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**Fullerton Wedding Photography: Briana and Brandon are Married! Friday, September 03, 2010 | Weddings | 3 comments**

There are so many things that we could say about what we witnessed last weekend with Briana and Brandon. We saw an amazing community of people rally together to create an incredible day, we saw the culmination of what started out as a 3rd grade crush and a date at In-n-Out. But without a doubt, above all of that, we had the privilege to see two amazing people stand before one another and announce to the world what they both had already known for so long. They were each other’s everything…the half that made them whole.

Growing up at Rose Drive Church in Yorba Linda, it was the only fitting they begin a new chapter with one another in the church they called home. Brandon, with his vows coming straight from his heart, told Briana that she was all he’s ever wanted. And Briana, fighting back tears along with all her bridesmaids (you may recognize one), told Brandon he was her rock, and the most loving and tender man she can never be without.

I heard it said that marriage is a lot like color tv, once you experience it you can never imagine life in black and white.

Briana and Brandon, you both are so dear to Erin and I, may your marriage always be vibrant and filled with God’s love!

We loved so many of their images, but here are some of the moments we couldn’t wait to share with you.

P.S. If you didn’t have a chance to see their engagement photos in the fields of Newport Beach, click HERE! Also, be sure to sign their online guestbook and see the rest of their wedding photos!

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traci : ( 09.04.2010- 11:42 ) beautiful wedding photos and engagement photos of Brandon and Briana! love how you captured brandon's hands/watch and you can tell (or maybe i just knew) that he was so nervous! fantastic work!

traci : ( 09.04.2010- 11:18 ) beautiful wedding photos and engagement photos of Brandon and Briana! love how you captured brandon's hands/watch and you can tell (or maybe i just knew) that he was so nervous! fantastic work!

Theresa: ( 09.03.2010- 09:30 ) I cannot tell you how awesome these images are. Brandon and Briana are truly lucky to have found you when they did. You do wonderful work! P.S. Thanks Erin for shooting B/W for that pre-wedding shot ;o) You are sooo kind ;o) Take care. (sincerely, Theresa the hairstylist and Briana's friend)

**Beautiful Organic Wedding Florals with Rodger’s Gardens in Newport Beach Monday, August 23, 2010 | Weddings | 0 comments**

Last week Erin and I had the privilege of working with Rodger’s Gardens, one of Newport Beach’s most renown floral studios. If you’ve grown up in Southern California, you’ve undoubtedly attended one of their world famous holiday exhibits as they are known for their beautiful flowers and amazing attention to detail in all that they feature. They have been quietly operating and serving brides in Orange County for years, but are now really starting to make their mark on the wedding industry by creating beautiful arrangements and tables for a their distinguished clientele.

Rodger’s Gardens is preparing their new catalogue and we had the pleasure of working with Opal and Christopher on this latest shoot. They strived for a much more organic feel with these tables as you’ll notice with the quartz candle holders as well as the living terrarium centerpieces. We look forward to many more wonderful creations from them and watching as they take Newport Coast wedding florals to new standards!

Here are a few details from our day; happy Monday!

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**Los Coyotes Country Club Wedding Photography: Stephanie and Brian are Married! Sunday, August 15, 2010 | Weddings | 3 comments**

Wow, we have so much to blog coming up in the next few days! But, to send you into the weekend, we wanted to share with you Stephanie and Brian’s wedding!

Ever since their engagement session, we’ve been counting the days until their wedding because we knew that we’d have so much fun with these two and their families! You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day in Placentia. With the soft breeze and the gorgeous sunlight, we knew that all we had to do was put these two in the right place, and they’d take care of the rest! As you’ll see below, Stephanie and Brian decided to do a “First Look” before their ceremony (we LOVE first looks!) and it gave us so much time before the busyness of the day to go down to the Fullerton Arboretum and get some great moments with them. I don’t know what it is, but there is just such a romantic feel to them; almost serene. You just know by looking at them that these two had such peace going into their lives together.

Afterwards, we made our way back to Los Coyotes Country Club where they made everything official before their families and friends. Behind them, there awaited a beautifully adorned room filled with sunflowers and decorated by family and friends. They did an AMAZING job with all of the details! Although, midway through their reception, we took one look outside and knew we had to steal them away for 5 minutes. The sun setting behind the trees was beautiful, and Stephanie and Brian could not have been happier. A perfect way to end the perfect day.

Stephanie and Brian, you two are fantastic beyond words when you’re together. Being able to capture your wedding was truly an honor. We hope you’re soaking up enough sun for all of us in Mexico!

We hope you enjoy a few of our favorite moments from the day.