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Cupid works his magic 365 days of the year. About 15 months ago, Cupid’s arrow struck Aaron and Teri. They met while studying at CSU Fullerton and ever since then, their adoration for each other grow with each day. They’re really cute – a month ago they decided to start a wine blog called, “The Vino Duo“, where both of them write articles on the wines that they try together.
 When Aaron contacted us, he explained that he was so averse to taking photos that he and Teri didn’t have any of each other. This photo session was to be a surprise for her this Valentine’s Day. We met up with them this past weekend in beautiful San Juan Capistrano. If there was any sign of nervousness from either of them, it definitely wasn’t apparent. Aaron and Teri, we hope you love the photos! Now we’re wondering how you will top this one next year Aaron – a different kind of session perhaps…? 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Pete & Erika’s Woodson Castle Wedding

If you look back to one of our earlier posts, we blogged
about a sailor and his mate. We first met Pete when my sister Michelle started
dating Pete’s brother Mark.  Shortly
thereafter, my sister Christina started dating Pete’s brother Erik.  When we first met Erika, she asked Pete if he
was sure he wouldn’t prefer to date one of my remaining 4 sisters (aka those
sisters not already married to one of Pete’s brothers.) As you can see Erika
has a pretty awesome sense of humor and a wonderful personality.  Erika is super sweet and down to earth.  She is also one gorgeous woman!  I’m sure Pete would agree 😉

Pete is the classically handsome Navy Sailor.  He’s a fun loving guy with an equally great
personality.  And lucky for Erika, Pete
had absolutely no interest in dating any of my sisters. LOL.

Pete and Erika were married at the enchanting Mt. Woodson
Castle in Ramona, CA. I must say Rob and I were a little jealous of the wedding
venue as we both had dreamed of getting married at a castle.  Fortunately, we had the honor of being a part
of Pete & Erika’s dream wedding day.

Here’s a peek of their day:

Carrie & Mark were married aboard the “Eternity” in Newport Beach.  Although the forecast had called for a chance of rain earlier in the week, the weather was beautiful and the sky amazing!  

Here is a sneak peek from their wedding day:

Newport Beach, CA

Carrie’s Gorgeous Wedding Gown

Carrie is the 14th grandchild, so she was given this beautiful handkerchief by her grandparents embroidered with a special message and the #14.  The ring pillow below the handkerchief was sewn by Carrie’s mother and made from both of her grandmother’s wedding dresses. So sweet and touching.

The Shoes

The Rings

Floral Design by Sweet Flowers at the Ceremony Site:

Carrie’s mother lit the candle for the Curtis family and Mark’s mother lit the candle for the Fitzpatrick family. Then Carrie and Mark lit the Unity Candle together.

“F” for the new Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fitzpatrick

The Handsome Groom

The Proud Parents

We took Carrie & Mark up to the upper deck after the ceremony to sneak in some sunset Bridal Portraits.