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05.17.12

Downtown Santa Paula Engagement Session // Bridget & Jeff

Engagements

Bridget had finally agreed to meet someone new. It was the night before Halloween, and her friend, Natalie, promised her that this guy–Jeff–was worth meeting. And after meeting Jeff, Bridget concluded that Natalie had been right. Bridget & Jeff instantly became an item and were inseparable from that night forward.

Fast forward a few years, and Bridget had planned a get together with their closest friends for Jeff’s birthday. She was finishing getting ready for the evening and preparing a surprise she had in store for Jeff when he insisted on taking her to Point Mugu Beach. Right then. With her eyes on the clock, Bridget reluctantly agreed to go. But after going, she once again concluded that it had been worth it–because it was there, at Point Mugu Beach (where they had shared one of their first dates), that Jeff surprised her with a ring. Little had Bridget known that they would not only be celebrating Jeff’s birthday that evening, but they would also be celebrating their future together.

After spending some time with Bridget & Jeff, we have also concluded that these two are absolutely meant to be. It is clear in the way that they interact with one another that Jeff is Bridget’s rock–and that he absolutely adores Bridget. Bridget & Jeff–thank you so much for such a fun evening! You both are incredibly sweet and we are SO stoked that we get to be the ones to document your big day! Much love– A & N :)

To see more photos of Bridget & Jeff’s engagement session, check out the slideshow below:

 

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Elaine - May 17, 2012 - 12:56 pm

So beautiful!!!

05.14.12

Monday Musings

Life

Today it is Monday, and in my world that always seems to mean that despite the fact that it is nearing noon, I am still trying to screw my head on straight and get a handle on what today holds. Even in the land of the self-employed, Mondays are strange. What’s up with that?! In an effort to regain my footing, I have compiled a list of Monday musings:

–On Friday night, Nate & I both dreamt that we owned and slept in a twin bed…together. This leads me to believe that we must have been sleeping on top of each other, and/or hogging some combination of bed/pillows/blanket.

–Regardless of how many tallies I add to my age, Nate’s grandmother always remembers me as 22. And as it was at dinner on Saturday night, my driver’s license will likely continue to be scrutinized every time I order a margarita for the rest of my twenties (and probably into my thirties). I have my dad to thank for this baby face of mine. ;)

–I have long since accepted the fact that try as I might, my skin will never come close to having any sort of tan. And recently, even though it still often feels wrong, I have began to bare my fluorescent legs in public once again.

–Nate snapped this photo of me over the weekend, and it is solid proof of points 2 & 3 above:

–I will leave you with this Winston Churchill quote, simply because it embodies much of what I am learning lately:

“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”

And to that I say Amen! Happy Monday, internet. :)

 

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Emma Poytress via Facebook - May 14, 2012 - 3:25 pm

Love this & love you Amanda. Your talent in writing shines through in your blog! Ps- people often don’t believe my drivers license picture is actually me, it makes me so mad! (so I feel your pain) lol

05.09.12

A Wedding at the Pierpont Inn // Mike & Shasta

Weddings

Shasta stood in front of the vanity and inspected her makeup one last time. She adjusted her necklace and smoothed her dress. “Remember to breathe,” someone said quietly. That was it–the thing she was forgetting to do. Breathe.

She made her way down the staircase and through the pavilion where the reception would take place, squealing with delight as she saw for the first time her vision unfolding–white and navy linens, clocks in ever center piece (hands set to the appropriate table number), favor boxes positioned just so at every place setting. And then it was time. She walked through the glass doors and outside towards her groom.

There was excitement and anticipation in her step and she smiled her great smile as she rounded the corner to where Mike stood. Walking to him she tapped him on the shoulder. Mike turned and saw his bride for the first time on his wedding day–and he instantly smiled right back at her. “Wow.”

And for just a moment, I’m certain he forgot to breathe.

Below is what Nate & I saw on Friday at the Pierpont Inn, and we couldn’t have been more honored to have witnessed all of the magic that was the wedding of Shasta & Mike. Of course the magic couldn’t have happened without the help of some wonderful people: Sarah Pugh coordinated the day flawlessly, Jessica Cotner of Michael Kelley Salon made Shasta the image of perfection, Yamaguchi’s Flowers rocked the florals, Crushcakes delivered amazingness in the form of cupcakes, Rabalais’ Bistro created the handsome cake, and Jerry Gutierrez brought in the tunes.

Shasta & Mike, thank you! You are both equally amazing, hilarious and oh-so-perfect for one another. We’re so blessed to have been able to work with such an amazing couple and to have made two sweet friends.  We sincerely hope you are relaxing and drinking lots of umbrella-d drinks on your honeymoon! ;) Lots of love, A & N

Feel free to check out the slideshow below for more images of Shasta & Mike’s day:

 

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05.03.12

Just Create to Create

Life

I was recently turned on to the work of designer Frederic Terral who created Right Brain Terrain and I found myself completely inspired by his creative manifesto. Perhaps my favorite quote from it:

“You may not be a Picasso or Mozart but you don’t have to be. Just create to create. Create to remind yourself you’re still alive. Make stuff to inspire others to make something too. Create to learn a bit more about yourself.”

I love that. “Create to learn a bit more about yourself.” That is one of the reasons I have always loved creating. And I am a firm believer that even if you don’t consider yourself an artist or creative of any kind, if you have a desire to make something, you should do it. Don’t drown out that flame. I can pretty much guarantee that you will learn something about yourself along the way.

Read on for Terral’s full manifesto. Happy Thursday! Go make something. :)

 

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