Like most my weddings, Nicole and her mom appeared in my studio as a referral from someone else. It was evening and they had spent the day wedding planning in Hollywood, but also made time to meet in Orange County. Nicole was impeccably dressed–with a knitted poncho draper over her petite shoulders–and displayed her wedding planner binder, filled with endless clippings of fashion inspiration, floral design, and wedding dresses. Nicole casually jokes she was the first form of Pinterest.

After photographing her wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, I knew her day was something special. Yes, she looked like a vision and the details were swoon worthy, but love permeated every inch of the wedding…and it showed. In light of this, I'm incredibly honored to see her wedding photos featured on VeraWang.com, as part of its Real Wedding section.

Finding her dress in Beverly Hills was a special moment for her and her family, so it's awesome to see her wedding day curated with an editorial flair. To see the entire feature, feel free to CLICK HERE

Many thanks to VeraWang.com for starting this weekend with excitement!