A radiant couple.
A private ceremony in the Newport Beach LDS Temple.
Family and friends who flew in from all over the United States.
Family who flew in from Japan.
A small ring ceremony overlooking the ocean.
Lots of smiles and many hugs.
An airy, relaxed reception at the Ole Hanson Beach Club.
A gorgeous sunset.
Jordan and Danielle, you radiate love. I was honored to witness and be a part of your day. Thank you for trusting me.
Big hugs to you both.....
Michael and Sam, best wishes to both of you, and congratulations!!
Beautiful! I especially love the first shot. I love their clothes & the details on her dress are just gorgeous. Congratulations to a beautiful couple.
(08.26.11 @ 09:27 AM)How beautiful! I love the first photo especially!!!
So well-done! The couple look relaxed, not posed. Gorgeous ! Wish I could have been there, but previous engagements entervened! Long live the happy couple !
Leisa
(08.29.11 @ 02:49 AM)The photography is amazing, catching all of the moments, expressions and feelings of the day. Sam's dress is beautiful, full of such detail and I love her hair style, very classy. I pray for continued happiness for many years to come. What a memorable day for all.
(08.29.11 @ 07:25 AM)Beautiful bride! Handsome couple! Wishing many blessings for the future!!
(08.29.11 @ 08:17 AM)My darlings, Many Blessings for a LONG, HAPPY, and HEALTHY marriage. Be kind to each other,
appreciate each other, support each other, and always stay the best of friends. LOVE bears all
things. My love to you, always, cuz Jeri
Your photography, Rachael, is just beautiful and captured a peace and calm that was allusive that day but clearly shows the Love they have for each other. You have blessed them beyond words and captured what i pray continues for a lifetime. Thanks
(08.29.11 @ 11:19 AM)Your photography, Rachael, is just beautiful and captured a peace and calm that was allusive that day but clearly shows the Love they have for each other. You have blessed them beyond words and captured what i pray continues for a lifetime. Thanks
(08.29.11 @ 11:19 AM)What a beautiful day it was, these photos are great, especially the first one - how lucky you are to have found each other. Remember this day, the love you brought to each other and when everything else in life comes at you, remember why you made the committment to each other in the first place, to experience it together. All the best, lvu - Deb
(08.29.11 @ 03:35 PM)Rachael, you captured love! these are gorgeous, and are so so better than the ones I took at the ceremony =) I am so glad they had a professional waiting in the wings! Aunt Marie
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The dept of field of the first photo looks very amazing and the framing is just great. This is a nice set. I love how you did the edges and the details. Congratulations and best wishes to the couple, they look amazing in the photos!
(08.30.11 @ 05:59 PM)Congratulations! Lovely, beautiful, and you can tell you are in love! Many blessings and here is to a long and happy marriage. Cousin Sue
(09.25.11 @ 09:21 PM)A classically handsome groom, waiting for his bride to arrive.
The San Diego LDS Temple in the background.
A gorgeous dress on a gorgeous bride.
A wonderful "first look".
A tangible excitement in the air.
A beautiful ceremony.
A few tears.
A lot of smiles.
A tasty luncheon.
A few heartfelt toasts.
Lots and lots of pictures at the Rancho Bernardo Inn.
An amazing private venue for the reception.
The most beautiful flower arrangements I've ever seen (created by the mother of the groom, Paula!).
Gorgeous cakes made by friends.
Unbelievable details.
More mouth-watering food.
Lots of dancing.
A few nods to the rat-pack.
A happy send-off with sparklers.
Ronnie & Mikael, it was a perfect day.
xoxoxo, Rachel
What a lovely wedding! You captured everything beautifully!
(08.17.11 @ 02:54 PM)Lovely wedding! They look so happy. Adore the details (THAT CAKE!! WOW!!!) and the "rat pack" pics are hilarious. Just love. Beautifully done!!
(08.18.11 @ 08:33 AM)you are a talent non-paralled rachel clare. i love your genius mind. oh, and i LOVE the new header pictures too!!! you are so pretty!!!! ;)
(08.21.11 @ 11:02 AM)amazing pictures. such a beautiful reception. i can't think of a better representation of these two!
(08.21.11 @ 09:56 PM)Newport, California
A perfect day for a patriotic wedding.
A small ceremony on a yacht, cruising up and down the harbor.
Family, friends, good food, flowers, and lots and lots of fireworks.
Tim and Laura, it was a joy to be part of your day. All the best to you both!
Awesome!!! I absolutely love the whole idea -- and your photography is, as ALWAYS, stunning!
(07.22.11 @ 06:04 PM)Ahh! These are so great! What I wouldn't give to have been there with you!! You captured their day so beautifully and the firework shots are AWESOME!! Love!
(07.25.11 @ 10:45 AM)It's soo cute
-Michael Leunig
Chris and Ashley were married last weekend at the beautiful Temecula Creek Inn in Temecula CA. The day was balmy and breezy and incredibly lovely. Ashley radiated beauty and happiness, Chris radiated excitement and joy. I love the fact that the setting and location and details were so simple and beautiful and timeless - a perfect reflection of Chris and Ashley themselves.
To my new friends, thank you for inviting me to be a part of your day. It was lovely, and I am grateful to have been able to witness it. I hope Rome was wonderful!
The Temecula Creek Inn and Milene Young (coordinator)
Lauren-Michelle Seals, wedding officiant
Tony, from No Effort DJ
Flour Fusion
Modern Bouquet
Rachel, honestly your talent is AMAZING! I love this location! This is where our children will have their reception! But wait - really you skills are sick!
(06.12.11 @ 10:05 PM)Dad wiping a tear away!!??! Seriously, priceless. Wedding cake on a barrel, I LOVE that!
These pics are amazing! I love the one with you guys walking and you are totally in sync with each other. It was such a beautiful day and we are proud to have been a part of it.
Thank you so much Rachel! It is so strange to see it from this side of the lens. I can't wait to see the rest. Oh and by the way you're the best :)
(06.13.11 @ 03:58 AM)Absolutely beautiful! Love the simplicity & emotion of these images. Ashley is a stunning bride.
(06.13.11 @ 07:08 AM)Great pictures so far,I can't wait for the rest. I love the looks of adoration on their faces.
(06.13.11 @ 01:11 PM)Beautiful, Rach! What amazing moments you captured, and what an amazing venue for a wedding!
(06.13.11 @ 06:16 PM)
Oh goodness... these are absolutely fantastic! I looooove the kissing series.
(09.08.11 @ 10:13 PM)Sigh....just dreamy. What a beautiful day captured so perfectly.
(09.08.11 @ 10:30 PM)Loved every single one of these pictures. I got a little choked up with the picture of the bride hugging the grandma after leaving the Temple. You can see the love and raw emotion in her face as she squeezes her so tight.
(09.08.11 @ 11:00 PM)Beautiful couple! And very, very beautiful photos! They will be so glad to have them and to look at them in the future!!
(09.09.11 @ 02:11 AM)Every single one is my favorite. I love them all. I think I was holding my breath until I scrolled through them all!
(09.09.11 @ 04:43 AM)Oh my goodness, Rach, such perfect, gorgeous images! They are so filled with warmth and love, I can feel it! I'd like to go back in time, remarry Ali and have you be there to capture our moments!
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