I like to people watch at weddings. At this particular one, I noticed Michael wrap his arms around Jessi a number of times for no reason at all. Just simply to remind her that he was there for her. And it warmed my heart. I loved the closeness of family & friends that came. I loved the beautiful, organic florals and decor. I loved the music. I loved EVERYTHING about this wedding. It was all simply perfect.

From the bride herself:
“We actually met through friends. We kind of met at a Halloween party in 2007 but didn’t really talk that night (Michael was wearing a ridiculous blow-up cowboy riding costume). We officially met in December of 2007 when he came with his friend, Harris, who just starting dating one of my good friends, to dinner at Sushi 101. We instantly hit it off and talked throughout dinner like we had known each other for our whole lives. Michael ended up sending me a message on facebook, including his phone number, and told me to give him a call sometime. I responded with my number and told him to give me a call sometime. Sure enough, he did that night & we talked for hours – and the next night & the next. We have pretty much been inseparable ever since .”

Venue: The Crest Center
Flowers: The Bloom Room
Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal *mom sewed on buttons
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Jos A Bank
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Band: Chris Cates & The Master Plan
Videography: KA Studios
Cake: Cake Creations by Alex
Table Cards & Place Cards: Stout Ideas
Hair & Makeup: Ananda Hair Studio
Officiant:: Ronell Owensby

I would like to thank my amazing husband Alin for assisting me throughout the day, second-shooting, and working at our Hot Shots! booth. I would also like to thank my adorable summer intern, Courtney, for shooting as well. Her images from the wedding will be posted on her blog, so please head on over there and leave her some love!

please do not copy, alter, or print images. you may use the images on your personal blog, Facebook, MySpace or any other social networking site as long as the watermark is left on the image and you provide a link back to my website.

Part Two: Hot Shots! booth of Jessi & Michael’s wedding coming up tomorrow!