Roni has been my best friend since 8th grade, when we met in Mr. Nichols’ history class. On Friday March 20th she called me & said “Nathan & I want to get married on Monday!” Long story, but basically her fiance’s parents were in town, & they decided to go ahead & finally seal the deal. A million thoughts rushed through my head upon hanging up the phone. I wanted to make the day as special as I could for Roni & Nathan…with only 2 days to plan.

First on the list: Call Tricia and beg for a last minute bouquet. I just can’t imagine a bouquet-less bride. Second: Find a location for a small, intimate ceremony (beach below Heisler Park in Laguna Beach) & dinner for about 25 people (Las Brisas). Well…everything turned out perfect, & with how radiant & gorgeous Roni looked, you never would have guessed she bought the dress the night before & sewed on the sash herself!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Tricia for not only providing a killer bouquet, but also corsages & boutonnieres for the parents, a big bag of rose petals, AND about 3 dozen roses to decorate the dinner table! Tricia: you are amazing!

Roni & I circa sophmore year of high school

Roni’s little bro Jake walking her down the aisle…Nathan waiting for his bride

Believe it or not, this was not posed. Purely candid moment

The dress originally had a black sash attached. We found cream shantung silk at the fabric store right after buying the dress, & Roni created a more “bridal” looking sash.

My daddy, the newlyweds, me, & my husband Chriss :)

Strolling down the beach with their oldest daughter, Macey

Mid air kiss…why not?