Ray + Monica [Arroyo Grande, CA]

It was the most perfectest of days at The Cypress Ridge Pavilion last weekend, and has made a lasting impression in my memory and life. 

Not only did Ray's expression when he first caught sight of Monica walking down the aisle make top 3 in my personal collection of moments... but I have a brand new tragic memory/circumstance to add to the record: On our golf cart drive down the road, Monica's dress caught in the tire.... and tore a painful foot long rip down her train. 1st - panic. 2nd - the McGyver mindset kicked in. 3rd - Emily (my assistant) takes off on a mission for safety pins. 4th - dress is as good as new... with some pretty metal accents :) In such a moment, you can only imagine the terror that was wrecking Monica's heart and mind... but she was a trooper, brushed it off, looked at Ray, and from the expressions shared between them, you wouldn't never know it had happened.

Enjoy :)

(Check out their engagement photos!)

Check out their video trailer put together by their videographer, Jack Hutchinson:

Espinoza Sneak Preview from Jack Hutchinson on Vimeo.

Bruce + Erin [Arroyo Grande, CA]

I could not be blessed with a more perfect wedding to kick off this year's wedding season. 

If you can't tell from the photos, Bruce and Erin are over the top, beside themselves, CRAZY in love with each other. I will never be able to accurately describe how adorable, beautiful, precious and PERFECT this whole day was. It was filled with laughter, ear-to-ear smiles, dancing, and lots of wine (I knew I liked them for a reason!). 

Here's to 2011!

It's going to be a good year. 

Oh, and you can see their engagement/family photos HERE.

This next photo is of Erin seeing her son, Tanner, in his tux for the first time :)

Stephen + Kelly [Arroyo Grande, CA]

1 beautiful home + 1 sparkly-eyed bride + 1 groom who couldn't take his off his bride all day + a handful of spunky and excited people = one of the best days in history (aka - the Stelly wedding).

You can see their engagement photos HERE :)