Whats not to love - chandeliers hanging over the streets, a Vegas style water show, art deco door ways, and the whole place to ourselves, I am talking about the Americana at Brand in Glendale. Understated elegance made for the perfect setting for a delightful family.

Even though it was very early in the morning Perry (the birthday boy) was ready to go. Hes custom made Etsy shop bow tie had “cute” written all over it. These guys stepped out of a jcrew catalog and the images turned out amazing.

For their 10th. anniversary Jay decided to renew their vows, he planned the whole thing on his own right down to the dress, shoes, ceremony and diner, with the help of Jennifer the coordinator at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. No stone was left unturned while he pulled out all the stops for his bride. The event took place on a cliff over looking the ocean, the same cliffs where he proposed over ten years ago.

This also marked their daughters 5th. birthday, she was glad to share the spotlight with her mom. The amazing part about this whole thing was that Jay was able to pull it off without even a whisper to his wife, it was a complete surprise. All this to express his love while maintaining the highest levels of secrecy. HINT, H-I-N-T, guys.

I am really blessed to have clients who refer me to their friends and family and always excited to expand my Beautiful Life Images family.  I had such a wonderful time getting to know this beautiful family with our fun filled afternoon of balloons, reading books about mermaids and having an intimate tea party…now that’s my kind of fun.  It was such a pleasure to spend time with them and share in these special moments…I have a feeling that you’ll be seeing much more of them in the years to come.  Thanks Annette for sending them my way!

The last month had been a bit crazy with me having the flu for a full three weeks and then my wonderful husband Sam, tore his Akiles Tendon while forgetting that he was no longer a young spring chicken.  With that said we are all the mend…well, Sam may take awhile longer (about 12 to 18 months) and I am back to work in full force.

Don’t you just love the moody skies in these photos?

Do you remember the title song to the Sponge Bob Movie..yup that one that just made you feel happy and full of energy when you heard it.  Well I must say that I feel like that is the theme song to my shoot with Daniel and Elizabeth.  I could not help but hum The Best Day Ever while I edited their images with a great big smile and now I am filled with enough happiness to last me awhile.