Craig and Kristin

I walked into Kristin's hotel on Saturday afternoon to the warm welcome of her bridesmaids, but as I walked through the suite to where Kristin was I followed her voice saying, "Karey... I'm sick!" She had woken up to a cold the day before her wedding but she was in great spirits and she looked absolutely stunning. Good thing you can't tell if you're sick in pictures right? It was a day full of joy, beauty and plenty of warm fuzzies! Speaking of warm, it was pretty dang warm that day (over 100!) but yet again no complaints and we found some creative ways to get cooled down. :)

Getting ready pictures...















The gorgeous bride...










The handsome groom..







Fun ring shot...








Craig and Kristin's ceremony was at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church which is where they met! Both of their families grew up going there, and a long story short, their wonderfully wise parents set them up... you know the rest! My favorite part during the ceremony was when their minister was sharing about getting to watch them start their relationship together... it made me almost tear up a bit too!



































[FUN FACT: This wedding was the first time I got to have my wonderful intern John Woods along to second shoot with me. He's so fabulous! I'd be lost without him and he did a great job being my second pair of eyes. He's getting a blog going too so check it out here.]

Ok we're back:

Bouquet and Cake...













It was just such gorgeous light and the scenery breathtaking once we got to the reception so I was really happy that Craig and Kristin didn't mind grabbing a couple extra pictures... these are probably my favorite from the day...










The reception was at Orange Hill, which is one of my favorite restaurants that has a spectacular view of Orange County. The food was amazing! I loved so much getting to know Craig and Kristin's friends and family a bit more, and they made me feel so appreciated! Their friends Dave and Netra were there as well, whose wedding I get to capture in July which I'm HUGELY looking forward to. I walked away from the day just feeling super blessed to have such amazing clients that just so warmly invite me into their day and allow me to capture it. What a gift.







To the new Mr. and Mrs. McMillan: Congratulations!! There is a warmth and realness to you that just shines so bright in you both, it's absolutely beautiful. You made my day such a joy and I hope you are having the best time enjoying Costa Rica! Can't wait to see the zip-line pictures :)