Since I’m finally catching up on blogging, I wanted to share this super sweet wedding from last year. Tara + Jay are such a wonderful couple and I adore spending time with them. Their wedding was beautiful, relaxed and filled with love from family and friends. They even made me cry a bunch of times!

Venue: Abbott Manor in Temecula
Hair and Makeup by Melody
Tara’s dress was designed by her and made by her mother
Jays suit: Custom order from Proper Suit
Cake: Ontario Bakery

Some of the Abbot Manor details. It was a gorgeous day! 

Tara, along with her bridesmaids got the flowers with the LA market and put them together before the wedding.


Wood centerpieces and flowers Tara made around the head table. 

Already emotional while getting ready. 

Those are my hands. A lot of times I’m the one who pins the boutonniere.


Jay was so so happy! 
I absolutely love shooting the guys.


They chose to do a first look, which I highly recommend. Love their anticipation in this. 


One of my favorite first look shots EVER! 
Cheer up Jay! 


Even though they did a first look, they still both cried (again) at this moment of her walking down the aisle. The first look doesn’t take away from this special moment, it adds to it. 



I don’t remember what they said, but I do remember crying a lot. 



My favorite kind of light with my favorite kind of couple. 









Candy bar and succulent favors. (We got to keep one. Thanks Tara + Jay!) They hand made and packaged the favors- succulent pots and salted caramel bars.