Taking a Look Back

I feel like the last couple years has flown by. Between weddings, teaching classes, events, the LOFTon2nd, parades, Girl Scouts, PTA, and our new baby boy, it’s difficult to believe I’ve made it through standing tall.

Happy 2015! We look forward to what this year will bring.

Claire & Chase Wedding | Photo by joielala

Dedra & William | San Clemente, CA

Cal Poly Pomona Wedding Coordination Class

Erika & Roger Wedding

Gyasmine & Aaron Wedding | Photo by Charles Maceo Photography

Claire & Chase Wedding | Photo by joielala

Dedra & William | San Clemente, CA

Jamie & Jon | Pomona, CA

Pomona Christmas Parade | Photo by Downtown Pomona

My New Baby…Jackson Porter Gray Swodeck

Real Love | Chase & Claire (Video)

A special thank you to Brian Perry & Ryan Satterfield of Perryfield Films for helping me relive the breath-taking union of Chase & Claire. Enjoy.

Click here to see the Highlight Film (shorter version)

A little New Year’s surprise

I love receiving thank you cards from previous couples or event vendors.  There is just something so special to me when someone takes a moment to express their appreciation for all the hard work and effort put into their celebration.  I have every single one of my thank you cards and gifts from clients and cherish them greatly.

Tuesday’s Table | Jolly Christmas

Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the holiday music begins and all the giddy childhood images of stockings, trees, candy canes, tinsel and ornaments begin calling my name. Maybe it’s a bit tacky to some, maybe even a bit childish, but I love it.

As we get things ready for our Ugly Sweater Party in the LOFT this week, I can’t help but to daydream. Enjoy!

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Tuesday’s Table | Day After

We started a tradition, nearly 10 years ago, saying Thank You to our parents and grandparents.  The day after Thanksgiving, we take a moment to breathe.  It’s just a little of something to show them how much they mean to us.  No football games, no rushing around to other houses, no kid’s table, just us and them enjoying a beautiful meal and great conversation.

This year, we invited them to our Loft gallery for an amazing Paleo approved meal I prepared (for some of the new dietary commitments). A slow cooked roast, homemade crancherry sauce, organic green beans and cashews, bacon wrapped dates (filled with almonds), persimmon salad, baked apples for dessert and more.

Below are some pictures from the dinner.

Leave it to Diddy to bring the Christmas flair

Persimmon salad, feta on the side for the Paleos

Little two-step with my dad to Bruno Mars’ Treasure.

Pageant photo circa 1997

Late night game of Black Jack, Brooklyn’s new favorite game