Amy & Frank are possibly the happiest bride and groom I have ever met! Their wedding was held at the gorgeous Carmel Mission where they regularly attend church services. The wedding was absolutely perfect. Their focus was completely on celebrating the happy event with their friends and family. They were both so calm and collected, and so full of joy. I think their joy was contagious, because all their friends and family pretty much grinned all day long. It was a very, very happy day.
The church is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the wooden doors. So many great architectural details.
Since Amy & Frank are members of the church, we were given lots of flexibility in terms of movement during the ceremony, which is always ideal, so we can capture the event and emotions from different angles.
After the ceremony we did a few portraits in the courtyard. The reception was held on site as well, and the grounds are so beautiful there. We saved most of the portraits for after the reception, when we headed down to the beach.
This was right before the start of the reception, while they were waiting to be announced. I really love this shot because it captures the essence of the day. They aren’t nervous or dazed or overwhelmed, they are 100% focused on each other and excited to be in the moment.
Amy’s dad gave a very heartfelt toast as he officially welcomed Frank to the family.
See their expressions? Nothing but smiles. On every face. All day. Every single face! All day long! It was amazing!!!
After seeing Amy’s parents together during the anniversary dance, you can bet Amy will have a strong marriage as well. It’s so moving to see people so happy together after so many years. It’s what we all strive for!
Here’s a few from the beach. We got their just as the light was fading, but we were still able to get some great shots.
The perfect end to a perfect day…
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Love ‘em!
that’s exactly what I like to hear!!
AMAZING photos!!!! The captions are exactly right. It was a perfect, most joyous day…for all of us! We are so happy for Amy and Frank!
Amy! You look lovely. My favorite pictures are the ones of you guys against a wall but you can see down a corridor and the one of you guys on the beach with all the sand. Beautiful.
Amy you’re so beauiful! I love the pictures, all are great but love the beach ones. I can remember you being so little. congrats and love you. Barbara (Cheri’s mom
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WOW! Geoff, Lara, and the whole team —- these are AMAZING!!! I really feel like you captured the moments – it was such a beautiful day – the start of many for me and Frank. We are so happy!!!
Thank you!