Pasadena Wedding: Amy & Ryan

After meeting them, I could only think two things… 1) I wonder what Ryan looks like with hair. (He had lost a bet the week before and was thereby forced to shave his head.) And, 2) I just have to work with this couple.. Amy and Ryan had been together for five years and engaged for two before their wedding just 12 days ago. I LOVE being a part of stories like theirs because the wedding day is such a huge culmination of years and years and years spent knowing and loving each other. And to be able to capture what is really only the beginning of their story is the icing on the cake. A&R – I’m SO very excited for all that’s to come for you guys. THANK YOU for your love and trust!! And enjoy this sneak peek at your images! XOXO!!

Loved the pure elegance of Amy in this grecian-inspired dress and strand of pearls!Gorgeous floral by NASA Flowers. Big thanks!!The first moment I laid eyes on Amy’s hair and makeup, I died. It was that perfect. Props to T’nT Hair and Spa!!
Rewinding just a bit, to a few of my favorite bridal portraits of Amy.Just. Happy. :)Enter, the groom! Mr. Ryan Chandler. AKA, one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.LOVE when my couples pass on the more traditional groomsmen attire, and choose suits with fun ties!It was then time for the first look. Can’t you see how they much adore each other? Just melt me already!
Ceremony time! Five years in the making.It’s always so fun for me to capture reactions from the parents on the day of a wedding. I particularly enjoyed grabbing this shot of Amy’s parents. Some of the sweetest people in this world. And might I add.. BEAUTIFUL.Married!Amy and Ryan’s cake/punch reception had the most beautiful linens I’d ever seen. These table cloths were bought at High Fashion Fabrics! Also – this centerpiece blows my mind.
Super fun cupcakes and cake balls by Norma’s Cakes and Cookies.A&R, if I learned anything from being at your wedding reception it’s that you are well-loved. And rightly so!A faux-exit! After which they turned the car around so we could take some portraits. :)Like these. NOTE: Ryan’s TOMS. Love them!!Models, I tell you. SO much fun to shoot!!And Amy? You’re beautiful. Plain and simple.

Happy Thursday!!