So much can change in a week. Thanks to the uplifting emails, voicemails & tweets I received from clients, colleagues, blog readers & friends over the past week… I’m back in a happy place. To all of you who took the time to send love & thoughts…thank-you. Here’s a squeeze from me to you..xo

The past 2 weeks have been so jam-packed with good news ( as in game-changing, cartwheel-inducing news ) it would take me 3 blog posts to include it all, and since there aren’t enough hours in the day to write 3 separate blog posts, I’m working on cramming it all into one. Hoping to share early next week, so keep an eye out. And in case you’re curious…I really DID do a cartwheel last week. Lets just say my acrobat days are long gone. In a word…ouch.

So my real purpose of this post? Jackie & Brandon. Their mountainside wedding in Little Switzerland was a little slice of heaven with a double dose of heart. It didn’t surprise me a bit that every element of their wedding day was crafted with love. From the stunning ceremony arbor, to the whimsical bouquets, Jackie’s mom Patricia added her designer touch to every detail. As breathtaking as the view from the mountainside was, I found myself drawn to the connections that exist within this sweet family. If you know Jackie, you know how warm & wonderful she is. She’s the type of person who makes you feel like a million bucks the very first time you meet. Being around her makes even the cloudiest of days cheery & bright. She found the perfect match in Brandon. He is the yin to her yang. They balance each other out perfectly. Brandon has 2 great loves…his camaro and Jackie ( though not necessarily in that order ;) and over the past year I’ve found that having those 2 things around is the best way to get him to smile. His face lit up when he saw Jackie round the corner for their first look, and the hug they shared was one of my favorite moments of the day ( see below ). Their ceremony was filled with laughter & tears…and the party that ensued was one of the most fun I’ve ever photographed. From start to finish their wedding day was beautifully homespun, heartfelt & an absolute blast for everyone in attendance.

Thanks to Jackie & Brandon for having us…you guys are the best. Lots of love to you both.

Dress: Maggie Sottero
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Hair: Salon Icon
Bridesmaid Dresses: Calvin Klein
Suits: Adolfo
Florals: designed by Jackie’s mom Patricia
Band: Rubberband