Over Thanksgiving weekend, I got the wonderful opportunity to be a guest at the wedding of my good friend and former second shooter, Nikki & her now husband, Adam. :) When she gave me the option of being the photographer or a guest, I was all over the idea of being a guest – how often do I get to?! Plus, it gave me the opportunity to just enjoy the wedding, rather than worry about shooting it. Although, of course, I had to bring my camera with me :)

They had a BEAUTIFUL, fun and relaxed wedding, and I was so glad to be a part of it in a different way. The wedding was held at the Hotel Del Coronado on the beach, and she went barefoot. :) Amy Seeley (who I met at the workshop I went to in October) was so very gracious to fly down and sing “Gravel Lines” for their first dance as well! Amy is a beautiful person, and I’m so grateful that I got to know her better through this. She has to come back to SD again! :) And you should all check out her music :)

The photo above is actually one of my faves from the whole wedding – there were birds flying all over throughout the ceremony, and I remember thinking “I hope that a bird will fly overhead during their first kiss! That would be a BEAUTIFUL shot.” And lo and behold, my wish came true. :) As well as Nikki & Adam, for having the wedding of their dreams. The Hotel Del was actually the location that Adam took Nikki to long ago, saying how one day, he hopes that maybe they could get married there. :) Some dreams do come true. :)

Enjoy the photos, as I thoroughly enjoyed being a guest for once! Stay tuned, for I also had the opportunity to do a Post Wedding shoot with them, and I can’t wait to post some teasers! :)

The view from their hotel room!

Her sister may kill me for posting this ?

Flowers from her to-be-husband

After Nikki showed her grandmother her something “old” which was a photo of her grandfather

And the guys passed the time playing poker… :)

Their rings on the super-8 camera they were using for the wedding. I can’t wait to see the video!

There were SO many people watching on the sides! It was quite amusing. ?

Me & the beautiful bride!

Grand entrance ?

First dance, sung & performed by Amy

Father Daughter dance

Amy

Amy & Nikki

And we danced the night away…

Plus took many photos in the photobooth ?

And here’s a video of their first dance, which Amy performed live at :)