I knew this was going to happen… start a wedding blog post for a fabulous wedding and get completely carried away! There are far too many photos in this post but oh well… they’re all gorgeous so I guess they’ll have to stay

Sarah and Eli are such a fabulous couple! They are so full of life and love and did I mention they’re super cute too? They got married at Levyland in Carlsbad, a fantastic location right on the beach that I just loved! Not only is the ocean breeze and view spectacular, so is the inside of the house. As a former architect I thought it was a pretty cool spot to shoot getting ready pictures. Lots of big windows, beautiful natural light, and oh yeah… a super cute bride and bridal party Onto the pictures!

Sarah is teeny tiny right down to her feet. These have got to be the smallest bridal shoes I’ve ever seen… size 4 1/2 I think. So cute!

How gorgeous is this bride?! Seriously fabulous!

With her mom and sister… awwwww

I love the moment right before the wedding with the bride and her father, it’s one of my favorite parts of the wedding day!

What a gorgeous location for a wedding right?!

Call me crazy but I think Sarah was excited to be getting married… her face right after being announced as husband and wife

After the ceremony we headed to the beach for some portraits. I love the blue dresses with the sand… such a classy look!

The guys

One of my favorites!

The reception started right around the “magic hour” with amazing sun kissed light… it was like a mythical land with all of the hanging flowers and lanterns… seriously gorgeous! I couldn’t get enough of it!

I told you these two were cute… even eating cake they’re cute

First dance. Another favorite!

Sarah and Eli your wedding was amazing! I wish you all the best in the future… congratulations!!

I have known Erin for years and years since she is the sister of one of my good friends, and I was SO excited when I found out she was getting married! I was even more excited when I found out that I was going to be able to shoot her wedding for her in April because I know it’s going to be absolutely fabulous! Erin works in the wedding “biz” and has fantastic taste so I know it’s going to be a gorgeous event! Erin and Darrin wanted to take their engagement photos early, before I get super hugely pregnant so we met up in downtown Carlsbad (that’s just north of San Diego for you non-local folks) for their session last weekend. We had a great time and they were total naturals in front of the camera! They wanted a couple of photos down by the beach as well so we finished up the afternoon on the sand. These two are so darn cute together that it was hard to pick favorites, but here are a few of the standouts from our time together… enjoy!

See… I told you these two were cute and total naturals in front of the camera Such great smiles on both of them!

This next one is one of my favorites! Love it!

The beach was a bit overcast which can lead to less than spectacular sunsets, but we made do with a bit of added lighting. I actually really like how these turned out!

Another favorite! What a good lookin’ couple

Erin and Darrin I had such a great time with you two and I absolutely cannot wait for your wedding. I know it’s going to be spectactular! Good luck with all the planning and see you in April