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Stephanie and Kelvin’s wedding was the perfect mix of sophisticated old Hollywood glamour and California desert casual.  With a venue like the Parker Palm Springs you don’t need much to make it amazing–it’s pretty much the prettiest place ever.  Add a couple that look like they’re straight out of a movie, glorious florals by Twig and Twine and spot-on planning from Twine Events and you have pretty much my dream scenario.  The gals over at 100 Layer Cake are featuring this beauty today–pop on over and take a look!

Kaila and Bill’s wedding at the Hotel Lautner was just as relaxed and fun-loving as they are.  Kaila designed everything herself, and the insane flowers were created by her aunt.  Kaila’s Sarah Seven dress was one of my all-time favorites ever and I loved that Bill just wore short sleeves, no jacket.  This gorgeous day is being featured by our friends at Green Wedding Shoes today so pop on over there for more details and inspiration!

Jenny and Levi’s wedding was one of my absolute favorites and I am so excited to be sharing it.  They got married at the Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs.  For more photos check out their feature on Green Wedding Shoes.

Event Design: Sugar & Fluff

Flowers: Moon Canyon

Dress: Oscar de la Renta

Johanna and Michael’s wedding was one of my favorites ever.  These two exude warmth, generosity and a passion for living that touches everyone they meet–after the first hour with them I knew I had made two lifelong friends!  Austrians-by-way-of-Italy, they planned an epic weeklong destination celebration for 20 of their closest friends and family, culminating in a desert wedding at not one but TWO amazing venues (the Hotel Lautner and Casa de Monte Vista).  It was a charmed, magical day and evening that had the luxurious feeling of a European dinner party (catered by the insanely talented Room Forty) in a quintessentially California setting, which is I think exactly what they wanted!  Thank you so much to our friends at 100 Layer Cake for sharing this dream of a wedding–head on over to check out even more!

I shot Samantha and Quentin’s perfect little winter elopement at La Quinta Resort this past February.  They have been coming to the hotel for years and it’s one of their favorite places in the world, so where better to gather their immediate family for an intimate celebration?  Escaping the rain of their native Seattle for the desert sun was the perfect move, especially since half their family was escaping major snowstorms back east!  Everyone was pretty psyched about that.  From wandering the insane grounds of La Quinta taking photos EVERYWHERE, to witnessing them tie the knot on the balcony of their room (which they strung with lights, a perfect touch) to sipping handmade cocktails with the family as the moon rose above the palms, this day was everything I love about elopements: relaxed, fun, and all about this couple and their sweet connection with each other.

I LOVE photographing elopements (they’re so chill and fun and we have tons of time for portraits and we get to schedule the day based around when the light will be prettiest!!) and Nicole and Jena’s was no exception! They got ready at one of my most favorite hotels in America, The Parker Palm Springs and then we headed out into the desert for their ceremony and some photos. They got married on January 1st and I cannot think of a better way to have started 2015! Congrats ladies!

Dan and Lizzie got married at the Ace in Palm Springs over New Years’ last year–so romantic!  And as usual the ladies at La Boheme Events did not disappoint–they threw together this casual laid-back affair in three months, if you can believe it.  And how gorgeous is Lizzie’s bouquet by Brown Paper Design?  This wedding holds a special place in my heart because Dan and Lizzie are two of my dearest friends, and just as dazzlingly attractive and charming as they look in these photos!  Head over to Green Wedding Shoes to see more of their shindig.   Hope you love!

Lindsay and Parker got married last June at The Parker Palm Springs. Their vision for a fun relaxing weekend where loved ones could get away and enjoy themselves was truly brought to life with help from Liz Beck Events.  I LOVED Lindsay’s Pronovias wedding dress and Badgley Mischka shoes, she was such a stunning bride!  Lindsay and Parker are a beautiful couple – inside and out-  and their wedding was the perfect reflection of that!

leslie and greg’s wedding at the parker was nothing short of perfection.  see more from their day on style me pretty right here, including a full list of all the talent involved in making it so pretty!