These images were shot during the Once Wed workshop at the stunning Serenbe. Styled by Joy Thigpen, Floral and design by Amy Osaba and Ginny Branch, Make up: Jordan Byers

For those of you that have ever visited my blog you know that I don’t post much personal info. or text about me or my life. I use photos to tell my life story and it’s the only way I know how to really tell a good one. But today I want to share a few images by our amazing most talented friend Elizabeth Messina (more to come) of my wedding to my love Joel Serrato of 7 1/2 years. This day was the best day of my life. I already felt like we were married after 7 1/2 years, but we felt like a 50 person wedding with just the closest of friends and family was a nice way to share our love for each other and to celebrate LOVE. Love always wins and no matter what, we both have each other today and Im so happy and grateful that we can share our lives together. I cant stop here.. the amazing team that came together to make this day the best day of our lives will never be forgotten, these friends are the BEST in the industry and we are so fortunate to have their love and creativity shine through our wedding photos.. Location: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse, Event Design and Production: Lisa Vorce, Event Design and Flowers: Mindy Rice, Catering: New West Catering, Stationary: Tiny Pine Press & Papel Paper & Press, Calligraphy: Anne Jones, Cake: Sweet and Saucy, Lighting: Bella Vista Design, Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Bolero Soul, Reception Music: Michael Antonia of Flashdance, Rentals: Classic Party Rentals, Specialty Décor: Barker Décor Service, Cinematography: Joe Simon Films and Kristen, and Last but not least the one and only Elizabeth Messina photographed our wedding like no one ever could, and for that we’re grateful.

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of this seasons Martha Stewart Weddings issue this Dec. 26th, 2011 to see the full spread, you will not be disappointed!

To check out more photos go to the Martha Stewart Weddings website or click HERE
Martha Stewart Cover Photo by: Sang An/Martha Stewart Weddings, Winter 2012. Copyright © 2012.

Kanice and Lawrence are from Hong Kong and while in CA they set up a session with me to shoot their engagement session and a few snaps of them in their wedding attire. The last few shots were shot on my Polaroid 1200 series camera using Impossible Project instant film.

full shoot will be on Ruffled blog soon

I love foggy fall mornings. A few weeks ago Joel and I got up super early with my 6x6 Hasselblad in hand and shot around our area. All shot on Fuji 400H, processed and scanned at Richard Photo Lab

Palm Springs at sunrise with my Hasselblad all shot on the AMAZING Fuji 400H