July 2008 Archive

Wow, I have so many things I want to say about Norvin and Dawn, but instead I will try and let the photos do most of the talking.

You may recognize these lovebirds from their engagement session a few months ago.  Since then, Norvin left to work on a huge ship (he is a Merchant Marine) and came home 10 days prior to the wedding!  Dawn is such a trooper!

The day started at the new Marriott Courtyard in the NTC Liberty Station.  As soon as I walked in, this is what I saw.

Then of course, there are the details!

Her dress was custom made!

The stunning bride:

This really shows the difference in men and women.  Here is the couple just a few minutes before the ceremony.

The ceremony at The North Chapel.

The off to the Reception spot!  I’m loving these lanterns!

And of course, the ring shots!

A quick shot during dinner!

I spotted this stairwell that leads to the top of a building. It overlooked the reception perfectly.  I think it was nice for them to take a second and look over at what they created!

The groomsmen making their speech!

First dance.

Another shot from the top of the building!  Breathtaking. 

Wedding Coordinator: Nicole DeMers of Most Organized Bride

DJ: Matt of La Jolla DJ’s

Videoographer: Lora of IVP Studios

Cake: European Cake Gallery

Dawn and Norvin,

I feel so lucky to have you two in my lives!  You are so special and your love is evident in everything you do. You will have so many years of happiness ahead of you!

xoxo, M

ps And thanks to my fabulous assistants, Melissa Koehler and Jamie Lawler!  You girls rock!

Enjoy your Slideshow!!

This was a special wedding because Naomi and Paul got married in the same location that I will be saying my vows in just over 5 months!  They were married at Ocean View Villas in Pt Loma.  Thanks to Aaron of I Heart AS photography for bringing me along to 2nd shoot and experience this place first hand!

First, the ceremony. It was a little cloudy that day, but still quite warm!

Paul kept leaning over to whisper in to Naomi’s ear!

Around the neighborhood

I loved this wall!

This toasting flutes were awesome!  They were on loan from one of Naomi’s bridesmaids!

The toasts were so sweet and heartfelt.  You could feel the love that everyone had for these two!

First dance. I love the higher angle from the balcony!

Naomi, thanks for allowing me to be a part of your wedding, for set up and for photos!  And Aaron rocks! 🙂

xoxo, M

I was looking forward to getting to know Vicky and Josh on their wedding day, since a friend had already shot their engagement photos.  The whole day was so much fun, you can tell how much their family and friends love and adore these two!

Their ceremony was held at Pt Loma Nazarene in McCullough Park.  After, we went to The San Diego Women’s Club for the reception.

Vicky had a lot of traditional aspects to this wedding.  From her vintage Alfred Angelo dress, to her garter and handkerchief that her mom had at her wedding! It was so special.

Here she is re-writing her vows in her handwriting to make it more personal.

Her cute shoes and pearls!

A little touch up time!

Her dad’s walking her down the aisle!

Several times during the vows, Josh leaned over to encourage Vicky through them!  It was very sweet!

Wow!!  Isn’t she gorgeous???  Josh couldn’t take his eyes off of her!

I thought this would be perfect to go with her vintage dress!

Reception time!

Vicky’s mom handmade those chocolate shells!  They look great!

Vicky and her little brother tearing up the dance floor!

Thanks for trusting me and Tim to capture your special day!  I hope you having fun in Punta Cana!!!

Enjoy your slideshow!

xoxo, M

Last Thursday was the first time I had ever met Melissa and RJ!  Melissa actually lives in Michigan, while RJ lives in San Diego.  Their entire 5 year relationship has been long distance! Wow, that’s dedication!  I can’t wait for their October wedding when they will finally live in the same state!

First stop, Belmont Park!  

These two were so cute together and so obviously in love!  They laughed the entire session!

A little friendly competition is always healthy!

Next it was down to La Jolla Cove!

It was great to finally meet you two, your wedding is going to be so much fun!

xoxo, M

Mary and Gideon are so sweet together and so in love!  You can see it when he affectionately teases her!  And don’t worry, because she can dish it right back to him!  We ran all over La Jolla Cove and Balboa Park last Monday with these two!

Ummm…can you say HOT?

Tim’s view:

How fun that they decided to get IN the fountain!  

Mary and Gideon will be tying the knot in the end of December…not long before another special date!  Can’t wait! (for both their wedding and mine!)
xoxo, M