STEPHANIE.AND.MIKE.::.THE.STORY.

while carlie & i strolled down the hallway, approaching the door to the bridal suite, i wasn't surprised to hear bubbling conversation & laughter creeping thru of the cracks of the entryway. stephanie is just that... bubbly! the day had arrived, with no detail spared, no individual left un-appreciated, and no bit of excitement left at home!

i stole away briefly, to meet up with mike & his posse, who had decided to paddle out that morning in newport. i found them just as they pulled up from their morning surf session, and the atmosphere here was a bit more calm... tranquil.

all in all, that surprisingly warm november day was perfect, from mimosa's in the morning, to stephanie & mike's first look, to the last dance. stephanie, i can't tell you how stoked i have been to see your comments sprinkled throughout our blog as we have gotten to know you, since that first meeting at the gypsy den last winter. and mike, i'm sad to say it hasn't happened yet, but we really do need to paddle out some time soon.

you guys rock!!! i hope you had an amazing time in st lucia, while carlie & i both pray that the images we captured honor your story in a way that you will be able to cherish them until your gray days.

enjoy.the.story.



carlie caught this brief moment, and decided to rock out a touch of mystery...

i know you like these ones, stephanie ;)

if looks could...



your bride, eta in 5, 4, 3, 2...

1...

i've yet to talk to a couple [including carlie & i] that regretted doing a first look. stephanie & mike, not long before they walk down the aisle.

hover-flowers by flower allie.







the newlyweds!





the reception hall oozed with class, thanks to dove canyon country club and the hundreds of candles strewn about the room.



and much thanks goes out to andrea martin with something blue stylists and richard wayne with extreme dj service!