If to be surrounded by love is a blessing, then Michelle, Chip and their son Joseph are truly blessed. Their wedding day was overflowing with laughter and sunshine. Rancho del Cielo was the perfect backdrop for this lively affair. The Pacific Ocean lay at our feet and the smell of wood smoke from the outdoor fireplace scented the air.

Peony & Plum’s flowers were picture perfect. I love these soft, pastel colors. The cake pops were such a cute favor too. The guests really seemed to enjoy munching them up.

As elegant as this wedding was, it also had such a charming “down-home” feeling to it. I don’t know if it was the children running circles on the dance floor or the gales of laughter that would spontaneously erupt, but it seemed like we were spending the afternoon in the home of friends rather than a rented venue.

Michelle and Chip, Larry and I know how much you love photography and we know your search for the right photographers was one you took very seriously. We hope we’ve done your gorgeous wedding justice and we hope this is just the beginning of many more photographic collaborations.