Last night was an AB-SOL-UTE blast!

Melissa and Mike got married at the Hacienda in Santa Ana.
They met on a missions trip through their church. They were traveling to Mexicali and Mike actually thought Melissa was a high school student!!!
The rest is history..
They couln't be more perfect for each other!

Shannon Lott was my second shooter for me and aside from her sharp eye and great personality, we always seem to have so much fun together and laugh together throughout the day...what else could I ask for???!!!

I also had the pleasure of working with Peter Merry from Merry Weddings and Jeff from Elysium Productions...we had a great night!

Melissa and Mike's love was evident from the minute I met them and saw their connection!
I am honored to show you a re-cap from their day....

Through my eyes...

The Ring:

Melissa applying the final touches...

Melissa was a gorgeous bride! She was so relaxed and ready for what was to come.
I love when my clients put all of their trust in me because it makes the portraits GENUINE & NATURAL...exactly what every photographer strives for in their career.

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When Mike and his groomsmen showed up, they were ready to roll!
Again, very relaxed...

Here are some of my favorites that I shot of just Mike and Melissa. Things were running a little late, and we literally only had 10 minutes to shoot their romantics. I am so happy with what we got!!!

Melissa's grandparents...I can only DREAM of having this picture of my own grandparents...they look SO mischievous!!!!

Details:

O.K...Now her is the best part of the evening: Peter Merry, of Merry Weddings, is THE MOST AWESOME wedding disc jockey... EVER!!!!!
Let me tell you why....
Not only have I worked with him in the past, but he makes every one of his clients' wedding receptions unique by personalizing things like the grand entrance with funny (no, HILARIOUS) digs to all of the bridal party, and then even manages to have fun with the bride and groom in such a way that Peter has the ENTIRE room rolling in laughter!
Check out the bride and groom cracking up before their grand entrance....

Then, the funniest part of the evening...

Not only does he play the most amazing songs for dancing, he manages to pull this off:
When it was time for the garter toss, he did something that I have NEVER seen an entertainer pull off...
He used one of Mike's saved voicemails that Melissa had left for him one night...be careful of what you say on someone's cell phone!!!
Well, Mike had saved it especially for the garter toss and let me tell you...it was HIL-AR-I-OUS!!!!!

Listen to the voice-over and then check out the funny shots I got while the voice-over was playing:
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THANKS goes out to PETER MERRY for making their reception exceptional!
You can see how happy Melissa is with his uncompromising work!

Then, to end the night perfectly, Melissa and Mike had the sparkler exit...
They are so happy!!!!