Big Sur holds a special place in Erik and Marisa’s hearts. They invited my husband and I to join them for a weekend away with them camping among the beautiful redwood trees and to photograph their Engagement photos there. We quickly said “Yes!” and packed our bags for the mountains.
We arrived late at night and were greeted at the campsite with champagne, hugs and the exciting news that Marisa was pregnant with their firstborn son due in May! Seriously cried, I am so happy for them!!
Erik and Marisa are basically professional campers. They have it down. Not just the camping but the gourmet open fire cooking. They completely spoiled Trav and I. We woke up to yogurt parfaits and Russian Coffee (cheers Erik!) and for dinner they roasted a turkey with potatoes, veggies and stuffing on the side. I never new you could do so much with cast iron!!
It was my first time really experiencing Big Sur camping and I can see why they love it so much. Every where you look is breathtaking and the clean crisp air so rejuvenating.
Erik and Marisa, I am so ridiculously happy for you. So many exciting things happening with your new house, first child and soon to be husband and wife. Congratulations dear friends! We love you!!
Life’s full of adventures… especially for Erik and Marisa!! They just bought their first house, are engaged and expecting their first child! So happy for these two wonderful souls.
Incredible to see the red sands of Pfieffer Beach!
We ate so good this trip. Some of the best stuffing I’ve ever had was made over a bonfire under the beautiful redwoods of Big Sur. Thanks chefs Marisa and Erik!! What amazing hosts you two are! Thank you for spoiling us!
The sweetest wedding crasher! 🐐
Venue: Giracci Vineyards: @GiracciVineyards
Planner: Queen Tut Events @QueenTutEvents
Photography: Janet Wheeland @Wheelandphoto
Florals: Como La Flor @Como.laa.flor
Hair & Makeup: Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Videography: Aah Visuals @Aahvisuals
DJ: A-Rok Entertainment @Arok_Entertainment_Events
Catering: California Fresh @Californiafresh_catering
Cake: Penelope’s Perfections @penelopesperfections
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals @Sigpartyrentals
Signage: Luckie Design Co @luckie.design.co
I love capturing the details and the behind the scene of a wedding day… Even before the bride and groom get to see each other.
Venue: Giracci Vineyards: @GiracciVineyards
Planner: Queen Tut Events @QueenTutEvents
Photography: Janet Wheeland @Wheelandphoto
Florals: Como La Flor @Como.laa.flor
Hair & Makeup: Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Videography: Aah Visuals @Aahvisuals
DJ: A-Rok Entertainment @Arok_Entertainment_Events
Catering: California Fresh @Californiafresh_catering
Cake: Penelope’s Perfections @penelopesperfections
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals @Sigpartyrentals
Signage: Luckie Design Co @luckie.design.co
Katrina and Tony made it a special point not to call or see each other before their wedding ceremony. Tony even turned his back until the exact moment Katrina was lined up in view down the aisle. It was a very emotional sweet day and I’m so happy for them.
Venue: Giracci Vineyards: @GiracciVineyards
Planner: Queen Tut Events @QueenTutEvents
Photography: Janet Wheeland @Wheelandphoto
Florals: Como La Flor @Como.laa.flor
Signage: Luckie Design Co @luckie.design.co
Hair & Makeup: Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Videography: Aah Visuals @Aahvisuals
DJ: A-Rok Entertainment @Arok_Entertainment_Events
Catering: California Fresh @Californiafresh_catering
Cake: Penelope’s Perfections @Perfe1Penelopes
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals @Sigpartyrentals
There’s nothing better than snuggles from the one you love. 😍
Ceremony @ccclagunahills
Reception @olehansonbeachclub
Wedding Coordinator @eventsbykatherine
Caterer @24carrotscatering
Florist @wildflower.floral
DJ @neffectsdjs
Videographer @aahvisuals
Cake @plumeriacakestudio
Hair & Makeup @beautyandthebeach.oc
Wedding Dress @bhldn
Bridesmaids Dresses @azaziebridal
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Suits @friartux
Officiant | Pastor Ric Rodeheaver @ccclagunahills
Stationery @minted
Pianist Carol Hughes
Chorus @sccchorus
String Quartet @ocstrings_com
Photo @wheelandphoto
Bride @anja._elizabeth
Groom @joey_kolb09
Jennifer and Philippe had been down different paths but fate brought them together. We got to do some wedding portraits of them before they left to elope in Hawaii just the two of them. 😍
Location @missionsanjuancapistrano
Bride @evolvewithjen
Groom @peepsandj
Hair @summerradighair
Makeup @maccosmetics