Where did you and your husband meet and how did you know he was the one?
We met on match.com. I knew he was “the one” after a few months of dating. It was once I realized how honest, loving, and trustworthy he was that it really started to become clear. Those traits won me over, and I quickly started to fall for him even more.

Where and when were you married?
We were married July 30, 2010 in Sekiu, WA – on a private beach on the Olympic Peninusla.

What was your favorite memory of the day?
Having so many of our close friends and family in one spot, enjoying a special day and special place together.

If you could do it all over again is there anything you would have done differently?
That’s a good question! I probably would have hired a crew to do the clean-up the next day!

Do you have any tips or suggestions to help brides while planning a wedding?
To save money – DEFINITELY shop for key items on BravoBride and Craigslist. Also, if you can’t find what you absolutely must have on either of these sites, buy what you need new, factoring in the fact that you can make back some of your investment by re-selling them later on BravoBride! We saved so much money by doing both of these things! For example, instead of renting linens, we bought them, which cost the same as renting (roughly $11 per tablecloth), and we were able to sell them after the wedding, collecting half of the money back – which we could have never done had we rented them.

Debra was a true DIY bride and did almost every little detail herself. Her stunning photos are by Dana Pleasant Photography. Dana is shooting Debra’s maternity photos next month too! Thanks again Debra for sharing your beautiful day with us!

I don’t have the words on how lucky I am to have the beautiful couples that stroll into my life. Each has a unique story, or happen stance that allows me to be able to shoot their wedding. Whether is be luck, fate or chance… this wedding was beautiful.

I met our bride standing outside a Sprinkles Cupcake shop in Newport Beach. I had just finished a consultation and was getting ready to go for a short run on along the coast with my best friend/assistant, Chandra. But  alas, we decided, or was it fate, to get a Sprinkles Cupcake instead. The bride and I chatted the entire time, not as strangers but as best buddies getting treats together. We talked about details, flowers, shoes, decorations, save the dates, and all sorts. Then, Chandra revealed that I was a wedding photographer. She showed her fiance my images on the website and they were hooked.

She included her gorgeous red English Bulldog as the ring bearer.

Her shoes were part of her something old.. but I think it was more like something divine.

Every guest stayed until the last song, “I had the Time of my Life” and danced the night away. It was an absolutely stunning event.
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Venue: Gainey Vineyard

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Flowers: Nico Designs

Photos: Cakes & Kisses Wedding Photography

I am so grateful for my lack of interest in running at the beach that evening, and giving into my sweet tooth instead.