Shawna and Alain were supposed to have a big celebration last year to celebrate their 10 years of marriage.  But, Alain ended up being deployed to Afghanistan, so we celebrated their 11 years of marriage, and 2 kids, at Paradise Gardens in Oceanside!

A couple of things really stood out to me.  Shawna really wanted good food, and her guests to have lots of fun.  And really, the whole afternoon and evening was just that.  Everyone loved the photo booth, the food by Slice of Heaven Catering was delicious, a rocking dance floor, and they even had Party Donuts and a Haagen-Dazs Station.  Yum!  Victor with Can-Do is always a fabulous DJ, and all around great guy.  The lovely flowers are by Sweet Flowers.  And I especially have to thank Alice of Paradise Gardens and Darica of SD Traditions for the smoothness and ease of the day.

Shawna and Alain, I’m so thrilled to have been a part of such a wonderful celebration.  You have such a beautiful family, and you are an example to us all of your support of each other.  Congratulations!

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Shawna and Alain saw each other before the ceremony, and they’ve been married 11 years.  BUT, please check out the look on his face, so sweet!

A family sand ceremony:They danced back down the aisle!

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  • Shirley Dismuke

    Chelsea Anne the photographs are absolutely breathtaking impeccable craftsmanship, Love Love Love them. Touche’ job well done
    Thanks for divine work,
    Mom Shirley

  • Shawna

    The pictures truly are worth 1,000 words. I already knew your work was second to none, but this just confirms it. Thank you for helping to make this day so amazing. We had a blast! I just love what you did. You truly captured the day!
    Shawna

  • Kenna Williams

    I attended this renewal and these pictures are absolutely stunning!!!! Simply beautiful!

  • Patrick k. Nadje

    Shwana and Alain. Great pics!!! Happy for you. Happy that your happy!!!
    you look cool. Wish I were with you. Love always.. pat.

  • Shawna these pictures are so beautiful!!! You guys have a beautiful family and I just love it!!!!!

  • Hi Chelsea – you do such amazing work and you’re fabulous to work with as well! Best of both worlds. 🙂

    You captured everything so beautifully – thank you!

    Darica (the wedding coordinator)

We decided to do an early morning beach session for Jewel and Ryan’s photos.  It was such a great idea, the beach was mellow and the light was perfect.  And, I just laughed the entire time.  I’m not even sure what was so funny (maybe everything is funnier at 8am), but we had a ton of fun.  Maybe I’m the one who’s extra hilarious? 🙂

The wedding is going to be fabulous!

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I can’t wait for Jen and Shane’s wedding at the gorgeous Estancia La Jolla next month.  I love their natural ease together, and it was great getting to know them.  We cruised around downtown Carlsbad, and then ended up at the beach.

Engagement sessions make me happy.  I love laughing with each couple and chatting about our lives.  I get to meet the most wonderful people that way!

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  • Donel Williams

    What a great looking couple 🙂 The photos are amazing and I love how you were able to capture the love they share. Congratulations, Shane and Jen!