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11.16.11

Jackie + Josh | Fullerton Arboretum Wedding

Words cannot describe my love for this couple.  When I met Jackie and Josh at their rehearsal dinner after Kaysha asked me to shoot their wedding with her, I knew I was in for a treat on their actual wedding day.  It wasn’t because their wedding was held at my alma mater and the super gorgeous Fullerton Arbortem at Cal State Fullerton, it wasn’t because they are both incredibly adorable, and it wasn’t even because they are the sweetest people you will ever meet.  The reason my heart goes pitter-patter for these two is because of their amazing love for each other. I’ve never seen a couple look at each other with such a pure and genuine love and adoration for one another.  People like that remind me why I love my job so much. To add to their awesomeness (as if I haven’t done enough of that already) they had such a beautiful and personal wedding day, every detail representing them and their life together.  Jackie wore her mother’s wedding dress which was handmade by her grandmother, who had no idea she was going to wear it.  Seriously. Is your heart melting yet?

Okay, on to the lovely photos….

This little guy crashed our groomsmen photos. But we didn’t mind.;)

Jackie changed into a cute short dress and cowboy boots for the reception. LOVE.

Congrats you two! I know your lives together will be full of love, laughter and joy, just like your wedding day.

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November 16, 2011 - 11:11 am

Kaysha - Thanks for all your help Brandi, you rocked it!

11.14.11

Weekly Collective: Changes

I have been a VERY bad blogger lately.  But I have a good excuse (at least I tell myself that in order to feel better).  I’ve been working hard re-designing my new website and blog that I am *hoping* to launch around the end of this month.  I am sooooo stinking excited about this new look! It really feels like a true representation of me and my business model.

Besides all that, I have had some other things keeping me busy.  As you may know, the hubby and I recently had our one year anniversary, and we were lucky enough to spend Halloween weekend in Palm Springs at the super cool Ace Hotel! Here are a few shots from my iPhone from our little vacation where we did nothing but sit by the pool, sip cocktails, eat like kings, meet tons of new friends, and just relax and spend some quality time together.;)

{To explain the creepy beard on Will, he was Joaquin Pheonix from the mockumentary I’m still here for Halloween}

In other news, I recently went for a little change in hair style and decided to get bangs. I’m still getting used to them but it’s been fun to experiment with something new.

{Me with bangs!}

A few weeks ago Will, Suki and I got our photo taken for our Christmas cards by our very good friend and talented photographer, Kaysha (you may remember our engagement photos which she also took).  If you’ve been on Facebook lately, you’ve probably seen them all over my profile, but here’s another one just in case you missed it (I’ll be blogging all of them soon).

Until next time!!! xoxo

 

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November 14, 2011 - 10:12 pm

Kaysha - Can’t wait to see the changes to your site!!

10.23.11

One year ago today….

We plopped on our bed and faced each other after I just got home from a long shift at the restaurant.  You looked me in the eyes and asked if I was happy, because you always ask me that. I rolled my eyes (like I do every time you ask) and said what I always say, I couldn’t be any happier than this.  You smiled big and kissed me, and we grabbed our dirty little dog and started singing to her about how much we love her, and how fat our cat is.

It’s hard to believe that a year ago today we were standing on a foggy mountain in Lake Arrowhead in front of our friends and family, committing the rest of our lives to each other.  Me, promising to always laugh at your jokes (even the not-so funny ones) and to never let an egg touch your plate. You, promising to always make a fool of yourself, and to uplift me with sarcasm and maintain our love through the one thing that brought us together…humor.  Only a year into our marriage, and yet you have never wavered in your promise to me.

As I laid there on our bed watching you sing stupid songs to our dog, I knew that it was true.  I couldn’t be any happier than this.  

Happy one year anniversary, Will.

 

 

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October 23, 2011 - 12:03 pm

Drew - Awww! So sweet! Happy anniversaschweeties to you two lovebirds!

November 7, 2011 - 11:52 am

Rachelle Hobbs - Congrats! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!

I follow your blog too…I’ll make sure I comment more often. ;)

Keep up the great work!

November 14, 2011 - 5:36 pm

Weekly Collective: Changes » Brandi Welles Photographer Blog - [...] I have had some other things keeping me busy.  As you may know, the hubby and I recently had our one year anniversary, and we were lucky enough to spend Halloween weekend in Palm Springs at the super cool Ace Hotel! [...]

10.20.11

Marcella + Jasson | Villa Del Sol, Fullerton Wedding

Marcella and Jasson got married on a simply gorgeous afternoon in September.  They had their ceremony at St. Pius X Church in Santa Fe Springs and their reception at the super cute Villa del Sol in downtown Fullerton.  I could photograph there allllllll day…and night for that matter.  Their wedding was full of fun, laughter, and lots and lots of dancing!!! My favorite! Jasson even busted out some of his awesome moves while doing the garter toss.  He made even my dance moves look amateur. And folks, that’s not an easy task.;)

Thanks to the super awesome Kelly of True Bliss Photography for letting me second shoot with her on this lovely wedding day!

Congrats you two! I hope your life together is just as fun as your wedding day was!

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October 20, 2011 - 6:58 pm

Kaysha - Cute, LOVE villa del sol!

10.11.11

Justine + Joey | Costa Mesa Engagement

Sometimes you meet two people that are just so perfect for each other that it feels like the universe aligned right at the perfect moment just to make sure they met.  Or in Justine and Joey’s case, it aligned a few times. The first time Joey was working at Cortina’s Itailan restaurant (a favorite of most Anaheim-ians, and yes I made that word up).  She didn’t really take notice to him, but he noticed her. How could he not? With a smile like Justine’s, it’s impossible for anyone not to notice her. Then their paths crossed again, and this time, Joey was not about to let her pass him by.  Here they are now, several years later and two munchkins (Sunny and Preston) later,  getting married and confirming what everyone who’s ever met them already knew: They are perfect for each other.

Meet Justine + Joey…

Rock those heels girl!

Justine, you are one hot mama! Just sayin’.;)

Their inner models totally made an appearance during our shoot. LOVE it!

You two seriously ROCK! I cannot wait for our next beer and taco date, oh and your WEDDING!!!:)

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October 11, 2011 - 12:14 pm

Kaysha - I really love their style! Great job as always Brandi!

October 11, 2011 - 12:15 pm

Kaysha - I really love their style! Great job, as always!! :)

April 5, 2012 - 10:53 am

Justine + Joey | Anaheim Wedding Photographer » Brandi Welles Photographer Blog - [...] cannot say enough good things about Justine and Joey. They were amazing to work with, stinkin‘ adorable, super fun, down-to-earth, incredibly [...]