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The Weddings and Engagements of Our Gorgeous #TYCouples
We knew that CJ and Elizabethβs wedding day would have all of the elements we adore about our #TYweddingsβ¦ timeless style, meaningful traditions, and so many emotional, holy-wow-this-love-is-deep moments. CJ and Elizabeth are a beautiful couple inside AND out (Jeff and I have been head-over-Youngren-heels for them since their engagement session in Balboa Park!), so
As the sun was setting, Omair and Christy simply held each other, closed their eyes, and listened to the sounds of the ocean waves. At last, they were marriedβ¦ and in that moment, nothing else mattered. Of all the sights from this coupleβs beautiful wedding day, this was one of our favorites: two souls completely
Christy couldn’t wait to see the look on Omair’s face when he saw her as a bride… and long before their wedding day came, it was the moment Omair had been dreaming of, too. He couldn’t wait to see Christy for the first time wearing the dress she had chosen, twirl her around, and stand
When they dreamed of their wedding day, Eric and Whitney imagined exactly what it would sound like… The joyful sounds of clinking glasses during the toasts, boisterous laughter from all their friends on the dance floor, and the buzz of their guests mingling together in one beautiful, whimsically romantic ballroom. After saying “I do” in
Happy isnβt quite the right word to describe Eric and Whitney’s hearts on their wedding dayβ¦ GIDDY is much more like it! Jeff and I got a taste of these cutie-pies last year for their lovely engagement session, and we instantly fell in love with their silly, sweet, flirtatiously-competitive way together. Itβs easy to tell
Lucas and Anna dreamed of a wedding day led by joyβ¦ and their wish came true on a perfect June day in New York City. It was a day FULL of joyful surprises! Jeff and I quickly learned at Lucas and Annaβs engagement session that these two have a very affectionate way together, and their
Thereβs something about the way Lucas and Anna love each other thatβs simply different than anything theyβve ever experienced. Itβs much deeper than a friendship, though theirs is unbreakable. It goes beyond the love language of affection they both speak (and oh-how-obvious it was – these two were so adorably affectionate throughout their entire engagement
With all the far-away places that life takes Dan and Jen, HOME is the most sacred place. Tons of time and elbow-grease have gone into making their home the perfect haven⦠and they could spend hours content at home with a charcuterie board, two glasses of wine, and records of Tom Petty or The Grateful
Jerry and Julie wanted to freeze this moment in time: committed to each other and very (very) in love. It was oh-so-obvious how much Jerry adores his Julie, and how Julie totally comes alive when she’s around him… it was the sweetest thing to capture! (Just scroll even a few images into this session, and
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CLASSIC & TRADITIONAL WEDDING AT THE GRAND DEL MAR
Every element of Greg and Amelia's wedding was dripping with elegance and classic glamour, including the breathtaking ceremony in the Capella Chapel, the sweetest getaway EVER, and the lovely-lovely fresh white florals by Adorations. Merilee of EverAfter Events designed a breathlessly perfect day, and Amelia was a VISION in her classic wedding gown.
ROMANTIC HILLTOP WEDDING IN RANCHO SANTA FE
Oh be still my swooning photographer heart! Roman and Zlatkaβs wedding at The Hidden Castle, a French chateau estate venue atop the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, was everything magical, romantic, and elegant! From Zlatkaβs dynamite dress to Romanβs chic presence to the 180 degree views of the hills of San Diego, this whole day was simply stunning!
EMOTIONAL WEDDING AT THE LODGE TORREY PINES
If you could wrap up everything Jeff and I love into one beautiful #TYWedding package, it would be this wedding right here. Tradition, elegance, emotion, legacyβ¦ and loads of classic black and white! Chris and Koreeβs dreamy wedding at The Lodge at Torrey Pines was crafted by the impeccable talent of Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings.
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ABOUT THE YOUNGRENS
Weβre Jeff and Erin Youngren, a hubby and wifey team that photographs amazing couples and their incredible weddings. Hopeless romantics, BFF's, and mama + daddy to James, weβre obsessed with traveling, podcasts, Oreos (Erin) and whiskey (Jeff).
