lauren and nick have a relationship that is rooted in intentionality and authenticity. one that is honest and focused on loving each other well. she laughs at his jokes. and he can’t help but smile when he looks at her. they bring out the best in each other. she is his beloved. and he is hers.

so about a month ago, lauren and i got together for lunch. we caught each other up the going-ons in our lives. we recounted the glory days at westmont. we laughed and schemed hypothetical scenarios as we always do. and we chit-chatted about wedding planning details and dreamed up photo awesomeness. all of lauren’s planning was coming together beautifully and the event was set to take place on may 7th at elings park in santa barbara. i. counldn’t. wait.

the next day, i got text from lauren asking if i was free may 8th. i was intrigued. and yes, i was free. so i called to get the story and here what she was scheming. she told me that ty warner (the owner of the resort where both lauren and nick work) had offered to host the wedding at san ysidro ranch where lauren and nick had met and fallen in love and that they were considering accepting the invitation and moving the wedding. i said “of course, you’re going to accept. i’m all in.” and so they did. and rightly so i might add. the weather was simply gorgeous, the details simple yet stunning, the views and gardens breathtaking. the mother-of-the-bride said “it was like a garden of eden” and that it was.

and so, here is their wedding day story…(beware, it’s kinda long, but i just couldn’t help myself. my bad).

classic lauren…