Words can’t describe how amazing Allison and Josh‘s wedding was. I promised Allison I’ll get a sneak peak of the images up by Sunday night (sorry I’m late, it’s currently Monday 12:30AM :P). Their wedding was filled with so many close and loving family and friends. Being a USC alumni and fan, Allison chose red and orange as her wedding theme color. For Josh, who plays and teaches baseball, that very sport filled the wedding day: from the baseball bats and homeplate at the cermonial site to trading cards, a Miranda jersey for the guests to sign on, and a baseball on top of the cake at the reception, Allison and Josh’s wedding was unique in more ways than anyone could’ve ever imagined. Add to that the heart-felt, emotional, and teary-eyed toasts given by Allison and Josh’s family and friends, the “Team Alli” shirts for the bridesmaids, a special marital message from Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda, and a groomsman that really loves coke :P, well…we’ll have to let the pictures do all the explaining.

There were so many memorable moments that I want to share with you all: the expression on Josh’s face when he saw Allison for the first time that day and in her wedding dress – I knew he was holding in the tears but wow, what a powerful moment. Then there was the father-daughter dance, with a photo of Allison’s dad holding her seconds after she was born shown on a projector. Her mom was in the background, crying her heart out, while watching her baby girl dance with her husband. Or how about listening a young man, Josh’s nephew Mikey, give a speech (youngest speech ever!), telling Josh how much he means to him as a role model, uncle, and friend. Earlier that day, I had the pleasure of riding from the getting ready location to the ceremony and reception site with Allison’s mom and dad, and listening to them tell me how much Allison means to them and how happy they were for her and Josh.

As the night ended, Allison’s mom came up to me and gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek, thanking me for everything that day. She has followed my blog for a while now and actually told me to say hi to my mom for her lol. Anywho, I just want to thank The Urias and Miranda family again for being so wonderful to me this past Friday, and a extra big thank you to Allison and Josh for sharing the best day of your life with me. As I wrap up the year with a few more weddings and e-sessions before heading out to Europe, I’m always reminded at how lucky I am to be a wedding photographer, all thanks to wonderful individuals in love, like Allison and Josh. It’s pretty scary yet exciting to realize this is what I want to do for a very, very long time.

Ceremony and reception location: Kelly’s Garden in Santa Clarita, CA

Wedding coordinator: JayCee Productions

Make-up artist: My Cosmo Lady

Videographer: Matrimony Pictures