I have a sister!

Last week was hands down was one of the sweetest times of my life. It was Drew + Stephanie's wedding week, and it was absolute honor and joy to play a part in the celebration.

The wedding took place at a private backyard. I tell ya, it was legitimately the most beautiful and perfect venue for their wedding. It was rustic, charming, intimate, and so welcoming. I have no idea how Stephanie planned everything while working full time- she's amazing! She literally did not forget any detail, and everything came together so flawlessly.

Our sweet Steph unfortunately wasn't feeling too great the few days leading up to the wedding, but she rallied and was so joyful. She was so excited to marry Drew, and no amount of sickness could hide that. I am so excited that she is now my sister! Been waiting too long for this :)

I just wanted to share a few images I took from this last week's festivities on my Iphone (& a few from my big camera) -- I posted a few of these photos over on my instagram

.....but I didn't want to be too overwhelming, so I thought I should do a blog post about it!

Just wanted to say a special thank you to Chadwick, the videographer; and Tracy, the photographer. They were the most incredible team, and we were all so thrilled with them! We can't wait to get images and video back -- thank you so much, you two!

Friday night we celebrated Stephanie at her bachelorette party -- dinner in Pasadena made for a sweet girl's night out. 

the day before the wedding, my parents and I headed down to the flower mart in LA to buy flowers for the rehearsal dinner. I could shop at this place each day, it is so fun!


Not to mention my parents celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary! They are such an incredible example of a thriving marriage- so thankful!

C'mon, how cute is my brother?

Stephanie, her sister Lindsay (her MOH), and I went to get our makeup done for the rehearsal. So fun to get out and relax for a bit before everything started! Plus we got Steph some treats at Whole Foods to nurse her back to health :-)

My mom seriously outdid herself with planning the rehearsal dinner!

Seriously such a joy to be a groomsman and a bridesmaid - one of the sweetest things i've done with Nick // We were honored to stand alongside Drew + Steph and support them!


A few details of the rehearsal...


You may have noticed the cups in the photo above this one. I made them last week following the creative genius-ness of Melinda Welch :: her blog has a tutorial for them here!

Plus we celebrated my dad's birthday! May is a month full of celebrations for us! :)

I've been waiting years to change Stephanie's contact info in my phone...finally was able to do so!

Her sister Molly made for the sweetest flower girl :)

Again, the creativity of Melinda blows my mind. She handcrafted each flower in Steph's bouquet with notes that Drew had written Steph! Sweet right?

Love these images, simply shot with my iphone!

I will always treasure this image. Nick on the left, Drew on the right. My two favorite boys. 

I love this shot. I noticed the groomsmen praying just moments before we all walked down the aisle. I shot it through the window of the bridal room, fighting back my tears! 

And they are off! In the middle of enjoying a ten day trip to Maui!

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs!
XO. 

Anna + Allen | I DO

If I could shoot Allen + Anna's wedding every weekend, I'd be the happiest girl. This day was truly one of the most special things i've ever had the privilege of being a part of. I really can't pinpoint exactly what it was that made me feel that way other than the genuine love the was present throughout the entire day. This wedding was such a momentous occasion, that everyone couldn't help but be filled with joy! Anna was so calm the entire day, but I could tell that she couldn't wait until the moment she was Allen's wife. These two are more than perfect together, and they've become such sweet friends to me. So thankful to have been able to document their day!

This post is a bit lengthy, so grab a cup of coffee (or iced coffee if you live in los angeles- crazy hot this week!), take a seat, and enjoy!

 I'm hoping to post a little bit about my brother & his soon-to-be bride a little later this week...they get married in just 6 days! We're all getting just a wee bit excited over here ;)

XO.

Allen & Anna met several years ago, at a restaurant. Anna, who is originally from Northern California, was living down here and going to school. She was working on a project where she had to interview different restaurants...and she just happened to pick the one where Allen worked as a host. I remember her telling me that it had been a long day and she thought she didn't look her best (as if that was possible! :), but she went in anyways. She remembers thinking he was super attractive but never thought she would ever see him again.

Flash forward a little bit, and Anna is at church one Sunday....which just happens to be the same church that Allen attended! She somehow meets his mom, who after just a few minutes tells her "You're just my son's type." Anna smiles and takes it as a compliment.

Soon thereafter she realized that this lady's son is Allen, the attractive guy that she had seen several weeks before at the restaurant! They formally meet, and you know what they say....the rest is history.

The sweetest moments happened all day at this wedding. I could hardly handle it.

Filled. with. Joy. Pretty sure she is smiling at her new husband in this image :)

This light! Swoon.

Had to steal a shot of one of my past bride + grooms...I adore Katie + Colton!

Allen's sister Victoria and brother in law Jason | who is a musician and producer | performed a song he wrote- such a sweet moment!

Have a lovely week!