What makes a great wedding? For us, it may be different than what most might say. But, the things that seem to be true in all weddings is this...
- Close family and friends.
- Intimate setting. Friends are laughing, having fun and goofing off.
- A gorgeous ceremony that fits the couple completely.
- Friends who want to celebrate just as much as you do.
and...a wonderful couple who loves each other.

Ashley + Jake had one of those weddings. They exchanged vows in the most intimate way. Among 20 of their closest friends and family they stood holding hands on the deck overlooking the ocean. The warm wind was blowing and the sun was pouring down in happy approval. For the rest of the evening Ashley + Jake danced in the living room, sat under the sunset talking with friends and just spending time with the people they loved most. The traditions of bouquet toss, cake cutting and first dances were made simple and allowed Ashley + Jake to be themselves. Natural, excited and just full of love.
In such a small group we stepped into their intimate day as a photographer and left feeling like family. We felt so blessed to witness such a unique and special wedding for two amazing people.
Ashley + Jake...if you are reading this...I LOVED YOUR WEDDING!!! Thank you for treating us so well!

They had their two dogs in the ceremony as ring bearers. They were so good and .... loveable!

The ceremony was so special. Ashley's mom was so excited to take her down the aisle and it showed all over her face.

We were so lucky to get some time with them on the beach. The conditions were amazing and the couple....gorgeous!

One of my favorite photos ever....thanks Eddie!

Seriously the most amazing dress for pictures. I was going crazy taking pictures as the wind played with it.

My photo, Eddie's photo

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Leah is so gorgeous! I can't tell you how blessed we are to have the opportunity to capture her...in paint. For the longest time I have wanted to do a painted trash the dress session and it finally happened. Here is a sneak peek of the big day!

I looked down at the timeline and felt like crying....in a good way. We had over 2 hours to spend with Crystal + Mike capturing whatever we wanted. Are you kidding me?! We were so excited for the day to start. We drove the winding back country roads to a very small little church that was surrounded by gorgeous fields. A small red barn dotted the horizon and the sun toasted us in the early morning cold. We pulled Crystal + Mike into the field to capture the first pictures of the day. Crystal was such an amazing bride and had no problem dancing around in the tall grass with her bare feet. Mike worried about blisters and sharp rocks and even carried her bright orange heels. It was adorable. We spent the our time together discussing their dreams for the future, how beautiful the landscape was and just how great the day was coming along. It was so relaxing and just fun!

Thank you Crystal + Mike for an incredible day. And thank two fold for allowing us so much time to capture you two just being...you two. It was great!

Love these flowers! So gorgeous.

We were taking pictures when we turned around and saw that someone had written friends on the step. It was so adorable that we had to take advantage.

Before I could even finish my sentence, "Wouldn't it be great to take pictures with that...." Mike had rushed over the cop and asked her if we could take pictures with her horse. Are you kidding me....how awesome is he!

Coordinator: Ashley Lacer, Stargazer Weddings
Reception Venue/Food: Wilfs Restaurant (Candace McDonald was amazing!!)
Flowers: Gina Pagano-Rose, Bohemian Bouquets
Cupcakes: Sweetest Thing Cupcakes
Make-up and Hair: Revolution Hair & Body Salon (Hair was done by Sophia)

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When the clock hits 2 it's time to start thinking about crawling into bed. It normally takes me about 20 minutes to finally pull the covers over my shoulders. On some nights I'll open up my lap top to start exploring all the delicious goods on Etsy. If you haven't heard of it, it's the very best place to find all things for weddings, decorating your home or just decorating yourself. It's amazing. I started to search for hairpieces. I just think they are one of the most simple things that a bride can do to make her look distinctly special on her wedding day. I love some of the creative designs that we have seen over the years. Here are a few that I found on Etsy last night. Sorry...I didn't get the exact company names of those who made them.

I welcome the beach like a long lost friend. As we get closer to leaving the coastal mountains behind us I roll down my window and soak in the chilly air. I love beach weddings!
I hadn't met Ashley + Jake prior to their wedding day. The day we were to meet with them, I had dropped a computer on my big toe and couldn't even think about walking. So I was thrilled to meet them and find out that they are some of the most lovely people walking the planet. They both welcomed us into their home as though we had been adopted and was now officially part of the wedding party. Eddie and I both left feeling as though we had experienced something so special and amazing.

Here is a simple sneak peek and there's more to come!







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Maybe it goes back to the whole man in a uniform thing. I've always thought it was so interesting to hear a man talk about his passion for his work. Whether it is something completely blue collar or it's a desk job...their is just something sexy about a man in their work attire. I always thought I would want a man who comes home in a button up shirt. Nice slacks and a brief case. For some reason that was always it for me. Then I met Eddie. He worked for FedEx and wore those adorable navy blue short, the pretty purple shirt and carried that little signature computer thing. It wasn't what I had been dreaming of, but it was SOOO sexy. Then we finally had the chance to go after our dreams of being photographers. Now I see him in all kinds of attire. Our PJs, nice dress slacks and a button up, or shorts and t-shirt. But, Eddie rocks my world in whatever it is.
Occasionally when we shoot together we find that a specific moment only calls for one photographer. So I step back and let Eddie work. It gives me the opportunity to step back and see him in the environment. To see him active in something he is so passionate about is amazing to me. I feel so blessed to have a man this wonderful in my life. And then to think that I get to work with him and see him just unleash his creativity is so amazing.

Eddie at work!

Okay, okay, we have been away from our blogs for a really long time and we're sorry!

Here are a few sneak peek pictures from Ashley + Jake's wedding in Seal Rock. I LOVE beach weddings! The fresh air, sand between the toes and incredible landscapes are just to die for. Thank you guys!!!







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