temecula, california.
ponte winery. 

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winery + love + sparklers + magic = <3

san diego, california
temple beth israel & the new children’s museum

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This beautiful, fun-filled wedding was held at San Diego’s oldest synagogue, and the second oldest in the American West with the reception at the amazingly awesome New Children’s museum! This was a beautiful wedding, and I am honored to have been a part of it. Plus, who wouldn’t want to photograph inside a rainbow bounce tube?! ;)

wedding coordination . melissa barrad . i do weddings
ceremony location . temple beth israel
reception . the new children’s museum

Temecula & Rancho Bernardo, CA

Pala Mesa Resort & Pearl Cuisine Chinese Restaurant

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This was a wedding filled with fun, games, corgi’s as ring bearers, tree planting, & love. I was kind of obsessed with the ivy, if you couldn’t already tell. So lovely. Plus, this wedding also produced one of my most favorite polaroids to date. <3 What more could you ask for? Best wishes to you both, Tiffany & Michael! xo

san diego, ca

boats + tears + love = <3

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Many many congrats to the two of you! <3

venue . the catamaran resort
wedding coordination . angie metts . absolutely events. 

pom poms + love + amazing people = <3

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This is quite possibly the most image heavy post I have ever done. I apologize for slowing down your internets, but Emily & Aaron’s wedding is well worth it! Some of you may recognize Emily – she is one of my regular second shooters, one of my dear friends and one of the most stylish and creative people I know. So when she asked me to photograph her wedding this year, I was more than thrilled, as I knew it would be a major creative lovefest! Throughout the year, I saw Emily crafting and crafting and to see it all come together in this one beautiful event was amazing. The day was certainly a celebration of love, community, and the joy of being a kid again. :) I am soooo happy for these two, I am so thrilled to finally be able to share with you all these gorgeous images!

If you want to see more images of these gorgeous people, check out their engagement session.

venue . skyline ranch weddings, jamul.
hair & makeup styling . amanda of thorne artistry.
vintage furtiture rentals .  pow wow vintage rentals.
cakes . emily’s sister!

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Awesome party, awesome couple. And check out that guest’s chops! It’s like the best facial hair ever.

Congrats to Laura & Spencer – many many blessings to you both (& Keira!) :)