When they first contacted us, they sent us a link to their wedding website that Patrick had designed.  Hands down the best wedding website a couple has ever had.  So needless to say that we were super excited to work with Nicole and Patrick.  And when we met them, they did not disappoint.  They are awesome.  They are best friends and truly in love with each other.

Their wedding day could not have been more perfect.  It had rained all week but on the day of the wedding the clouds parted and the sun revealed the most perfect light you have EVER seen.  As Nicole got ready she was surrounded by her closest family and friends and tons of laughter!  The wedding ceremony was held at St. Catherine of Sienna which is a perfect little church perched up on the hills of Laguna Beach.  (Again, the amazing light pouring through the windows…)  The reception was at The Villa in San Juan Capistrano.  Let me tell you.  This has got to be one of my favorite venues in all of Southern California.  (A huge thanks to Michelle over at The Villa for all her amazingness!)  And Nicole and Patrick’s guests did not waste any time getting onto that dance floor.  Some of the best dancing we’ve seen yet!

I must share one more thing…  While editing their highlight film, I stumble upon one of my favorite moments in a mother-son dance.  While Patrick was dancing with his mother, our cameras caught her telling her son, “You have a good life ahead of you…”  So with that, we wish Patrick and Nicole a very, very good and happy life!  Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!

{wedding day details}
St. Catherine of Sienna: ceremony
The Villa: reception
Julie Harmsen Photography: photography
Floral Occasions: flowers
Ramos House Cafe: catering
It’s All About The Cake: cake
Modern Trousseu: bride’s dress
Steve Madden: bride’s shoes
Amsale: bridesmaids’ dresses
Wendy Mink: bridesmaids’ jewlery
J. Crew: men’s suits