The rain poured all day, but that didn’t stop Chris and Nicole from having a magical wedding day. Everything was brought inside the art gallery and set up beautifully. Nicole’s dad had built large “XOXO” as their backdrop and they had hand made wooden signs lining the aisle that proclaimed love as defined in 1 Corinthians 13. It was perfect timing to be inside the art gallery because it was featuring student’s artwork from the school where Nicole was a teacher.
The ceremony opened with Nicole’s brother playing the guitar as she and her dad walked down the aisle to meet Chris. Her brother then stepped center and officiated the wedding, uniting Chris and Nicole in marriage.
After the tear-jerking ceremony, guest were invited to enjoy drinks and refreshments by the fireplace while the Muckenthaler staff re-set the room for the reception. The rain let up for just a few minutes so we quickly seized the opportunity to sneak outside for a few photos.
The rain continued throughout the evening, and so did the dancing. Things may have ended up a little differently then they envisioned, but in the moment everything seem to be exactly as it should.
Congratulations Chris and Nicole! I am so happy for you two and excited to hear that you are now expecting a son!!!!! I wish you two lots of love and joy in your adventures together.
Red rubies were a theme throughout the day. Nicole’s ring had two framing rubies as well as Chris’ wedding ring laid with rubies. Then, Chris gifted Nicole ruby earrings to wear down the aisle.
Gifts for Nicole’s parents and to catch the happy tears throughout the day:
The First Look by an enchanting fireplace in the art gallery. Then joined by their Bridesmaids and Groomsmen.
Nicole’s wedding bouquet was made from vintage broaches. A very unique and classy statement piece.
A reminder of pure love as she walked down the aisle.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Venue // Muckenthaler Mansion // @themuckenthalermansion
Coordinator/Florals/Catering // Colette’s Catering & Events // @colettescatering
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.