Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Lori & Mike 05.17.08

I met Lori & Mike for the first time on their wedding day (since they're both from Phoenix) & just loved these two. Lori is incredibly sweet and Mike's such a mellow & easy-going guy. Their wedding was at this awesome beach house in Malibu with an expansive view of the ocean & coastline.

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Lori & her sister, Kelly, meditating with Lori's friend/mentor before the wedding ceremony. What a great way to calm your nerves & conjure up positive energy for the day.
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Kelly wrote Lori a very heartfelt message on a card, causing them both to fan the tears away.

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Our first glimpse of the groom:
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Mike & his best man/brother, Scott, waiting for their cue to head down to the ceremony site. That's one of the best waiting areas I've seen!
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I love the excitement on Lori's face when she first sees Mike.
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Mike attempting to go for the kiss before the ceremony even started! Everyone loved that move!
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Lori's grandpa looking on from the side.
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Lori's mom said she didn't expect the moment to hit her, but it did. I told her it was normal for moms to cry at their daughter's wedding.
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Friar John had married Lori's parents, and here he was delivering another beautiful ceremony years later.
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Now you may kiss the bride Mike!
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Yay!!!
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After the ceremony there are always lots of warm embraces. This one's from Grandma.
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The moms come in for a big hug. It was great to see their families getting along so well.
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We met this guy during the bridal portrait session!
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She looked so stunning!
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Lori & her dad making their way to the guests.
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This was such a beautiful wedding from beginning to end. When the sun had set, the moon came out round & bright.
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Congratulations you two! Your easy-going personalities made my job fun & easy! I look forward to seeing you guys in Phoenix when I move over to your neck of the woods. =)


florist: www.ezaiflowers.com

4 comments:

Susie Linquist said...

Absolutely Stunning!!!! Every single one of them...

Lisa Gisczinski Photography said...

Holy smokes Lynn!
Did you get a new lens? Your work is phenomenal! I had too many favorites to list!

Lynn Dao Photography said...

Awww, thanks you guys!!!

And Lisa, you're so observant. I did get a new lens & LOVE it! Superduper wide!

Anonymous said...

I love the shot of them running up the beach! Beautiful work!

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