As the ocean swept up the sandy beach and licked their feet, Ryan and Cassie spent a few moments taking in the morning. The day had arrived, and it was all coming together in this moment with each other. The sun spread a buttery glow across the water and a few early birds strolled along the beach, but other than that, they were alone in the stillness of morning. Things become so light in moments like this. Even heavy moments seem so wonderful and easy. So fun. So meaningful. It was like a warm breeze had drifted by and taken all of their cares along with it. And this day would culminate in a lot of things for them. It would be a day to celebrate and reflect with their families. It would be a time of extra tight hugs, extra big smiles, and a few extra tears. But it would be ultimately be the first day to spend the rest of their lives with each other, and that is the best kind of moment there is.
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Ryan and Cassie held their beach wedding at The Chart House in Redondo Beach, and I LOVE beach weddings in the morning. Because the sun is opposite the water, the ocean always turns a beautiful blue, and guests can enjoy the view of the horizon without a blazing hot sunset in their eyes! But even more than that, I love the still quietness of mornings, especially when we get to hang out with two of the coolest people in the world - aka Ryan and Cassie!
Ryan and Cassie both wore brand new Rainbow sandals along with their bridal party. I love the casual touches of beach weddings!
Meanwhile, the gorgeous Cassie was getting the final touches on her makeup and lashes.
Prepping for the First Look.
I love this guy!
How cute are these two?
After spending some time underneath The Chart House, we headed out to the beach and walked along the Hermosa boardwalk.
Cassie is the cutest! You work it girl!
Love, love, love this image of Cassie! She's so beautiful!
Ryan is totally into cameras, so we lent him one of ours for a few shots...
And he totally grabbed this awesome image of Cassie! Love it!
The adorable girls!
And the handsome boys.
Ryan's sister gave a beautiful reading at the wedding, and it totally made all of us cry!
Married!
Tomorrow we'll be featuring the rest of Ryan and Cassie's Redondo Beach wedding, and let's just say that a 1957 Chevy Bel Air just so happens to make an appearance... Stay tuned!
Hugs,
Erin
67 comments
paris - I am a little late to the comment party…but I just wanted to say that is was a beautiful wedding and the shots taken were amazing!!! Bravo!
Lili Rubio - Congratulations Ryan and Cassie, The pictures are beautiful. You both look amazing! Everything looked perfect!
Ron Russek II - I especially love the shot of Ryan taking the picture of Cassie. You can see the picture of Cassie on the back of the Camera. Amazing work guys.
Karen Kempf - congratulations to both of you, amazing photos!! Cassie you were a beautiful bride, I wish you much happiness and love for many many years!!!
Kimberly Nieblas - These are such awesome pictures! I can’t believe how perfect the weather was. I knew it was going to be on the beach, but I had no idea it would be in such a beautiful area. Shoot, I want to go back there just to hang out… lol.
I had a great time. You guys are so great.
Beverly - GREAT PICTURES!! THE TRUE BEAUTY OF THE DAY IS SEEN IN THEM….
OOOOO THE 57, NICE GRAND FINALE
angie - how beautiful! I love the flip flops and the teal and red…………. the bride is just glowing
congratulations
Alma - The pictures are amazing!!!
uncle howard - leaving a comment as instructed! aunt beatrice said it best!! i agree with her. nice!!! love you both! uncle howard
aunt beatrice - my oh my cassie and ryan you are gorgeous! these pictures are beauty-ful! love you dear!
brendan - amazing vivid colors! this captured the day perfectly!! i can almost taste the salt in the air!!!! =)
julie j - WOW!!! i feel like i was there!! awesome job!! love you cassie and ryan!
Craig - breathtaking! the photographers are top notch!!
Graicee - OMG!!! these pictures are beautiful, makes me want to get married! luv the flip flops at the beach, nice touch!
Erik - Awesome photos!!!! You guys looked amazing!
Becky Moruzzi - What a beautiful wedding. I love the beach theme. The bride is drop dead beautiful and the groom looks like John Travolta.
Sue Cox - What a beautiful setting for a wonderful day.
Ryan Russek - so awesome! I can’t wait for all the rest of them and our super cool book!
@ Jeff- thanks a million for letting me take a few shots myself. It was really cool to get to take pictures of cassie on such a special day. Plus it was awesome getting to use that lens. I have never shot with a fixed lens before so it was a different but awesome feeling. I accidently messed up the focus on a couple of the shots because I was trying to zoom out of habit.. haha.
Naomi - These pictures are gorgeous!!! The colors pop right off the page!!! You all look lovely!!!
Chris Wilson - Beautiful photos, much happiness!
Chris Wilson - Wonderful photos, much happiness!
Emily - Tiffany green!!! I love it already. Great pictures and what a beautiful couple! Congratulations!
Dianna - So beautiful. And everyone looks so comfy in their shoes. Maybe … just maybe… that is why everyone looks so happy.
I love the teal colors.
Tracey Tarrence - Beautiful! May you be blessed with a lifetime of love and happiness.
Theresa Palmer - They are as beautiful as the two of you!! Such an awesome day!!
Cass - Fabulous photos! What a fantastic day!
Laurie Fernandez, classmate of Vicki's - These pictures turned out great! Such a beautiful beach wedding! (loved the sandals on the guys!) Congrats to the bride and groom!
Judith (CEHH) - These pictures are very beautiful…..
SAMANTHA - WOW THESE PICTURES ARE AMAZING… CASSIE LOOKS GORGEOUS AS EVER!
Debbie Campbell, classmate of Vicky's - Nice of you to share. What beautiful pictures. Congratulations to the Bride and Groom.
Courtney - Cassie and Ryan! These pictures are incredible!! You two look so unbelievably happy! Congratulations!
Gena Padgett - These are so beautiful! I was there and they look so beautiful in all of the photos!
Elizabeth - What fantastic photos of such beautiful people! I love the colors!! Congratulations you two!!
Stacey Gilbert - absolutely stunning cassie!!!! So happy for you two!! <3
Sarah - i love theses pictures and i love my cousin cassie!!
Noah - Great pictures, love the short depth of focus used for the majority.
Hali - Beautiful photos! I love how classy & casual it is at the same time! I can’t wait to see the rest
Laura H - Gorgeous photos! Congrats to the happy couple!!!
Kristel Faye Soriano - GORGEOUS photos!
Karley Mellberg - Wow, these pictures are amazing! You two look so beautiful together.
Julianna - So beautiful! The picture where Ryan first sees her is splendid
kenny - wow! great pics! bravo!!
Murr - so, youngrens….do you download pictures and alternate giving yourselves pats on the backs? well, you should. this captured the day so perfectly i dont even need my own memories in my mind. so, for those out of town guests that could not make it…just look at these pics and do not feelleft out. i cant wait to see the reception!!!! i give it a rating of 25 out of a possible 10. =)
-murr (hairstylist) =)
csteege - well done
Kristi Robinson - Such GREAT pics. Love the beach theme. Congrats!!!
Robin Steege - Can’t stop looking at these pic’s everytime I do I see something so special…
Cathy H - Everything is so beautiful!!! Congratulations
Mike & Lisa Nolan - We loved your wedding and we love your beautiful pictures!
Megan Miller - Love Love Love these photos!! Cassie is stunning and Ryan looks so happy!!! YAY for the Russeks!!
Christina Carlin - Stunning photos of a stunning couple! So much love here!
Piper - These are wonderful!!! CASSIE YOU ARE AMAZING IN EVERY WAY!!!!
Nik Nieblas - THese look AWESOME. So glad I could be part of your day! Ryan, you lok DAMN sexy.
Ricky mar - Beautiful weeding!!!
Robin Steege - So beautiful and so real…thank you Erin and Jeff we love you and your eye for LOVE between my daugthter and son in law.:)
Harmony Loves - omg! I love the emotions you all captured! So gorgeous!
Vicki Steege - These pictures are AMAZING!!!!
Lindsay Taylor - This was such a beautiful wedding! Beautiful bride, perfect weather, great reception…. the pictures captured it perfectly. Congratulations, Ryan and Cassie
Andy Sundquist - Such a beautiful wedding, and wonderful pictures!!! Congrats Cassie and Ryan!!!
Jessica - BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Awesome photos!
Ashley A - Yay! Congrats Cass and Ryan! Ur wedding was beautiful!
Brad Steege - Great Job on the pictures. was fun working with you guys
Sandy - Looks like the perfect wedding…you both look amazing!! Enjoy your life together…
Leah & Tristan - All I have to say, we look GOOOOOOOD. Oh and I’m gonna borrow these two for my wedding, whenever that will be. love you guys <3
Emiliy - Cassie is a beautiful bride. Kelly made a gorgeous bridesmaid! I love her colors! Congrats to the happy couple!
Kimberly Wood - Gorgeous Pictres!!! Everyone looked stunning. The colors for the wedding were perfect for the setting and I always love flip flops at a beach wedding. If my wedding have been in spring time I would have wanted it to look just like this one. By the way Cassie, you were the best part!
Genae - Congrats! These pictures are so pretty. Glad it wasn’t raining!
Cassie Steege Russek - YES! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited