They spent the day embraced in arms. Arms of their friends, family and each other. Surrounded by 35 of their closest allies, Eileen and Joel swore to love, honor, and cherish for the rest of their lives. Periodically she'd raise her glass and tell her friends just how special they were…specifically. Recounting stories spanning 20 years, Eileen laughed over precious memories.

Joel took time to embrace every guest and welcome them to the wedding as if it was taking place in his living room, instead of the Montage Laguna Beach. But that's just the type of person he is and the type of person Joel attracts, which is why Eileen fell in love with him. Together, they make those around them glow with amazing possibility.

Eileen and Joel…you're simply the bestest. Ever. Your wedding was intimate, beautiful, and perfectly personalized to your amazing personalities. Thank you for being truly kind and treating me like an extension of your family. I wish you the best as you grow together and create a life full of happiness and joy! Much Love and Appreciation… j*

The day started beautifully with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and a Lazaro wedding dress…

Joel and Eileen married at Montage Laguna Beach, a place special to the both of them. They opted to see each other before the ceremony and I absolutely loved his reaction to the First Look…

JD captured Eileen's reaction to being in her future husband's arms…

It was a bright and sunny afternoon in Laguna Beach and made for a perfect wedding day…

The best part of a couple seeing each other before the ceremony is allotting plenty of time for wedding pictures and a relaxed environment…

Eileen, you're incredibly beautiful. Really.

As simple as this photo is, I like it because this is the first time Joel and Eileen saw their children on the wedding day…from a distance, the kids ran to them and waved…and they waved back…

Speaking of kids, here's the new family…all of whom I adore…Avery, Jack, Ben, and Andrey…

Eileen was escorted down the aisle with her sons, two sweet boys she adopted from Russia and have made her life complete…

The ever amazing JP Reynolds delivered a lovely wedding ceremony…

Just after walking down the aisle…as husband and wife…

After the ceremony, we walked to beach for a few more wedding photos…

Many thanks to Jaime Puffer of Montage Laguna Beach for being absolutely amazing and taking care of us like royalty…and Square Root Design for providing the florals…

This was the last frame of the evening. As JD was packing the gear inside, I stepped outside and luckily caught this moment between the happy couple. Yes, it's grainy…but I like it. Geeky photo info: 50mm, f/1.2, 1/40, 3200 ISO.

To see more of Eileen and Joel's Montage Laguna Beach wedding, feel free to CLICK HERE to view a slideshow!