Our first photo shoot attempt we encountered blustering winds with sideways blowing rain the day prior, so today seemed like a dream! What a fabulously fun hour, walking, running, climbing, dodging the waters edge. I just love seeing the kids in action and the parents and grandparents enjoying their energy. Looking at these photos injects a little bit of their happiness into me right off the screen, and that makes me happy! Thank you for sharing your time with me.
{Chris’ Surprise Marriage Proposal} at Hearst Castle + Engagement Photo Shoot
Chris probably didn’t retain much “tour information” from their Hearst Castle Cottages and Kitchen Tour, since he had a box in his pocket and was anxiously awaiting the perfect moment to propose marriage! As the tour ended, he led his bride-to-be Ani to a secluded corner overlooking the rolling hills and majestic ocean. (I absolutely love being a secret agent – following couples until the big moment!) They are both architect students so being surrounded by Julia Morgan‘s designs – from Hearst’s guest houses, pools, and most of the grounds, was perfectly apropos. Ani was so surprised she cried with joy…I almost started too.
Rainy Day Wedding – Ragged Point, Big Sur
Rainy Day Wedding is good luck because it signifies that your marriage will last. A knot that becomes wet is extremely hard to untie – therefore, when you “tie the knot” on a rainy day, your marriage is supposedly just as hard to unravel!
Rainy, Sunny, Windy, Overcast… the beauty of the world is happening organically and embracing whatever the weather is for your unique wedding day, will keep spirits uplifted and united!