I think this has to be my longest blog post ever! It took me the entire day to pick my favorites to blog because there were just sooo many that I loved! Amy and Frank (one of the the coolest couples ever) got married at my new favorite venue Strawberry Farms. Seriously…I LOVE this place! The grounds are beautiful, they have a barn (I have a “thing” for barns), and their on-site coordinator Heather Howery is awesome! She showed me all the cool spots to take pictures a couple of weeks ago and I couldn’t be more pleased!

I have been looking forward to Amy and Frank’s wedding ever since their engagement session! They live in Chicago but decided to get married here since Amy is originally from So-Cal. Amy found out about me through a friend of a friend and I’m so glad she did! Amy and Frank are two of the most coolest, easy going, care-free couples I’ve ever met. On top of that, they are just so sweet to each other..every time I would look over at them, they always had smiles on their faces and just looking totally in love..just how it should be!

Amy and Frank left no detail unturned which made me very happy! The beautiful flowers were provided by one of my favorite florists, Flower Allie Weddings. She always delivers so I was happy to hear that she was Amy’s florist! Their colors were pink and green which just so happens to be my favorite color combo EVER! The colors just really popped which made for some beautiful, vivid images.

Amy and Frank…I hope you’re enjoying each other in Malaysia! I had SUCH an amazing time sharing your wedding day with you and I’m so honored to have been your wedding photographer!

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Love this shot of the bouquets…GORGEOUS!

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Amy is so beautiful!

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One of my most *FAVORITE* images I’ve ever taken!

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I want one of her..(the little one that is!)

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Frank said I had to tell him dirty jokes to get a smile out of him…gotta love him!

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The view over Strawberry Farms is BREATHTAKING!

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My Favorite from the day!

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LOL…Amy’s dad had one of the best speeches ever!

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See…in love..just as it should be!

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Julie: This is my first time commenting...and I love your photos! They are so beautiful. This wedding was so lovely and you captured all of the little details that brides love. Thank you for sharing!!! May 17, 2008 12:00 am

manus: very nice colors!  the guest book looks cool! May 12, 2008 12:00 am

tiffany: Wow!  Every single one of these pictures is just amazing.  I am in love with this wedding. May 12, 2008 12:00 am

ConnieS: this is my fav wedding you´ve shot so far!  your eye keeps getting better and better! :) May 12, 2008 12:00 am

sandie: WOW! Amazing! I have been wanting to shoot there so bad! You did a great job. Beautiful images! May 11, 2008 12:00 am

angie: where did they get their guestbook??? LOVE it! May 11, 2008 12:00 am

Amy and Frank: Hi Trista! Greetings from Malaysia! We are so incredibly happy with these pictures - thank you thank you thank you! We are so lucky to have had you as our wedding photographer. talk to you soon! May 10, 2008 12:00 am

Kenzie Shores: WOW! these are just so beautiful! May 9, 2008 12:00 am

june: The one where she is standing against the ledge looks like she´s wearing a completely different dress! I love the images... Beautiful! :) May 9, 2008 12:00 am

Charming Events: Love these pics. Trista! The lanterns and flowers are my favorite! May 9, 2008 12:00 am

Grace: I love the vibrant colors! I love the picture of the cake and the lights in the background (3rd from the bottom). May 9, 2008 12:00 am

trish: Trista, absolutely love this post.  Such beautiful details and colours and moments.  Your absolute favourite is mine too - I think it reflects the words you use to describe your style perfectly! May 8, 2008 12:00 am

Chrissy: Trista, THESE ARE GORGEOUS!!!!  LOVE THEM!!! May 8, 2008 12:00 am

DrewB: SO gorgeous!  I love everything about this wedding! May 8, 2008 12:00 am

Sharon: LUV everything about this session!!! The colors and details are yummy. You can´t go wrong with such a beautiful couple. May 8, 2008 12:00 am

michael: Love the shot of him kissing her in the field! Great stuff. May 8, 2008 12:00 am

Jill Higgins: These images are just gorgeous!  You favs are my favs too.  What a gorgeous couple and details - I know they are THRILLED with their photos!  :) May 8, 2008 12:00 am

Platinum Weddings by Kerrie: Absolutely gorgeous! Amazing details, fun colors, and a beautiful couple so obviously in love= a recipe for a perfect day:) May 8, 2008 12:00 am

***sssiiiiggghhhhh*** Well, it’s finally begun…the beginning of the end…of my youth!!! *tear* The other day, I discovered a new wrinkle that I SWEAR was not there last week! I’ve been obsessing about this new wrinkle ever since I discovered it and I’m certain that the stress of turning 30 has finally gotten to me and has reared it’s ugly head in the form of a freakin’ wrinkle!!! I discussed this new wrinkle with my cousin yesterday over some yummy Korean BBQ and she expressed her concerns over her new saggy eyelid. LOL…..it seems like just yesterday when we were both in Junior High gushing about our latest crushes and now we are talking about wrinkles and saggy eyelids…where did all the years go??? Well, don’t think I’m going to let this new wrinkle DEFEAT me! I did extensive research yesterday while Doug was sleeping and I think I’ve found the solution! I’m a frequent visitor on MakeUp Alley (if you haven’t checked it, you definitely should!). It has consumer reviews on almost every makeup/skincare product you can imagine. Anyhow, I read this review about this product called Green Cream and after seeing all the positive reviews, I ordered it online! I can’t wait to try it…hopefully it will help because I’m not ready to get Botox ;-) So, after reading this post, I’m sure you’re just as depressed as I am about the inevitable end of your own youth. So, I thought I’d cheer us all up with a song that makes me happy! I LOVE this song and the video..makes me want to be young and crazy again with none of the worries of adulthood! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Mark and Candice Brooke: Hey it was nice seeing you the other night. Your blog is rocken May 7, 2008 12:00 am

Angela: I don´t know about the Green Cream ... I tend to be wary of anything that contains parabens after all the bad things I´ve read about them.

Besides you are beautiful! Be proud, sistah. :) May 3, 2008 12:00 am

rowena: You are funny! And you don´t look a day over 25. May 2, 2008 12:00 am

angel swanson: i think you´re totally imagining the wrinkle... haha  my mom always points out mine, but i say they add character.  ;-)  tell me how the green cream works, though... just in case!  xoxo May 1, 2008 12:00 am