We celebrated our first wedding anniversary this past weekend.  It was the absolute happiest day of my life, and to be honest, last year I didn’t share it on the blog.  I won’t get into the specific reasons that I chose not to share it, but we’ll just say it’s because I have to keep a lot of things very private for my own safety and security. However, after spending five days in the very place we got married 365 days ago, I couldn’t help but go through every single photo and relive the happiest most cherished moments of my life thus far.  Then I realized that I just have to share it with you.  I want you to experience the joy and love I felt on this day- plus it’s wedding season, so I’m sure some of you guys may enjoy a few sappy wedding posts.  It’s been a whirlwind year but marriage is such a fantastic journey and I look forward to many more years to come.
My dress is a Justin Alexander gown from Mon Amie bridal salon in Orange County.  You won’t believe it, but it’s the very first gown I tried on.  I knew it was “the one”.  To be honest, the whole planning experience was an absolute dream.  I am told that I was a very easy going bride- we wanted the feel of the wedding to be very relaxed and I feel like that was definitely reflected on the big day.
Keep reading after the break to view a few more pictures of our wedding day!

 

I hope you enjoyed some of our wedding day portraits!  I plan to share two more posts on our wedding day later this week.  The next one will be photos of our wedding colors, ocean ceremony on the sand, and bridal party. The other will feature photos from our ocean view reception!  Thank you so much for reading!

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51 Comments

  7. I loved looking at your photographs!! That is super special that you guys revisited the spot that you got married. Jayare and I did that for our first anniversary also! We actually had a picnic at the exact spot. Super special moment! You both look great and your dress is absolutely stunning!! Your photographer did a wonderful job! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos!! I'm glad you decided to share them!

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  9. Oh my gosh, you are the most beautiful bride ever! These are seriously some of the prettiest, happiest wedding photos I've seen. You two look so incredibly in love! ๐Ÿ™‚ And I love love LOVE your dress! It's stunning on you! Thanks for sharing! xo.

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  10. Beautiful photos! Your photographer really captured these moments perfectly, and you both look fantastic. I LOVE you dress!!

    Happy anniversary ๐Ÿ™‚

    xoxo Jackie
    somethingaboutthatthing.blogspot.com

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  12. Hi Elle!

    Thanks for swinging by my page! I absolutely adore the photos above. I think its cute that you have sunflowers – they instantly brought a huge simile to my face!

    Take Care!
    Jenn.
    SnappyLemon.com

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  21. Wow, you look absolutely gorgeous! Those photos are really beautiful and I'm so glad you decided to share them. I can't wait to see photos of the ceremony and color scheme. Stunning!

    xo Jenny

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  27. These are so beautiful!! And they also make me really excited ๐Ÿ™‚
    23 days until I get married!

    Nicole
    settleinn.blogspot.com

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  34. Gorgeous! Your pictures are fabulous and I adore your dress. We celebrated our anniversary this past weekend too- we've been married three years! Happy anniversary!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  37. Beautiful, beautiful photos! Happy Anniversary! I'm in love with the style of your dress…that's exactly what I dream of wearing for my wedding. You two look so in love and you're photographer did a really good job capturing natural moments. I wish you and your hubby a lifetime of happiness!

    Wardrobe on Wheels

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  39. First off, these are amazing photos!!! Secondly, I want your dress when I can married. That bow at the back is stunning. You look absolutely stunning!!!! xo

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  40. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and following me! I'm following you now on various social media and to perfectly honest; I simply LOVE your blog and you look like a princess!! So beautiful! Congrats!!

    XOXO

    EK

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