There seems to be a collective response when Erin walks into a room, and it reveals itself as a smile and happy sigh. She makes people at ease and the glow of her effervescent personality lights a room even after after she's departed. Erin's laugh makes others laugh and her happiness takes the form of extending her pointer fingers and doing a small, wiggly dance.
And nobody makes her dance the way Steve does. Judging by her moves, she's the happiest when he's in the room. On the wedding day, all eyes were on Erin, but she only looked to Steve, who held her heart in the palm of his hands.
Together they welcomed friends and family to their destination wedding at Pelican Hill Resort, and hosted a night the reflected the deepest parts of their love. They promised each other a lifetime of smiles, happy sighs, and endless hours of dancing to life's beautiful music. Together.
Erin and Steve, your day was just as perfect as you both are. Your love made my heart explode into a million pieces of glitter and I couldn't be happier you found true soul mates in each other. Thank you for allowing me to document your first day as husband and wife…enjoy Greece and get a tan that'll make me jealous! Much Love and Appreciation… j*
The day started at Pelican Hill Resort while the bride prepared in her gorgeous villa…
Erin donned a gorgeous Inbal Dror wedding dress and paired it with a pair of chic Jimmy Choo heels…
It was an honor getting to know Erin and her mom, Lisa, on a personal level and seeing the love they share was beautiful. They're more than just mother and daughter…they're wonderful friends.
Steve and his parents shared an amazing relationship and it was evident they shared a bond everyone could see…
The wedding ceremony was at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport Beach and Erin left everyone speechless…
…but Steve's parents had to soak up the full gravity of the moment seeing their son watch his bride walk down the aisle…
Speaking of walking down the aisle, this couple does it gorgeously!
Officially Mr and Mrs…
The happy couple departed in a vintage Rolls Royce from the wedding to the reception…
…and they arrived at Pelican Hill Resort in class…
Instead of wearing a boutonniere, Steve donned his family crest…
Just a few minutes of alone time before the party started…
We roamed Pelican Hill Resort for more wedding photos and it was the perfect day in Newport Beach to do so…
Just before sunset, the clouds settled along the coast, but the couple made the best of it and enjoyed the scenic views (of each other)…
This? This was how they acted all day…so much beautiful love!
Beautiful. Inside and out.
Many, many thanks to the kind/efficient/amazing Carrie Johnson of Details Details for planning a perfect wedding day…
Oh, how I love working with Shawna Yamamoto…her floral decor is always stellar!
The First Dance…
The couple was toasted (and roasted) to heartfelt speeches and amazing words of encouragement…
Erin's family is from New York, and Steve's family is from Boston…and the couple lives in Texas. This destination wedding was the merging of families, love lines, and borders…and they sure did know how to PARTY!
As a late-night snack, the couple treated guests to their favorite burgers…yes, the In-N-Out truck arrived at midnight to help keep the party moving!
I'll end on this note because–really–how much better is love than sharing a burger on your wedding day with your best friend?!
The creative team who made the wedding come to life truly made for a spectacular event…much love to…
Venue: Pelican Hill Resort (many thanks to Fernanda Jaime and her amazing team!)
Planner: Carrie Johnson of Details Details
Hair+Makeup: Melina Ruiz of Beauty by Melina
Floral Decor and Rentals: Shawna Yamamoto
Band: Cowling Band for West Coast Music
Video: Matthew and Inese Hanlon of Love and You Video
Photo: Jasmine Star
