A few years ago I stumbled upon the magic of blooming almond orchards in Central California while driving up to a wedding in Mendocino. I'd never seen anything quite like the rows upon rows of breathtaking snowy trees, and ever since then I've dreamed of doing a wedding inspiration shoot in an orchard. Now my dream has come true! I'm beyond thrilled with this shoot and how all of the moving pieces - the long drive, the precise timing of the blooms, the incredible couple, and all of the stunning styling - came together more perfectly than I ever imagined. You can check out the whole shoot featured today on Green Wedding Shoes!

Amanda and Thadd's wedding was a true reflection of their personalities - it was fun, colorful, light-hearted, detailed, and full of laughter! These two are so well loved because they give so much love out to the world. I couldn't have been happier to photograph their amazing day at the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach. Thadd took on the role of wedding planner/stylist and created all of the print materials and design elements. Baxter, their pup, was stylin' in a fabulous bow tie, and their wedding party might just be my most colorful yet. There wasn't a dry eye during their awesome ceremony (myself included), and they partied into the night dancing and singing along with Saved By The 90s. Amanda and Thadd have been two of my earliest supporters. I've had a blast photographing these two dear friends over the years (see: their engagement session), but this shoot obviously takes the cake! Here are just a few favorites from their incredible day!