FEATURED: Rock ‘n Roll Bride – Again!

I adore Kat and her Rock N Roll blog! Every time she posts something new, I get a giddy feeling in my tummy! Can you imagine how giddy I feel when I see MY OWN WORK on there? 🙂  Loni and Todd’s desert trash the dress (check out my post below this one!) was featured yesterday on one of my favorite blogs

Check it out here and leave a comment if you wish!

Thanks Kat!

xoxo. M

Trash the Dress – Desert Style! Part 2 of 2

Loni + Todd

I only met these two about 3 hours prior to this shoot, but I have to say they know how to Bring It!  I could have sworn Loni had a model background, but no!  She is just that photogenic!

But see for yourselves…

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And yes, she rides dirt bikes too 🙂

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My favorite <3

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Todd is a fireman so I told him to pick her up in a fireman’s carry!

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It was so great to meet you two!  You are so cute together, I love how he makes you laugh! 🙂

xoxo, M

Trash the Dress – Desert Style! Part 1 of 2

Milisa + Chad

These two are former clients of mine, they were married at Ponte Winery this past September.  Milisa had approached me last year about shooting her Trash the Dress session in Ocotillo Wells.  I am a big fan of the desert so of course I was up for it!  We had such a good time!  Their friends Loni and Todd also wanted in on the TTD action, but you will have to wait until the next blog for theirs!

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Nipple alert!!

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<3 this one!

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Thank you so much for a fun desert weekend!  Tim and I had such a blast with you two!  Buffalo wings are in our future!

xoxo, M

Jeremy and Suzanne – Pala Mesa Wedding Photographer

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!

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One of my favorite images of the day <3

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

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The handsome Jeremy

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

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Jeremy couldn’t keep his lips off of her!

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Stunning Suzanne!

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Love this image Mandi captured!

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

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

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A family friend made their cake – it was delish!

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Allison snagged this shot at the reception:

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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!

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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!

Featured: Sally and David on Wedding Nouveau

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I love what Fri Bailey called it: VietnaScottrish Charm! I am very pleased that Sally and David’s multi-cultural wedding was featured on Wedding Nouveau today! Head on over there and take a look for yourself!

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