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.

JR + Shelley [Arroyo Grande, CA]

The moment Shelley told me that their wedding party was going to dance to Thriller during the reception, I knew we were going to get along juuuuuust fine. There was not a single dull moment with these two. Between golf carts, taco bell sauce packets, and some radical choreography - good times were definitely to be had. And had they were.

This lovely token along with some beautiful flowers, diamond earrings, and a heartfelt note were left in the bridal room for Shelley to find just before putting her dress on. Priceless.

"you're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller toniiiiiiiiiiiiight"

and this here is their 1st dance. one of the many reasons I adore my job:

Casey + Erin [Arroyo Grande, CA]

let me just say that people always giggle at the flower girls and ringbearers because they're just so darned cute...... but i seriously thought i was going to pee my pants. the flower girls were so excited about throwing their flowers, they decided to plop right down in the aisle and pick up all the petals to do it all over again!!!!

anyways, these two were just vessels of joy waiting to explode. which either happened during the vows, or the dance party.... i'm still not sure which. :)