Every wedding sticks out for one reason or another. And when it came to writing this blog, I struggled. Blog writing for the weddings I photography can be difficult because there are so many things I could say. Looking back, this wedding was all about the details. The ones that made me smile and the ones that made me cry.
I’ve known Shayna’s sister, Jayme, for 7 years and at that time, Shayna was in High School. Feels like sooo long ago.
So last year when my friend informed me that her sister was engaged, I was taken aback. Wasn’t it just yesterday that she and I were planning our weddings? It’s crazy.
The details at this wedding were beautifully personal and heartfelt. For instance, Hummingbirds. Two of them. One for Casey, Shayna’s sister and one for Natalie, Nic’s sister.
Both sisters taken from Nic, Shayna and their families much too soon.
So much of this day was about Casey and Natalie. Little touches of both sisters throughout the entire wedding, which was most important to the couple.
2 beanie babies sat at the couple’s head table. These bears had belonged to Natalie and were a gift to her Brother, Nic.
And before Shayna walked down the aisle, her Mom helped her put on jewelry. A hummingbird necklace and bracelet, both in memory of Casey.
The entire day was just perfection. Beautiful cool weather in the middle of summer, heartfelt speeches and the tears of joy from friends and family.
Nic and Shayna are just the sweetest. And I personally just love when perfect couples and their beautiful families celebrate the love that just is; I really do.
Location: Eagle’s Nest, Seal Beach
Florist: Megan Seckington
Brides Makeup: Rachael Drootin with Charmed Beauty
Brides Hair: Cheryl Watson at Salon M in Huntington Beach. 714-377-1000
Photography: Yours Truly & my amazing second shooters, Sylvia Galloway and Marina Toscano Photography
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