SARAH.AND.JARED.::.THEIR.STORY.

they met on a plane. he talked her ear off. it worked.

although i hadn't actually met the bride and groom before this weekend, sarah & jared charmed me with their warm and appreciative hearts. i have to say, as an artist and a person, i am blessed when people see the beauty in what i create, and even more so, am honored when people value who i am. and like i said, though i had not met sarah & jared until the day prior to their nuptials, i felt that they truly cared about the part i would play in their story. so thank you, sarah & jared. and thank you cepeda & forbus families.

the day started, relaxed in a hotel room in dana point, looking out over an answer to prayer: clear skies. both families had come together, over the course of the week, from numerous states, to celebrate as these two pledged their lives. and as the hour grew near, the same serene ambiance permeated our every step... no anxious thoughts... no frantic planning... just love.

i hope you two enjoyed your stay at the st regis, and i pray you are able to find the time and resources to make that trek to africa. you have blessed my heart with your gratitude, and i hope the images i captured can repay the kindness you have spread over carlie and myself.

here are some of my favs from sarah & jared's special day...


attention to detail...
dad couldn't resist...

i always tell my clients to do what is comfortable.  sarah was a little modest, so rather than getting all up in their grill, i asked jared to sneak a kiss behind sarah's stunning bouquet.


i couldn't resist... carlie renee & me goofing off.  my new mustache.  and a little head squish.
have a safe trip back north mr. & mrs. cepeda.  i can't wait to hear the stories to come... [and make sure to check back tomorrow for some slide show action]