this was the perfect way to end our 2009 wedding season…in la jolla, california with the amazing drew and rochelle! mindy had only been to california one time before and it just happened to be to la jolla — which pretty much became one of her favorite places on earth. (i can still hear her asking …”why don’t we live here, ben?”) so when drew and rochelle called about a wedding in la jolla, let’s just say we were more than excited!!

drew was actually an old friend…I lived down the hall from him in college, and mindy got to know him through soccer connections. and then rochelle became an instant friend when we drove up to laguna to have dinner with her family our first day in california.

rochelle knew she wanted a rooftop wedding… and she found the perfect pink vintage hotel right on the water in la jolla. (heck, we could hear the sea lions barking while we were crashing in our room at night). and you should’ve seen what she did with the place!!! perfect flowers all over the place, a white tent for dancing, swank lounge chairs… you couldn’t help but feel cool just being there.

drew and rochelle….thank you, thank you, and thank you for inviting us to be a part of your day! it was so beautiful, and the two of you are SO wonderful together. can’t wait to see you again!! and now, here’s some of our faves from your perfect day….

MAD HOT!! beautiful, stylish, bold, sassy, fun, outgoing, loving…… downright FABULOUS!! how else could i ever describe my dear micki and her debonaire don?!!! we met with micki for the first time to chat about her wedding and we were ‘insta- friends’. she came with two of her bridesmaids (whom i also adore) and poor ben had to sit through the four of us chatting away….. for a LONG time!!! ever since then…… a friendship made in heaven. micki has also done my crazy hair like a rockstar, since she is the most fantastic hair designer! so to all of our brides….. if you are looking for some seriously awesome up-dos for your wedding day or just someone to do your hair in general…… check out micki at www.strandshairsalon.net. *commercial over.

don + micki had a special time when they met before the wedding (which we love!). after they spent a few minutes alone, we piled in with the wedding party and headed downtown for some photos. what a crazy crew of friends they have, which makes for some serious fun during the day! the ceremony was beautiful and the reception following was a PAAAARRRTAY!!! micki designed and made all of the details herself (with the help from family and friends) and they transformed the masonic temple on fulton into a masterpiece! one of my favorite parts of the night was when ALL of micki’s girlfriends surprised her by busting out pom-poms and singing and dancing around micki to the tune….”hey micki”….. hilarious and so much FUN!!! and the mood all day long just made me smile…. the love, friendships and excitement was undeniably contagious. we had such a blast and were SO thrilled to be part of your day. (and p.s. micki…… we need to go shopping soon!!) and now….. here is the fantastic couple and some 6.23 faves ………. ENJOY!!!

there are just so many reasons why we love lance and michelle. before we even met them, we heard about lance’s hair and we couldn’t wait to shoot it!! then, our engagement shoot was like hanging out with friends. is it possible for a couple to be any more friendly?!

then came the wedding day…and it was pouring!! seriously pouring with lightning and all. we’re not just talking cats and dogs here…but the whole farm. but lance and michelle responded with perfection and grace. this was their day and whatever happened, it was perfect in their eyes. and perfect it was

so they asked if they could go out in the rain and take some pictures!! the day took on a whole new meaning of fun. when it came time for the ceremony, to everyone’s surprise, the clouds parted and gave way to a perfect sunny day. simply amazing!!! the beautiful ceremony was followed with an outdoor reception at the park with lawn games galore! again, perfect.

we also had a first at this wedding — michelle called it “trash the bouquet.” you’ll see the pic below. that was some crazy fun

lance and michelle, we adore you, and we enjoyed spending every moment of your day with you. thank you!! and now, here’s some of our faves…