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My First Moustache Man

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s baby shower.

On the invite, the hosts invited us to include our own baby photo attached to our gift and the mommy-to-be would guess who the gift belonged to based on the photograph. I thought it was such a cute idea. Unfortunately, the majority of my baby photos are currently in storage. I asked Vitaliy to do a search on our computer to see if we had a digital copy of a photo that I could print and use. He called me in to take a look. On the screen was this photo of me and my dad.

And in that moment I was reminded of something – Vitaliy was not my first moustache man.

I think you need to rock the moustache again, dad. I love you!

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Kyle & Lauren
The Details

When I saw Lauren’s Kate Spade shoes, sparkly gold and fit with a bow, I knew we were in for a real treat.

They perfectly reflect Kyle and Lauren’s wedding. The cute bow and peep toe represent the romantic and feminine elegance of the day while the sparkly gold hints at the fun filled party that ensued. It was an unforgettable wedding.

Clos La Chance is a gorgeous venue with stunning views of the rolling California hills. At this point in the year, they are golden in color which only becomes richer as the sun begins to set. It was a sight to behold, only to be made more beautiful watching the bride and groom promising their lives to one another. Ah Sams delighted our visual senses even more with their lovely flowers. And Big Fun DJ Woody kept the party going all evening.

I can’t end without giving a shout out to Ashley, the matron of honor and sister to Lauren. The maid or matron of honor is key for a bride on her wedding day. The more I watched the day unravel, the more I understood why Lauren seemed to be so at ease, Ashley meticulously helped with anything and everything. And she did it all with such calmness and joy. Lauren and Ashley are truly blessed to call each other sisters.

And one more thing! I recently had the chance to watch Kyle and Lauren’s wedding video by Max Monty. His editing skills are brilliant! He will now be on my referral list for sure. He’s a joy to work with and produces quality work. Take a look for yourself – Kyle and Lauren’s wedding video.

Here is their full team of vendors that helped make the day so perfect.

THE TEAM:

Venue: Clos LaChance Winery

Coordinator: Michele Swensen

Dress: La Sposa, Trudy’s Bridal

Shoes: Kate Spade

Makeup: Nadescha Bunje

Hair: Le Burget Salon

Cake: Dolce Cakes

Flowers: Mika at Ah Sam Florist

Catering: Cafe Primavera

Paper Goods: Christine Adornetto with Stella Bella Invititations

DJ: Woody with Big Fun

Photographers: Pictilio

To see more photos of Kyle and Lauren on their wedding day click here and to read their love story check out their engagement photos post.

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Kyle+Lauren: Wedding at Clos LaChance Winery

Kyle and Lauren promised their lives to one another on top of a hill with rows of vineyards draping the landscape below.

The California sun shone brightly casting a perfect warm glow to an already romantic day. They laughed their way through their vows and kissed as husband and wife. The ceremony was short, but the kiss was not – these two couldn’t wait to be husband and wife. As they made their way down the aisle as Mr and Mrs, Kyle gave a big thumbs up and Lauren wore her usual breathtaking smile.

After the ceremony, everyone was ready to celebrate but a cocktail hour and dinner stood between them and the dance floor. Toasts were shared, glasses clinked, and everyone smiled with joy for Lauren and Kyle. The sun began to drop and so did the temperature until that first song dropped from the dj. That started the party of all parties. One that will go down in history and be talked about for years to come.

You can read Kyle and Lauren’s love story here. And you can also view our favorite memories from their day here: KYLE AND LAUREN: THE HIGHLIGHTS.

Kyle and Lauren, I was moments away from dragging Vitaliy onto the floor and into one of your many dance circles. But I couldn’t muster the courage so we stood on the sidelines secretly dancing and taking photos. It was so much fun! Thank you for giving us the honor and extreme pleasure of photographing your beautiful wedding. We wish you a marriage filled with love and laughter! Congratulations! We love you both!

Click here to see all the lovely details and the team of vendors that made this Clos LaChance Winery wedding so spectacular.

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