Michelle & Paul | Cavalier Country Club Wedding

Michelle and Paul are seriously awesome together. There is so much passion in their eyes when they look at each other and you can see their love in every passing glance. You can just see how they mean the world to each other. They are such warm and loving people and they made us feel like family at their wedding. It was such an amazing day and I think, between me and Tessie, we took more photos than we've EVER taken at a wedding before!

You might remember these guys from their fab esession at ESP. When I went home that day, I just KNEW their wedding would be stellar and they would be so much fun to work with. Boy, was I right! Michelle brought her usual, amazing game and Paul, who (I'm told) was once camera shy, didn't show an ounce of restraint in front of my camera. They were so amazing to work with and I'm so excited to share some photos from their spectacular day.

I always seem to like to start off with a few details...

I just adore the lace detail on Michelle's gown.

OMG the flowers were so incredibly perfect for a fall wedding.


Michelle has a love affair with rubies which carried over to her wedding ring. Isn't it beautifully unique?! I love unique jewelry.


A little bit of guy detail...simple and modern cufflinks.



A couple of shots getting ready...





Reflecting...


Mom gets a good look at her daughter.


We had some great lighting and a good chunk of time to create some outstanding portraits of Michelle. She was such a pleasure to photograph, indulging my every request without hesitation! Doesn't she have an amazing silhouette in her wedding gown?


As soon as I spotted this red couch, I was determined come back and use it and I did!


I just love this portrait...yummy window light coupled with her natural and fun expression.



Eyelash Extravaganza!


Beautiful bride, beautiful property.


Paul was so relaxed, one of the most relaxed groomsmen I've ever worked with.


Paul cleans up nice! ;) Looking sharp in his suit, all ready to go.


Michelle & Paul arranged for a Mariachi Band to play as guests arrived
for the ceremony. They were awesome!




Is this not the sweetest thing? Love this moment.


I just adore this candid bridal party shot. Just everyone having a good time. :)


Feroche. Seriously.


The guys were all chill and relaxed.


I sent Michelle & Paul off to have a moment by themselves,
while we took photos from a distance.




Instead of waiting for another golf cart to come down and retrieve the bride & groom, they unabashedly hitched a ride on the back of one, enjoying themselves the whole time!


So incredibly passionate.




There is something about this picture that I just LOVE beyond words. Like it could be an ad from a fashion magazine.


Their first dance was beautiful. They were so unaware of the guests or the cameras and took the opportunity to submerse themselves in the moment.




Michelle's mom was overcome with emotion during the couple's first dance.


The reception was jam packed with excitement! I love this photo
that Tessie grabbed of me in action.


This is the photo I was taking when Tessie caught me!








Oh yes.....breakdancing! But that's not all....


...these three guys were doin' backflips in the middle of the dance floor!

Thank you so much, guys for inviting me into your family for a day and being such awesome people in general. :) You rock!

Thanks also go to Tessie for commanding the 2nd shooter role and doing a fabulous job at it,
as always. :)