I am so excited to finally share Courtney and Ryan’s Wedding here on the blog.  Just a few days ago, I shared some of their formal family portraits, but now I get to post my favorite images from their wedding day – all the fun portraits!

Ryan and Courtney it seems have always known each other.  Growing up, their families knew each other and did things together.  In high school they dated.  But it wasn’t until now that they got serious and decided to spend eternity together.  Ryan and Courtney were sealed in the Los Angeles LDS Temple on March 20th, which is two days before our anniversary.  It was a nice way to start to celebrate our 7 years together to shoot this wonderful wedding side by side.  I think that describes how Brian and I are – always side by side.  And I can see the same quality in Ryan and Courtney.  They were so comfortable together and just loved being together.  I think that’s the most important thing – to be your spouse’s best friend.  I know they will love married life because now they won’t have to say “goodbye” at the end of the night.

Here is the Mormon Temple.

Everyone waiting for them to exit.  I loved the bidesmaids’ dresses – so cute!

And….. Courtney and Ryan – husband and wife!

After we spent some time taking the family portraits (which you can view HERE), we walked around the temple grounds and took some casual wedding portraits of the two of them.  This series perfectly shows how sweet and loving and…. simply happy they were.  I loved their laughter – it was contagious!

Of course we needed some portraits in front of the LDS temple.  Courtney was stunning in her beautiful bridal dress.

I don’t remember what I said to get these awesome expressions, but I LOVE it!  So fun and full of personality.

Here is my favorite series from the day.  I loved them so much I couldn’t narrow down which ones to share, so here are three sweet, loving portraits of Courtney and Ryan.

After we took the temple portraits, we quickly stopped at a nearby location to get a little different portraits.  I loved the tall grass in this field, and here is my favorite from the spot.

We headed to the reception, which was held at a private residence in La Verne.

Courtney and Ryan chose to have a ring ceremony for their family and friends, and I’m glad they did.  It was beautiful!

Here is Ryan watching his beautiful bride come down the aisle.

And Courtney and her dad.

The bishop gave some  nice words.

And they exchanged rings.  I loved their laughter and personality.

The rings.

As I mentioned, Courtney and Ryan grew up together.  I love that Courtney was dressing up as a bride in the picture.  And I love even more that Ryan was an Indian.  Hehe – what does that say about boys and girls?!  So cute and funny.  What wonderful memories to cherish.  And I know you truly will live “Happily Ever After”.

Courtney and Ryan created many beautiful details for their wedding day.  I loved it!  Especially the colorful candy station.  Yum!

And their lovely cake.

I’ll leave you with this first dance picture from their reception.

Just Married!  That says it all.

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