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Carondelet House Wedding - Gillian + Jason

Their story is something that I'd find it in a modern romantic movie - two strangers randomly meet at an airport and fall in love - who doesn't want this? I wish I had this kind of story to tell my children in the future.

Jason and Gillian met on a Southwest Airlines flight - where you get to choose your own seat - from Burbank to Oakland.

"The minute I saw Gillian I knew where I would be sitting," Jason recalled. "I had about an hour to get her phone number."

Gillian didn't make the process easy for Jason though; she first refused to give her number then didn't return his calls for weeks, but of course Jason didn't give up. (Yay!) Eventually Gillian relented and the rest is history. And every time I meet them, my heart just melts; these two lovebirds are so adorable together. I mean, just look at them...

Nested in east side of Korea Town of Los Angeles, I never knew about this pretty Carondelet House until their wedding.

South Coast Botanic Garden Wedding - Rebecca + Mohsen
"I promise to bring you home Diet Coke every time I go grocery shopping and serve you dessert right after dinner."  - Rebecca

Rebecca is, by far, the most decisive and easygoing bride/friend/client I've ever encountered. People like her are a rare breed - ones who are confident and know themselves well on what they like and don't, yet have such a laid-back and loving personality; this was simply and personally amazing for me as I got to be trusted by those whom I try to be.

Rebecca and Mohsen (we call him "Mo") got married at the beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden last November on a sunny day, and it was one of those weddings where I was invited into be their photographer, a friend, and a family member. Rebecca's sweetest grandmother's name is Annie. Come on.

Rebecca and Mo have known each other over 15 years and their relationship grew even stronger while he was in the military (Marines) for 8 years. Mo was her sister's friend from high school, and he was "the first guy" Rebecca "liked a lot."

Their wedding was simple, nonchalant, and beautiful, overflowing with love and celebrations, and the weather couldn't be perfect for those two and the loved ones. My absolute favorite moment was when Mo decided to smash a piece of cake on Rebecca's face while nobody saw that coming.

"Months from now I won't remember the details of this wedding but what I will always remember is how beautiful you look and how happy you are and I will always try and make you this happy." - Mo
Molly + Michael
"I love how secure your love makes me. You make me feel like the best version of myself on steroids. You have a way of looking at me that makes me feel like everything is going to be ok." - Molly

Where do I start with these two...

I actually don't know.
My mind goes blank in a very good way when I think of them. Then I start seeing their pure joy, pure love, and simply the awesome life as it is.  My wonderful job allows me to meet so many kindred, compassionate and loving spirits like Molly and Michael and to see how they're experiencing this wild and beautiful world - their stories make me more aware of my own place in life and my own joy; then I think about where I am and where I will be, and how I want to be a little more like them.

Molly and Michael's wedding was too good to be true. I felt the genuine love from literally every single person at the wedding. And that's rare. And that simply showed how they were raised and who they are.

Michael had 18 groomsmen including the best man. Eighteen! Record-breaking for me! He is a person with full of love, which will make him "a fantastic dad" as Molly describes.

As the wedding day continued, it was complete with euphoria and laugh-until-you-cry moments and more tears of joy. There was also one big party at the Fox Theater in Salinas after the ceremony. About 350 people destroyed that theater with lots of great music, dancing, and singing. Ohhh.... the singing...

"Today in front of witnesses I want to say that I adore you for all your shennanigans, not despite them.  And I want to thank you for loving me so completely." - Molly