Andrew and Mischelle got to celebrate their marriage twice!! Just months before their California wedding, they traveled to India and were able to say their vows surrounded by Mischelle’s friends and family. Then, they flew back to southern California, where they are now living, and repeated those sacred vows with more friends and family from all over the world. How amazing it was to see them be able to share this commitment together with people from all parts of their lives.
They had their SoCal wedding was at the beautiful Casa Romantica in San Clemente. It overlooks the San Clemente Pier and bright blue ocean with a historic mansion and courtyard for them and their guests to call their own for the evening.
Andrew and Mischelle, you two have been such a joy to get to know and to photograph. You’ve made me feel like family and I am so thankful for you and your sweet smiles. Keep finding new ways to show love to each other and never stop adventuring together. Cheers to you!!
View Andrew + Mischelle’s engagement session at Casa Romantica »
Andrew proposed to Mischelle on Christmas day! In front of Mischelle’s family… in front of the Christmas tree! Andy had asked Mischelle’s father for his blessings. The ring box was nicely camouflaged inside an Oakley sunglasses box and it sat with all the other gifts under the tree. Mischelle did not suspect a thing! She was also dressed in pajamas, red socks and a Donald Duck sweatshirt. When she opened the gift and slowly unwrapped the ring box, Andy got on one knee. She shouted and cried (and also asked if she could go change)…. and said yes!
Just before sunset, Mischelle changed into her reception dress – AKA Dancing dress! Woot!! Beautiful detail work and flowy chiffon skirt made her look like an angel on the dance floor. Their first dance even had a few lifts!! It was magical!
Mischelle had a special dance planned for Andrew!! Andrew got to admire from the sidelines as Mischelle and her girls showed off some Indian flavor!
Shout out to this amazing team of vendors:
Venue // Casa Romantica // @casaromanticaweddings
Coordinator // Events By Cori // @eventsbycori
Hair + Makeup // Flawless Faces // @flawlessfacesinc
Florals // The Tangled Vine // @thetangledvine
Rentals // Signature Party Rentals // @sigpartyrentals
Caterer // Sundried Tomato Bistro // @sundriedtomatobistro
Cake // Plumeria Cake Studio // @plumeriacakestudio
DJ // APC Entertainment // @apc_entertainment
Wedding Dress // Panache Costa Mesa // @panachecostamesa
Bridesmaids Dresses // Vera Wang // @whitexverawang
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Suits // Friar Tux // @friartux
Officiant // John Dahlem
Photographer // Wheeland Photography // @wheelandphoto
Becoming a Mama has given me a whole new perspective and respect for all the moms who’ve come before me. People can tell you “it’s life changing”, but you don’t know what it’s really like until you’re in it.
My sweet Cali Rae brings us so much joy and sweetness. She melts my heart when she says: “hi, I love you”… “bootiful Mama”… “oh goodness”… and gives us hugs and smooshes! She can be a rollercoaster of emotion, wearing her heart on her sleeve - she reminds me how to live in the moment.
There’s something so timeless about black and white photos. 🤩
Bride | Allison @a__aguirre
Groom | @therealkevinkray
Ceremony Venue | Mission Basilica @missionbasilica
Portrait Venue | SJC Mission @missionsjc
Reception Venue | Plaza de Magdalena @plazademagdalena
Coordinator | Lexi @lexi_luciani_mkevents
Caterer | Sundried Tomatoes @sundriedtomatobistro
Florist | Hao @haotomakethings
DJ | DJ Todd @epic1dj
Cake | Simply Sweet Cakery @simplysweetcakery
Hair + Makeup | Beauty & the Beach @beautyandthebeach.oc
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie @azaziebridal
Videographer | Dan Plug Films @dan_plugfilms
Photobooth | Epic 1 @epic1dj
Photographer | Janet Wheeland Photography @wheelandphoto
#orangecountyweddingphotographer #ocwedding #ocweddingphotographer #sanjuancapistranowedding #missionsjc #plazademagdalena
Happy Anniversary Briana + Branton!! You have such a fun, playful, joyful love. Wish you many more years of love and life together!
Venue : @olehansonbeachclub
Catering + Bar : @24carrotscatering
Planning + Design : @fetelledesigns
Photography : @wheelandphoto
Florals : @jennybfloraldesign
DJ: @neffectdjs
Wedding Cake + Desserts: @simplysweetcakery
Glam: @flawlessfacesbeautylounge
Officiant: @greatofficiants
Reliving Brian and Lisa’s gorgeous wedding day as I edit through their gallery. 😍
Planner: @mikala_mongeamoreevents & @mongeamoreevents
Venue/Caterer: @plazademagdalena & @sundriedtomatobistro
DJ: @djsotaentertainment
Officiant: @greatofficiants
Photo Team: @wheelandphoto
Cake: @gisellesvegankitchen
Dessert: @sugarblossombakeshop
Florals: @samisflowersmv
Happy birthday, my love!! Travis, you are an amazing human. You are loving, thoughtful, poetic, passionate, playful, driven, curious, the amount of lyrics you know blows my mind, and your hugs soothe my soul. I love you Sugar Nugget.