They kissed. Music erupted. And a small wave of maraca’s shook back and forth upon their exit. And as Jenna and Robbie made their way back down the aisle, this time together, and this time as husband and wife, their guests turned their gaze to follow the newlyweds out. It was then that their guests realized the recessional music was not emitting from the speakers, but rather from a live 6-piece marriachi band that had snuck in behind the ceremony just prior to the pronouncement; a surprise that Jenna and Robbie had planned specifically for the enjoyment of their guests.

The marriachi band, however, was not the only detail planned with such care. With Lindye Galloway in charge of design and implementation, Jenna and Robbie took cues from the Spanish-style venue, Estancia La Jolla.

Their ceremony was sprinkled with special touches from friends: one of their closest friends officiated the whole thing while another group of friends played a special song for everybody in the middle of it all. And the cocktail hour, then reception to follow, was one that won’t be forgotten.

Thank you, Jenna and Robbie, for being awesome! I mean, who doesn’t like a little mariachi…

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Carlie and I pulled up to The Montage Laguna Beach under a crisp blue sky, ready for the day ahead. We took a quick moment to huddle up with our friends Drew and Chad from Shade Tree Films and Carolyn from The Special Day… and then our work began; to capture the details… the moments… that would tell Amy and Jeff’s story.

From start to finish, it was apparent that Amy and Jeff were so grateful to celebrate with their friends and family. The day flowed effortlessly, in part due to the top-notch coordinating from Carolyn’s team, and in part because of Amy and Jeff themselves. You can’t help but be affected by their positive spirit. And as was such with all of us that were fortunate enough to participate in their wedding.

It can be said that nothing grounds a person more than loss; nothing gives greater importance to life. And with an empty seat at the table for Jeff’s father, the newlyweds embodied a sense of honor and gratitude. Quite often, we don’t know what we have until it is gone. But that cannot be said about Amy and Jeff.

Amy and Jeff are clear about what matters most, and their new marriage will truly be the benfactor.

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With the clinking of glasses and the chatter of conversation drowning out behind us thru a veil of rain, we trudged out into the elements. The wind kicked up and the rain came down. For most couples, such circumstances would bring disappointment. But not for Jennefer and Michael.

Overwhelmed by their joy from just having tied the knot, Michael wrapped Jennefer up in his arms, under as much cover as their umbrella would give them, and we went to work clicking our shutter to capture it all.

Back-track… It was a sunny Thursday afternoon in Southern California when I got the call from Stefanie, Jennefer and Michael’s fabulous wedding designer/coordinator. Hurricane-level rains were heading for the Dallas/Fort Worth area and the decision had been made to switch venues… about 2 hours from the original location.

And as we do, we rolled with it. The next day, Carlie & I hopped on a plane, from Southern California to the heart of Texas, alongside our friends and wedding filmmakers, Steve and Ben of Threaded Films. (CLICK HERE to see there trailer)

But, instead of finding a group of people inconvenienced by the elements, we found a family drawn together with excitement. Their faith told them that this is how it was meant to be. Under the pouring rain, Jennefer and Michael would start their life together at Thistle Creek Ranch for their sure-to-be-awesome barnyard wedding.

And nothing was shorter from the truth.

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