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If I had to describe Art + Ivy’s wedding in one word: Fun. These two (along with their awesome family and friends) know how to have a good time. I met A+I at a Maui wedding where Art was a groomsmen. I was stoked when they asked me to be their photographer and then I found out they hired some amazing vendors as well! No details were skipped at this wedding thanks to Courtney with After the Engagement! From the brass knuckles, to the bedazzled fanny pack, to the insane grand entrance…this wedding was a non-stop blast!

Location: Pala Mesa Resort
Wedding Planner- Courtney with After the Engagement
Photographer- Melissa & Mandi
Videographer- Jerry with Cloudbreak Films
DJ- Allan Reyes
Hair- Savannah
Makeup- Pam Sirivong
Officiant- Robert Naranjo
Bakery- Cute Cakes
Florist- Exquisite Blooms
Musicians- Sensational String Sisters
Emcee – Arlo Magpantay
Candy Buffet – San Diego Candy Buffet
Photobooth – The Foto Box
Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka

Suzanne and Jeremy picked an amazing weekend to get married – my anniversary weekend!  They tied the knot at one of my favorite places to shoot in San Diego – Pala Mesa Resort and Golf Course!

Suzanne’s sister, Claudia, is a professional makeup artist and I loved how her eyes matched her bouquet!  Claudia was also the makeup artist for my wedding and I have known her since first grade!

One of my favorite images of the day <3

Mandi and Allison were over with the guys while they got ready

The handsome Jeremy

Suzanne and Jeremy opted for a “first look” since the Winter sun sets so early!

Jeremy couldn’t keep his lips off of her!

Stunning Suzanne!

Love this image Mandi captured!

I loved that they all had pockets – even Suzanne’s dress!

How adorable are they?  You may recognize Mia from a past blog!

A family friend made their cake – it was delish!

Allison snagged this shot at the reception:

I can’t even begin to describe how awesome the dancing was at this wedding!  Check out the slideshow below for more dancing photos!  It was almost all Arabic music and dancing and I loved every minute of it!  It made me want to get out and dance too!

S&J – I had such a great day with you two!  You are so obviously in love, everyone around you can feel it!  Best wishes while living in Hawaii (jelaous!)

xoxo, M

Enjoy your slideshow!

Okay, I am totally drowning in work and have been so busy lately!  But no complaints from me, I feel so blessed!  Because of the quietness on my blog lately, I am going to spoil you with a huge blog post with a TON of portraits!  Exciting, eh?

Sommer is a very good friend of mine from high school.  She was the Yearbook Editor, while I was the Photo Editor! She was always so fun and full of energy, it didn’t shock me at all that the man she ended up with is the same exact way!  I met Corey for the first time on their wedding day, and he answers the door looking like this! Fun right?

Meanwhile, Tasha Dubreil and Normandie Names (contact me for their info) were busy making the bride even more beautiful than she already was!

The girls rockin’ the attitude!

I absolutely adore working at Pala Mesa Resort!  Kendra is amazing!

Corey was all tears when Sommer walked down that aisle!

This was so sweet, during the opening prayer, Corey kept kissing her hand.  He could not take his eyes off his bride!

Remember i mentioned a lot of energy?  These two RAN back down the aisle – a first for me!

Fav <3

This cracks me up every time I look at it!

I am so jealous you two are spending 2 weeks in Maui!  Hope it is amazing!  Thank you for treating me like a guest instead of a vendor, you two rock!

Big thanks to my rad second shooter, Jamie!

xoxo, M