say yes....

to the dress!

Sorry for a girly moment but seriously, who doesn't love that show? As my sister and I are getting ready for shooting Leslie and Darren's wedding tomorrow and perhaps lookin' for some inspiration as we're hoping for a "Say Yes to the Dress' marathon on TLC.

However Liz's beautiful dress came to mind as I listened to all these different ladies talk about what they want in their perfect gown. :)

And surely nothing beats a beautiful gown on the dance floor.

Carol & Sung {Balboa Park, San Diego}

"Only by the sovereignty of God..."

Carol & Sung have one of my favorite love stories.

When Sung asked Carol if he had a chance she told him that it was only by the sovereignty of God. Clearly, it was...because here they are, getting married in May.

Carol has become a sister near & dear to my heart...first bonding over a common love for the Lakers & Anthropologie and now she's someone who I trust to point me to Christ. Through serving together in Sister connection @ LBC we got know each other better and it was actually right before a staff meeting (via facebook) that I found out Sung had asked her to marry him! She stepped in through my front door and though I tried to help it, I looked straight down at her left hand. Lo and behold, there was a beautiful ring on her finger and a sheepish smile on her face.

Getting to be a part of their big day by helping coordinate has been a privilege and I was really really honored when she and Sung wanted me to take some engagement photos in Balboa Park, where they had their first date, and where he almost proposed.

I got to see a playful/affectionate side of them that I had yet to experience and by the end of the day, I had a very full smile on my face. I was so blessed by their company and generosity... no doubt in my heart that God had sovereignly brought a kind, faithful and God-loving man into Carol's life in his perfect timing. I've already posted some of my favorites.... but enjoy the rest!

So much fun on the trolley driving into Balboa park. :)

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley

Ding, ding, ding went the bell

Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings...

I was in love with this tree. Absolutely lovely moment when the petals from the tree started falling upon Carol & Sung.

The Prado....where Sung was originally going to propose...but God had other plans for them. :)

I'd say Carol is ready to become Sung's Mrs. Megabyte

I'm so so so happy for you both and can't wait until your big day!

love...and the san diego zoo

I was in the car driving back from a couple of pretty good wipeouts at the beach when Brenda got the call that Maria was ENGAGED. We did the typical squeal as she relayed the news to the rest of us in the car. I remember with certain fondness and humor when they first got together, during the first year that Maria & I were living in San Diego as they had to navigate many trials and seasons of growth, as individuals and together.

Needless to articulate, I was so honored when they asked me to go to the World Famous San Diego zoo to take some engagement photos of them... especially because that's where Alex asked Maria to marry him. Ever since I heard their story about how he asked here while they were riding on the SkyTram I wanted to ask him "Weren't you afraid the ring was going to fall???" I guess that shows my clumsy thinking because as we were riding the skytram to "recreate" the moment he simply responded "No, not really."

It was surprisingly humid for a March afternoon, but we had so much fun laughing with (and a bit at) each other that I know their wedding day is going to just as much fun. :)

Your wedding is coming soooo soon! I can't wait for it!