I can’t decide what I love more in this situation, my absolutely amazing couple, Heather & Joe, or the utterly unbelievable photographs that Adrienne Gunde took of them! Lets just say that I am a big fan of Adrienne’s. I love the softness in all of her photos, that I think sort of give each and every image a kind of dream like, enchanted feel to them. Which, um hello, could there be a better description for photos that are supposed to be capturing the love between two people?

And then…there’s Heather and Joe. To say that they are a match made in heaven is an understatement. And to say that I love them just a little…well that would be an understatement as well. They met at work. They sat in cubicles just inches apart from each other, and were friends for what seemed like forever. Then one Valentine’s Day they both found themselves single and decided to couple up, just for the day of course, and be each other’s “date” for the evening. It couldn’t hurt to go out just as friends, right?

Cut to three years later, and we’ll be watching these two “friends” walk down the aisle as husband and wife on the anniversary of their first date. Valentine’s Day 2010. It is going to be an affair to remember, on one of the most romantic day’s of the year. And I am so so honored and blessed to be a part of it.

So without further ado….I present to you…Heather & Joe!

They took their engagement pictures in downtown Laguna Beach, having a blast finding all of the cute little nooks & crannies trickled among the artful streets that line the area.

Now I wasn’t there, but I know with 100% certainty, that the face that Heather is making on the right means that Joe just said something to tease her. In a very loving way of course. ;)

And then it was time for an outfit change, and change of scenery to match!

This image takes my breath away.

Ahhhh…..Love!

Well, what did I tell you? Amazing right? Just make sure you go over to Adrienne’s blog HERE to see the rest of these beauties. You won’t be sorry, I promise!

~ Alicia

A coordinator hired by another coordinator!?! Can you think of a bigger compliment?? Seriously! That’s why when I got the inquiry to do the wedding of Leah, of Sweet Pear Events, I was beyond thrilled! And as I saw her vendor line up begin to fill up, I continued to jump for joy. She has made some great choices, and I am SO honored to be a part of this all-star line up.

Last year, In The Now was honored to coordinate for Jen, one of the other members of Sweet Pear Events, as well. You may remember her fabulous wedding from May, but if you don’t, check out some of her images here. So we are SO glad to have Leah joining our happy wedding family as well!

Ok, so back to these fabulous vendors I mentioned, I was thrilled to hear that Leah had selected Brandon Kidd as her photographer, but when I saw her engagement session pop up on his blog, I did a small happy dance. Think Irish Jig while wearing my PJ’s…

Just check out these A-mazing engagement pictures he took of Leah & Josh in Palm Springs.
The shoot started at The Viceroy, where Josh had proposed to Leah back in January.

Those yellow heels are KILLER right?

And when you can’t get the yellow heels in the shot, a yellow door will do just fine!

I love the way she’s looking at him here.

But this one is my favorite. You are Fierce girl…FIERCE!

Wow! That’s what you’re thinking to yourself right now right? And that you wish you could see more? I know, I know, I’m a mind reader…it’s a gift. Well, it just so happens that you’re in LUCK! This was seriously just a sampling of Brandon’s amazing work. So make sure you check out the rest of his goodies on his blog HERE!

~ Alicia

Um um um um um!!! I love these! I LOVE THESE! And here’s why…

Kellee and I clicked from minute one. She’s just so HER. And of course, I’m ME. My quirky, spastic, emotional and ridiculous self. And she loved it. And that made me love her even more! Her and Nick are wonderful together- can’t you seeeee from these images?

These make me even thatmuchmore excited to work with Jill Denny of RustyBoy Photographers. And the good news? I don’t have to wait long at all!! Take a peeksie:

Their wedding is the merging of two cultures, two lives, two hearts… I am so so SO in love with their plans for the big day! And what’s better? It’s at Nick’s family’s private residence that has a panoramic ocean view. I’ve seen nothing like it. Truly incredible!

FAVE:

I’ll end with this quick lesson of “How-To-Spot-A-NOW-Client” [as told to me by Kellee, just this morning]: the week before their big day, they’ll be breaking in their wedding shoes around their house, in jeans, with socks, to ensure the shoes are prepped and stretched for the marathon-of-a-wedding-day to come! How amazing COOL are they!!!

I am surely the luckiest duck in the pond. :) Proud mama bear smiles to all of you!

xoxo,

A.

I can’t say these two are nearly-weds because they were married back in May, but when I saw the photos that they took the day before their nuptials, my jaw DROPPED. I knew they were good- we’ve talked about them. But, THIS good??? No clue.

Mandy and Jordan knew that they wanted some type of “engagment” session, but really, they wanted it to be more fun, quirky, and high-fashion then they did lovey dovey. And their photographer, [who flew out from the midwest to shoot their wedding] Ryan Russell was the perfect fit.

The day before their wedding- yes, they DAY before- they went out with him to shoot these bad boys. I am crazy for the vintage feel. Crazy for the styling [all done by M&J, and their friends], and crazy for this couple. Essentially, I’m kookoo for cocoa puffs.

VERY personality heavy in this one:

The closest we’ll get to schmoopy:

These next two are so gorgeously 70’s-esque!!

This one reminds me of Austin Powers and the femme-bots, for some reason. I looove that’s she’s pushing him away and being so coquette!!

Even THISCLOSE to a wardrobe malfunction, Mandy keeps her cool- this picture is epic:

And, just in case you were wondering, their personalities, to the T, are displayed once again below:

The theme of the shoot rolled into this photo, awkwardly gorgeous:

Absolutely loooooove the feel of this one down here…

like an old rat pack photo. UGH!

This old theatre provided the perfect back drop, in the heart of downtown Oceanside!

So cool with his cigarette “prop”!!

Love this [Katy Perry song inspired, on my end] Waking-Up-In-Vegas look they’ve got here:

Hands down, my favorite:

I’m pretty sure that Ryan shoots 100% in film, which is what really gives these photos their character. I’m so so SO looking forward to seeing the shots he grabbed on the day of the wedding, too! But, seriously, how is THAT for a unique and fun engagement session??

Hope you’re having a better day than I am- my computer gave me the sad face last night, so it’s into the Apple store I go! Wish me luck!!

xoxo,

A.

It’s a busy, bustling weekend for the team at ITN. We have 3 weddings Saturday- yep, 3! That’s the max our little team can handle and to be quite honest, I am totally longing to clone myself so that I could be everywhere with every couple! We have theeee best clients that the world has to offer. I’m convinced! And Karri and Doug, well… they’re no exception!

Karri contacted me back in August of last year. Maybe even before that. We talked on the phone. Loved each other. And then, I never heard from her. Until 4 weeks ago. She called, randomly, out of the blue. I had her number saved in my phone, randomly, out of the blue [because who plugs someone INTO their cell phone who isn't yet a client?]. She was convinced I was already booked. I wasn’t! It was MEANT TO BE. Right? Right! Since then, it’s been a whirlwind romance full of in-person hugs, conference call meetings and site walk throughs. This amazing couple is getting married at the consistently-amazing Villa Del Sol D’Oro [a venue I've been dying to work] and I am thrilled!! The colors: olive, platinum/silver, mossy green, and white. Perfect for the tuscan-style backdrop of the Villa! Okay, I’m gabbing on and on… here are the pics:

Tell me that the color aqua doesn’t look incredible on her skin. You can’t. Because it does!

Nicky @ Eight 20 Photography took these stunners and although I won’t be working with her on their big day, I am happy to report that they’re in the safe, wonderful hands of Jordana Hazel this Saturday! My favorite, 100% convinced, is this image that the team of Eight 20 snagged:

THAT my dears is why I live, breathe, and stress the way I daily do.

Ugh I love love! Lots of stuff coming out in the next few days, weeks, months… times they are a-changin’, and we are changin’ right along with ‘em. Rolling with the punches, going with the flow… doing the bull dance.

Cross something off of your to-do list tonight. Even if it’s a smallie errand, it’ll make you feel great!

xoxo,

A.

Hello to all! It’s Brittany again on the blog front. Hope you’re not getting sick of me already. Some wonderful news to share with you…Amel and Ashraf are getting married! Yup, that’s right, they’re goin to the chapel, well not really. Actually they’ll be beach front in a matter of days at the stunning venue The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel.

Not only do they have an amazing venue, but also a very talented photographer, Tony Florez. He shot Amel and Ashraf’s engagement sesh at the Mission Inn in San Juan Capistrano where they took some pretty SEXY pictures. These two should be models or something….come see for yourself!

One word: BREATHTAKING!

Amel is totally workin that camera. You go girl!

And lastly, my all time fav! They really are meant to be together….sigh

heart,
b.

Literally SO nearly-wed it’s scary! That’s right, this lovely couple is getting married in about 5 hours from right now!! I’m headed out to work my FIRST EVER Persian wedding for Nasim and Amir at the lovely Rancho Las Lomas right after I grab myself some lunch! You should have seen these two- how in love and sweetly affectionate they were yesterday as we walked through the space to finalize all the plans [in Persian weddings, there isn't a bridal party, so the rehearsal was more of just a walk through]. It truly made me feel SO overwhelmingly excited that I got chosen to work this wedding!! Now for their utter gorgeousness:

Are they not the cutest EVER?

They’ve been together a whole 7 years, so it’s right about time for them to take their vows!

This is what happens when you go to college and your friend says that she knew a Persian girl in high school who’d be perfect for you:

[She IS perfect for you.]

These pics are courtesy of Scott A. Nelson and boy am I excited to have HIM on board for today!! Can’t WAIT to see Nassikins all dressed to the nines and PUMPED about this big event! Let’s dance ’til midnight!

xoxo,

A.

I’ve featured a few different aspects of Lisa and Pete’s day on my blog before. Here, and here… but, you haven’t even SEEN them. And let me tell you- you’re missing out.

L&P [or, should I say Elizabeth and Pedro, because that's their real names!] are the CUTEST, CUTEST, CUTEST couple ever. When Lisa told me that she and Pete were planning their engagement session at the Queen Mary with a retro throwback feel, I squealed with glee. I’ve always known Lisa was gorgeous but seeing her with her love… eeeep!! I couldn’t keep this all to myself!

Outfits picked SO appropriately…

The green shoes in this “look” Lisa’s wearing match Pete’s shirt. Perfectly. I LOVE that.

Possibly my favorite, EVER:

And of course I saved this one until the end- on purpose to torture you because that’s how I roll.

BAM! Look at those faces?!?!? GLAMOR GIRL. I cannot- NOT NOT NOT- wait for her wedding on Saturday. Lisa, how did this creep up on us so quick? I must say- Lisa’s had me booked forEVer now and being able to have such a fun relationship with her has made me even mooooore excited. Plus I’m doing flowers again because I’m a crazy person [at least from my home this time and not from a hotel]. When I finally get to meet their photographer, Hector Perez, I’m instantly going to ask him where the HECK he puts his photos online [as I can't find him anywhere] and thank him for this lovely session with two of my lovely dovely birds.

SO ready for the weekend of fun after taking a lot of time this week creating new spreadsheets and looking at pretty pictures. DIGGING my hands into the things I love… how ’bout you?

xoxo,

A.