San Diego bay and I immediately fell in love with their kind personalities. Their love is so real; which explains why their wedding day unfolded beautifully and flawlessly. I couldn’t be happy to share these images with the two of them. Their magical day started with a first looking overlooking downtown San Diego. They had arranged a gondola ride after that; which was a perfect quiet moment for both of them. The ceremony took place on the Loew’s Hotel Terrace - I must say TessFresh did an amazing job with the florals.

We flowed right into cocktail hour, reception, first dances and a few toasts (a perfect timeline thanks to At Your Side Planning). The evening wrapped up with friends and family filling the dance floor and stunning views of down town.

Katie & Jacob - wishing you two the very best! I would be more than happy to visit Arizona to photograph your next adventures in the years ahead. (or in San Diego if you two ever decide to relocate) :) Cheers!

Creative team included:

Event Planning/Coordinator: At Your Side Planning
Venue and Catering: Loew’s Hotel Coronado
Boat rental: The Gondala Company
Officiant: David Cutler
Flowers: TessFresh
Cake: Babycakes
Dress: Kitty Chen Couture
Jewerly: Givenchy
Shoes: Nina

The rooms at the Loew’s Hotel Coronado feel like the perfect place to get ready prior to your wedding. I'm not sure if it's just the calming blue tones everywhere or the fact that you can hear the San Diego bay from almost every room.

Hello beautiful bouquet from TessFresh!

After this experience, I'm convinced everyone should go for a gondola ride on their wedding day. They used this as a little quiet time before the ceremony. Thanks to The Gondala Company for making this happen.

At Your Side Planning created perfection with every detail to the ceremony and reception.

Nothing but the best for these two! Babycakes - Yum!

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Doris + Felix: Wedding, Cuvier Club, La Jolla, CA

June 25, 2015

Doris and Felix tied the knot in early June at the Cuvier Club in La Jolla. It was definitely one for the books. Both of their career paths have them in the heart of corporate and wedding events in San Diego, so they pulled out all the bells and whistles for their big day. We’re talking about photo booth, marquee lights, handmade place cards to black and white photo runners for each table that aligned with images of the bride and groom to where each guest sat. It was blue skies and sunshine in the garden area of the Cuvier Club during the ceremony. Their large bridal party was a showstopper - who couldn’t take their eyes off all the bridesmaids in their various metallic dresses? Tears flowed from the vows to speeches and the end of the night topped off with lots of dance moves.

I truly couldn’t be happier for these two and was beyond honored that they invited me into their special day as their photographer. Cheers to many more years ahead Doris & Felix.

See their slideshow here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9SUIvb-buE

Special Thanks to the Creative Team!

Event Planning: San Diego Events Company
Venue: Cuvier Club and Empress Hotel La Jolla
Catering: The Abbey Catering
Lighting: Cuvier Club and San Diego Events Company custom lights.
Marquee lights: My Marquee San Diego
Linens and Rentals: Raphaels
Photo Booth: Cuvier Club
Cake: just taste it
Officiant: Steve Stoloff (Vavi Sport and Social)
Flowers: San Diego Events Company
Dress: Justin Alexander from 2000 dreams bridal
Beauty: Monica Garcia
DJ: DJ Jason Clark
MC: Trevor Penick
Photography: Amy Millard
Invitation Design: Amy Millard: Design + Photography

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Yvonne + Ray: Wedding, The Westgate Hotel, San Diego, CA

June 11, 2015

"Love knows no reason, no boundaries, no distance. It has a sole intention of bringing people together to a time called forever." ~ Unknown I'm head over heels with this sweet little wedding! Yvonne and Ray decided to exchange vows in a very private and intimate space on a Sunday afternoon at the Westgate hotel in downtown San Diego. They invited roughly 20 of their closest family and friends; which kept the presidental suite nice and cozy.

After a short ceremony, the champagne starting flowing, but luckily I was able to pull the bride and groom away for a bit to capture some timeless images on the grand staircase. Words can't describe how wonderful it is to see them star-gazing at one another for hours on end. Yvonne and Ray are a prime example of love has no boundaries, love has no age. Wishing them lots of love for the future!

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Summer + James: Wedding, San Diego Courthouse, San Diego, CA

May 23, 2015

Summer and James were the most fun and free-spirited couple I’ve photographed in a while. They had HUGE smiles, ear to ear, all afternoon as their small wedding took place at the San Diego Courthouse earlier this week. Summer and her family came all the way from Chicago, while James had his best man all the way from Oregon by his side. James is currently stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and has been serving our country for two and a half years.

These two are living proof that a small intimate wedding can be packed full of love (and lots of kisses). Wishing the two of them the very best!

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Sarah + Brent: Wedding, Summers Past Farms, Flinn Springs, CA

April 8, 2015

It's all about love! These two are precious together and I'm so excited to see their love grow. I've know Sarah for over 7 years and her eyes just lit up when she first talked to me about her dates with Brent. Their wedding unfolded beautifully at the Summers Past Farms in Flinn Springs. I have to applaud Sarah for her grace in those high heels, she looked absolutely stunning from head to toe. Cheers to many years of happiness!

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Jay + Andy: Wedding, Bahi Hai, San Diego, CA

November 8, 2014

Jay and Andy's wedding was such a beautiful event to photograph. I couldn't be more happy that they allowed me to be part of their wedding day. Their non-traditional wedding kicked off on Sunday just before lunch. Jay, Andy and a beautiful Polynesian woman greeted their guests as they arrived at the Bali Hai Restaurant; women were presented with a fresh leis which I must say was a lovely touch.

Before their ceremony, they mingled amongst family and friends - hugs and storytelling flowed at a steady pace; as did the famous Mai Tai's. When it was time to walk down the aisle, it was especially sweet to see Andy's children walk them down to the alter. Did I mention how beautiful the alter was decorated? In fact, all the flowers at the venue that day were top notch. I almost forgot I wasn't in Hawaii. The ceremony was one of kind - laughs, tears and a beautiful backdrop of San Diego and sailboats.

Throughout the day, the Polynesian dancers and entertainers kept a smile on everyone's face. The most touching moment for me (besides the heartfelt speeches) was seeing Andy's daughter give him a handwritten note on a napkin. Her words were beyond touching and I feel it speaks heavily on how a same-sex marriage with children can be so beautiful.

It was truly a joyous day and I couldn't be happier for these two. I wish them many years of happiness! Aloha!

To view a

slideshow

, go to:

http://youtu.be/jymSSeTd9Rs

Making this all happen…Venue: Bahi Hai (

www.balihairestaurant.com

) Flowers: Everbloom Flower Shop (http://www.everbloomflowershop.com

) Entertainment: Hookupu-O-Hawaii (

www.hookupu.net

) Desserts: Pop Culture Desserts (

http://www.popculturedesserts.com/

) Leis: Cindy's Lei and Flower shop (

www.cindysleishoppe.com

); Aloha Island Lei (www.

alohaislandlei

.com/‎)

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Meghan + Jeff: Wedding, Mary Star of Sea, La Jolla, CA & San Diego Women's Club, San Diego, CA

October 27, 2014

Meghan and Jeff's wedding was the perfect way to kick off the month of October. First off, a salute to Meghan for her dedicated service as a Navy Sailor. Their wedding day was smooth sailing, mostly likely because the two of them were the most laid back bride and groom I have ever worked with (talk about making my job easy!). They seemed to be in the biggest bubble of love - smiling ear to ear the entire day. Meghan and Jeff - I wish you nothing but joy and happiness. I feel lucky to have documented your first day as a husband and wife. Being surrounded by your friends and family was a great reminder of how to love and cherish each moment before it's gone.

Many thanks to the amazing wedding team who made this day come to life…

Wedding Venue: Mary Star of Sea Wedding Reception: San Diego Women's Club Catering: Curiocity Catering Wedding Dress: by the Mother of the Bride! DJ: Greg Aujero Photographer: Amy Millard

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Virginia + Mark: Bay View Park, Coronado Island Wedding

May 21, 2014

I'm overjoyed to finally have this wedding up on the blog! I've known the bride, Virginia, since the first week I moved to San Diego 9 years ago - and I was thrilled when she asked me to photograph her wedding. After years of knowing Virginia I could see how head over heels she was for Mark. Their wedding day was cute and quant along the San Diego Bay at Bay View Park on Coronado Island. It included only their closest family members, a breathtaking view of the San Diego skyline, and a warm breeze. After the short ceremony, everyone enjoyed an intimate dinner at II Fornaio a few blocks away. I was an absolute pleasure to photograph this gorgeous couple and to meet their lovely family members. I wish them all the best in years to come!

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Eric + Liz: Wedding, Dana Point + Marina Village, San Diego, CA

December 10, 2013

La la Love! Anyone who knows Eric & Liz, understands they are a one of a kind couple. They are a perfect balance of crazy and caring. Any guest who attended their wedding knows it went off without a hitch.

The day started with the wedding party prepping at the Dana Hotel. During the ceremony at the Marina Village lawn, the sun shined down on the two of them during their sweet, yet quirky, vows. Friends and family had a short walk over to the gorgeous reception area at the Marina Village Sunset Room, where they were lucky to catch an awesome sunset across the harbor. The evening included great dishes, quite the mixture of dance moves on the floor and delicious cupcakes to top of the night.

I truly believe these two are a match made in heaven. They found one another at the perfect time and have so much love and support from their family and friends.

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Kev +Shannon: Wedding, Private Home, Warren, PA

September 2, 2008

I've know Kevin and Shannon since high school and I was so excited when they asked me to travel back to our hometown to photograph their wedding day. We all moved to southern California about the same time; however they're landed in the Los Angeles area while I stayed further south. The rain (and ever so unpredictable weather in that part of the country) had some people nervous but the wedding party was ready with their backup rain boots. This wedding was going to happen rain or shine. It turned out to be a gorgeous late afternoon ceremony (surrounded by tall green tress & fields filled with catails) and an evening of fun inside a large tent. Both family and friends partied like rock stars till the late hour.

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Angelica + Andrew: Catholic Wedding, Orange County, CA

June 28, 2008

[white_box centered_text="true"] My first wedding in Orange County was the best! It was lovely watching Angelica and Andrew tie the knot at their traditional catholic service. Angelica looked like an absolute angel on her wedding day. See the highlights below.

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Angela + Matt: Wedding, Private Home, Laguna Beach, CA

March 23, 2005

My first wedding to photograph in California! And it was BEAUTIFUL. The morning started off a little raining, but the sun came through and shined down on this lovely couple as they exchanged vows in front of their close friends and family. These two really are the sweetest couple ever. Wonderful way to kick off my new venture in wedding photography.

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