Hayley and Michael Renew Their Vows @ Hotel Del Coronado

What a sweet, sweet couple.  Hayley contacted me a few months ago.  She and her husband Michael had decided to take a vacation from their busy lives in Arizona (Michael is in the air force) and spend some relaxing time in San Diego.   And they had an occasion to celebrate... their fourth anniversary!

In addition to spending some time in Sunny San Diego, they also decided that it was time to renew their vows.  Hayley mentioned that when they were married four years ago they went to their local courthouse, and she felt that she didn't get the real wedding experience.  Only the required witnesses.  No pretty photos to mark the occasion.  She decided that now was the time to relive those feelings, renew their vows, and get some fun photos!

Hayley has always loved the Hotel Del since she was a little girl, who would come to San Diego on family vacations.  She and Michael decided on the beautiful sands of Coronado beach for their ceremony, with the gorgeous hotel in the backdrop.  The day was not sunny.  There was not a beautiful glowing sunset.  But I think their love shines through, and their photos are brilliant reflections of how much they care for each other...

 

 

































Happy 4th anniversary, Michael and Hayley!  I hope the rest of your vacation was lovely!

Michelle & Mike's Bright and Sunny Coronado Wedding

Let me start off by saying this:  The sunbburn was worth it.

You might remember Mike & Michelle's couple's session last month... just as a refresher, they got married a few months ago, but June 5th was "The Big Day" where they shared their vows in front of their friends and families.  June Gloom kept it's distance and it was a gorgeous day at Breaker's Beach in Coronado.  The sky and water were the bluest I've seen in quite a while.  The sun was out in full force (I have the awkward farmer's tan and sunburn to proove it!), and it was simply a beautiful day for Mike & Michelle's "I Do's"...





Having already done the "official" vows a few months back, Mike and Michelle decided to write their own this time around.  Mike started his off with a quote from The Simpsons, which was a perfect testament to his playful, joking personality.  Michelle had a tough act to follow, but she held her own and had lovely things to say.  I thought it was cute when during their kiss Mike removed his hat to... block the view.  So fun.

Michelle just wanted to show off her shoes... and they were really cute!









I think its okay to break the rules on your wedding day... Even though it says "keep off"... on a military base... It made for some fun photos!













And to cap off a beautiful afternoon, Mike and his friends decided to celebrate by plunging into the Pacific Ocean...



Many, many congratulations, Mike & Michelle!  Your wedding was beautiful, and I wish you both all the best in the future!