Kristin + Rafael’s Wedding: 7/18/2009 – My ideal wedding! Mini-destination in Temecula, CA; small/intimate crowd; gorgeous venue and lighting; and oh yeah, a rockin’ awesomeness couple in Kristin and Rafael. What really stood out about their special day was just how everything was relaxed, easy-going, fun, yet so personal and emotional.

Having a first look coupled by a great wedding party and ample time for photos allowed me to work my magic with Kristin and Rafael. Plus the family, especially the parents, were a joy to talk to and work with. Add to that an absolutely adorable ring bearer who loved hanging out around me and you got yourself a spectacular wedding!

But more than anything, I’m going to take away Kristin and Rafael’s on-going friendship from their beautiful day. They’ve been so kind to help me grow my own business and have been some of my biggest supporters since we first met (in both the NBA and wedding world). These crazy kids met through the hotel industry and have now offered their lending hands to me and my business. Thank you guys so much for everything. I wish you both nothing but the very best. And something tells me we’ll be seeing and possibly working with each other again very soon! Until then…go Clippers! Just kidding Kristin. That was for Rafael :).