San Juan Capistrano, CA Wedding at The McLaughlin Residence

Embracing Serendipity: A Journey from 2015 to 2023

As we revisit this unforgettable story in 2023, we can't help but marvel at the serendipitous journey that brought us these two incredible friends. In this digital age, the internet continues to amaze us in unexpected ways. Drew, now a dear friend, stumbled upon our work while exploring Pinterest (perhaps for the first time ever) from the lush jungles of Peru, where he and Emily's love story began.

From the very first email exchange, it was evident that we had found our kindred spirits! We arranged an engagement session during their visit to St. Louis, and the bond was instant. Last month, we had the joy of reuniting with them in Southern California to celebrate their wedding day. Little did we know that this beautiful connection would grow even stronger - they now live just 10 minutes away from us!

One of the most rewarding aspects of our profession is the lasting friendships we forge along the way. Our hearts swell with gratitude for every couple who has entrusted us to share their love story.

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Chris + Katherine // Elopement in Lafayette Square Park

It was just the five of us; this sweet couple, the officiant, a dear friend, and myself. (I even got to be one of the witnesses on the marriage license!) I feel so honored to have had the privilege to witness and document these two commit their lives to one another in this special, intimate way. Katherine and Chris began planning a wedding when Katherine suddenly presented with some health complications. They decided they wanted to just be married already so they opted to elope on a Tuesday afternoon in Lafayette Square Park. I truly can't think of anything more perfect.

Iceland Elopement // Styled Editorial Shoot // Destination Wedding Photography

Well if this doesn't make you want to elope... what is wrong with you??? ;)

Huge, HUGE thank you to Jillian with Wear Your Love for entrusting us with one of her dresses to traipse around Iceland. I LOVE how this collaboration turned out! Also a HUGE thank you to our friends Kaleb and Ashley for going along with this crazy idea and being perfect models... and just for being awesome friends and travel buddies. 

From the black sand beaches and basalt rock formations at Vik to the epic Skogafoss waterfall, these were some of the most mind-blowing landscapes I've ever witnessed. Our creator is a genius. I feel incredibly blessed to have seen these things with my own eyes and I long for the day I can go back.