You are not going to believe this wedding. The details were STUNNING, and I have to say it’s probably the best backyard wedding I’ve been to. Sandy is my friend Julianne’s mother [one of my amazing friends from high school] and she finally married her sweetheart Jim after meeting him at the age of 16! Their story is so beautiful!

The wedding was held at a friend’s beautiful home in La Cresta, California. We drove through winding roads into the middle of horse dotted rolling hills. It was so stunning.

The bride’s father, an admiral, came decorated with well deserved medals and a grin from ear to ear. He was so blessed to share this day of celebration with his daughter.

Sandy was glowing in her beautiful gown. She looked so stunning.

Her best friend and Matron of Honor, Melissa Gilbert, was equally as gorgeous and spent the day making everything perfect. Melissa Gilbert is on Dancing with the Stars right now! Woohoo!! Vote for Melissa!!

This is my friend Julianne. Go read her insanely funny blog, Oh Edie Darling. I die every time I read it.

These are some of my favorite detail shots… ever. I LOVE the soft pretty light.

I love this moment here. A father and his daughter.

Yes. There were swans in the backyard. Told you it was the best backyard wedding ever.

The table setups were so gorgeous and elaborate.

The day truly was a celebration and we were so honored to be able to capture it. Jim and Sandy, we wish you the brightest future filled with all the love in the world!

Nate and Jocelyne are great friends of ours from church and we were thrilled when Nate asked us to come over for dinner and shoot some photos of the proposal after dinner. The problem was, their roommates showed up with a large group of friends right before it was meant to happen. So the plan changed and Nate proposed in a more intimate setting later that week. However, we were still so excited for their wedding! The couple is so artistic and I knew they would have a great eye for style when it came to planning their wedding. Sure enough, the ceremony and dessert reception were held in Chapman University’s Fish Interfaith Center, the most gorgeous modern chapel. I would have never known this place existed and I’m so happy I found out about it. It was so sleek and modern and it fit perfectly with their bright orange decor [Jocelyne's favorite color].

We were very impressed. They designed and made all the floral pieces themselves and I love how it all tied together.

I couldn’t believe all the gorgeous natural light that filled the chapel.

After the wedding ceremony, the guests gathered for an intimate dessert reception [50 wedding guests].

Nate restores old cars for a living and they drove off in the most beautiful classic Mercedes. Look familiar? You may remember it from The Hangover.