This is a long one, as I absolutely had the most difficult time EVER narrowing down the photos to a manageable few. But hey, the more the merrier, right?
Lauren and Matt were married this past Saturday, and I think spending just about their entire wedding day with them was the final straw in making me fall head over heels in love with them. It was amazing to be able to be with them, to witness their excitement in beginning their new life together, and to capture the immovable smiles that never seemed to leave them throughout the entirety of the day.
Thanks so much, Lauren and Matt, for inviting me into your life, and I can’t wait to see you again. I hope you’re enjoying your honeymoon in Antigua! :)
- Ceremony Venue: San Luis Rey Mission, Oceanside, CA
- Reception Venue: The Crossings at Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
- Getting Ready Venue: Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
- Wedding Coordinator: Kasey Shephard with I Do… Weddings!
- Ceremony Music: Select Brass
- Reception Music: Eric with So Cal DJ
- Florals: Melanie with Bella Blooms
- Hair: Laura Griffin Matthew
- Makeup: Ashley Lowe with AC Makeup
- Second Photographer: Araxi Photography
I love love LOVE this image Araxi got of Matt praying before the ceremony. I can’t think of a better way to begin a life of service to the one you love than by beginning it on your knees.
From what I understand it was no small feat for Lauren’s grandmother to be in attendance at the ceremony, so this one, Lauren, is for you.
And in this one you can see Lauren’s grandmother faintly in the background, which I think is really cool. :)
Wow, Wayne. Just wow. Really, truly beautiful.
Beautiful! Love the images during the ceremony :)
Omg Wayne you rocked it! This was such a beautiful wedding and you captured their spirits and emotion of the day perfectly!
Dang, Wayne! Why you got to make me look bad by making your pictures look so good! :) Beautiful, beautiful images! I especially love the shot of the bride in the limo. Nicely done, my friend!
dude, again hit it out of the park! awesome job buddy keep up the good work.
Incredible job Wayne!
way to rock this one!! awesome work!
These are so great Wayne! Cant wait so see an album design!
These are beautiful, Wayne!! Amazing job…
Wayne, these are just phenomenal! What a gorgeous event all around, and your photos are just stunning. Love the one of him praying beforehand as well. But there are so many awesome ones–can’t pick just one!
beautiful work wayne! i especially love the one of the sky!
Great shots buddy…very classy! I love the way you see moments…keep it up:)
OH.MY.WOW! These are PHENOMENAL, Wayne! I got chills all over. There is so much emotion flooding out of every photo, LOVE IT!
Wow. I usually pick out one or two favorites and comment about them but there are so many favorites in this post. The photos are beautiful! I love all of them. Great job!
OMG OMG OMG. WAYNE!!!! SO beautiful !!!! I’m so impressed. Keep ‘em coming!
absolutely gorgeous wayne!!
Stunning work Wayne!! Love the portraits of the two of them – the colors are so warm and beautiful and there’s so much joy!
wow, really stunning work! that first image of her in black and white is to die for!
Wayne, I am a cousin of Lauren’s who was unable to make the wedding. THank you so much for posting these photos – they are incredible!!! Love to Lauren and Matt.
gorgeous! great job on these, wayne!
Thanks so much to everyone for the wonderful comments! :)
loooove these images…especially the black and white one of the bride..I’m assuming it’s when she was getting ready =)
wayne. wow. That very first bridal portrait is so beautiful. the composition is telling and creative. the bw is beautiful. the focus is spot on. All these images are classic. i also love the establishing shot of the building
Wayne, the light in these images is beautiful. Every single image is stunning, both because of your artistry and because of the love that is radiating from these two. Love them all!
This bride just makes me happy! She has the best smile and I adore her red shoes. AMAZING job!
Wayne, I am a cousin of Lauren’s who was unable to make the wedding. Having these pictures make me feel like I was not stuck at work and was able to be there. Thank you so much. Love to Lauren and Matt.
Amazing shots man! Love the black and white portrait of the couple ;)
Love the photo and the colors… which camera and lenses did you use during this wedding?
Absolutely gorgeous!!