Chico Wedding Photographer: Ben and Lauren Tease...

What an honor to be a part of this wedding on Saturday evening! Thank you so much, Ben and Lauren, along with your sweet family and friends!More to come soon...

Paradise Wedding: Tyler and Liesl

Tyler and Liesl live in Colorado, so we didn't get to spend a lot of time together before their wedding. In fact, we met in person for the first time, two days before their wedding. And you will quickly notice from these photos, that they are amazing people. Their joy, totally infectious. Their love for each other, so obvious. We enjoyed every moment of their wedding day. The day took place at Chapelle de L'Artiste in Paradise. Such a beautiful setting for a small wedding. We were able to be with Tyler and Liesl nearly all day -- as they prepared and spent time with a few close family and friends. They all made us feel right at home and we're so thankful for this opportunity.

Tyler and Liesl, you are wonderful people! Thank you friends! May you have a blessed life together! Much Love, K and K

Vendors: Venue: Chapelle de L'Artiste Makeup and Hair: Pink Diamond Artistry Catering: Roots Catering Cake: Lovely Layers Cakery Floral Design: Christian and Johnson Photographer: K Stone Photography

Liesl was seriously like this the entire day...

Tyler, you are so great!

Liesl, you are beautiful!

Their first look:

You are both so sweet to each other...

Loved all the details...

Christian and Johnson put together all the flowers and centerpieces, which were stunning...

Lovely Layers Cakery, did a beautiful job with the cake design...

And yes, Chapelle de L'Artiste provided an amazing backdrop for their wedding day...

An absolutely touching ceremony...

And right after the ceremony, they shared these sweet moments...

Chico Wedding Photographers: Josh and Lizz

Josh and Lizz knew they wanted a simple celebration. They wanted their closest family and friends gathered around them. And they wanted it to be meaningful. Their wedding day was certainly that. It included lawn games, laughter and the best of friends. It included a lot of handmade elements and thoughtful moments. And what I appreciated most, was how much Josh and Lizz love each other. So much lies ahead of them in the coming months and years. We can't wait to see and hear about your adventures that you will finally take together.

Josh and Lizz, Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding day. We are blessed to know you. Much Love, K and K

Vendors: Venue: Neighborhood Church Dress: David's Bridal Floral: Chico Florist Cake: Shaleen Hoff Caterer: La Comida DJ: Caleb King

This bracelet is a family heirloom and so special for Lizz to have on her wedding day.

Lizz, you are beautiful!

Josh is such a great guy!

Josh and Lizz didn't see one another before the wedding, but they did get this moment...

Loved the detail here...

The ceremony was held beside the creek, at Neighborhood Church. As you can see, Josh had the sweetest response to Lizz...

They had the best of friends who celebrated with them all day long...

And then we got to spend a little bit of time with them...

The details for the reception were handmade and perfect for the day.

Lizz had made a jar of jam for every guest.

A beautiful cheesecake made for dessert by Shaleen Hoff. She is so talented!

The reception was held creekside and so Josh and Lizz rode in on this canoe...

You two are stunning...

Then they had this cute moment, when they thought we weren't looking...

Thanks so much Mr. and Mrs. Hill...

Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday...

Oh dear, I do realize that I am posting Wednesday's post on Tuesday. And I am doing that on purpose because tomorrow's post will feature Josh and Lizz's wedding.

As for today, this is why we never want to put our camera's down...

A Chico Creek Wedding: Josh and Lizz Tease...

Josh and Lizz were married on Saturday -- a perfect day for their wedding. Thank you both for letting us into this season of your lives. We are so grateful and can hardly wait to share more from your beautiful day. Have a great Monday -- we are taking this week off to spend some time with family. Is there anything better?

And because this moment happened right after the first...

Can't wait to share more friends :)

Chico Backyard Wedding: That Moment

There are moments during every wedding, when it just happens. I start to get emotional; a tiny lump forms in my throat telling me something really special is happening. And this was one of those moments during Jackie and Kyle's wedding day. Jackie and her Dad went to share their dance together. The lyrics to I Loved Her First, by Heartland, played in the background and I felt the smallest tear come down my face. These moments get me every time. Because they are once in a lifetime.

Thank you friends, for letting us into your lives.

Totally blessed,

K

Chapelle De L'artiste Wedding and Lovely Layers Cake and Blue Shoes

I am editing a wedding right now that was full of details. Everything planned so well and among the common theme was the color blue. It made me realize that a well thought out day makes a good end story. For all of us. So here's my quick thought for the day. Before you invest in a bunch of details, think about what your common theme will be. Whether it is a color or a style, if you know and can stay true to that, then the planning process may just be easier for you.

And you will love the end result, the design of your wedding day will be beautiful and cohesive. Who would have known that shoes could complement a cake so well? (and wait until you see how the rest of these details came together)

Happy planning friends! I hope to share so much more from this wedding soon.

Emily, with Lovely Layers Cakes, handcrafted this beautiful cake.

A Chico Backyard Wedding: Kyle and Jackie Tease...

Kyle and Jackie had a beautiful backyard wedding this Saturday on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Their story starts in high school when cowboy met sweet country girl.... We are so thankful to have been a part of this special wedding day.

K and K

more to come very soon...

A Centerville Wedding: Leon and Maritza

We only met Leon and Maritza in March. Yet, it feels like we have known them longer. They are sweet, down to earth people who make our job easy.  And their wedding day was absolutely beautiful. Leon and Maritza have known one another for a long time. They said that everyone's reaction to their engagement was "it's about time" :) And it was time, perfect timing for them. The day was well thought out. And as for their future:  we are excited for them. I have a feeling that together, they will do great things in this world.

There is also something wonderful for us, as photographers, when we get to experience another culture. They had a beautiful mass at church in Durham. And the entire ceremony was in spanish. This made our job different and I actually felt like it made us capture things better. Instead of listening we watched and we photographed. It pushed us as artists. It made me see how strong of a love these two share.

So thank you Maritza and Leon for being you. For letting us be a part of such a powerful wedding day. We are so honored and grateful beyond words.

Much Love, K and K

Church: St. James Catholic Church in Durham Venue: Centerville Estate Makeup: The Powder Room Hair: Satori Florist: Cambray Rose Catering: Roots Cake: Upper Crust DJ: Platinum Productions

Once again, I cannot tell you how much I LOVE working with Ashley at the Powder Room. She Rocks!

Cambray Rose Florist did an incredible job with the floral design

Leon, you are so awesome! This little flower girl had the right idea... We all must stay hydrated and well fed on a wedding day :)

Maritza looked stunning. Just love her!

The first look

Maritza, you are beautiful!

We then moved to Durham for the ceremony at Saint James Catholic Church.

The details for the day were stunning. I even loved the hair designs that were created by the girls at Satori.

We wanted to take a few more portraits before the grand entrance into the reception.

The Reception was just perfect and casual and down to earth.

Loved that there was a Mariachi band as well.

Lots of cute kiddos...

And toasts... This man came from Mexico to share in the celebration and he was a whole lot of fun!

And of course some sweet dancing shared by the bride and groom to end a long, but wonderful day!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Stephen and Kelsey

I could hardly sleep the night before their wedding. My excitement for Kelsey and Stephen, coupled with the adrenaline of a double weekend wedding, was just enough to keep me awake. So I thought about their story. Stephen first saw Kelsey at a debriefing for a summer work project that he completed with Campus Crusade. He was intrigued by her from the start.  And so without looking back, he introduced himself. And asked her what kind of bible she was reading. The rest is history. Their friendship quickly grew, even though Stephen lived in Chico and Kelsey in Southern California. It was almost as if Stephen knew from the start that this was the girl he wanted to marry.

I like their story. And we love them. Their wedding day was held at TBS Ranch with every detail meticulously planned by Kelsey. We were so honored to come alongside them during this day. They are loved well, thats for sure.

Thank you Stephen and Kelsey for sharing part of your wedding day with us. You are both beautiful people and we can't wait to see what is in store for you.

Much Love, K and K

Vendors: Venue: TBS Ranch Catering: Sandy's Specialties Flowers: Mallery's Flowers Dessert: The Pink Box Bakery Dress: David's Bridal

And while the girls prepared, the boys were busy doing this...

Love this shot that Kenny captured...

Kelsey, you are beautiful.

The ceremony was held on the lawn at TBS Ranch.

Stephen and Kelsey chose not to see one another before the wedding ceremony, so this is his reaction to seeing her for the first time.

Kelsey, you are gorgeous!

The details were amazing. I loved the table settings and all of the thought that went into them.

Pink Box Bakery did such a good job of presenting this delicious dessert bar. I didn't get to try any of the treats, but I am thinking Kenny and I will be visiting this bakery someday soon :)

Loved their first dance.

And these moments with their families...

Kelsey was a part of a Sorority at USC and all these girls were just the sweetest...

Stephen also had some great friends in college...

The evening ended with lots of dancing.

These girls fought it out for the bouquet...

And just before the end of the night, we caught this sweet moment between Kelsey and Stephen...

Chico Wedding Photographer: Leon and Maritza Tease...

It never gets old. Really, that's how much we like our job. And being a part of Leon and Maritza's wedding yesterday was so wonderful.Just the tiniest of teases from their wedding day out at Centerville Estate. Can't wait to share more!

Thank you so much friends!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Luke and Crystal

Dear Luke and Crystal, What an amazing day! From the minute we showed up, I knew this was going to be a sweet and a calm day. You are both so easy going and happy. We loved that! We watched as your friends and family gathered around you and celebrated your love. It was beautiful. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day. Thank you for giving us the chance to capture two people and their friends. We felt like friends and that means the world to us as photographers.

Happy Honeymooning next month! So grateful for you two! Much Love, K and K

Vendors: Venue: Just This Ranch Florist: M Creations Caterer: La Cocina Economica DJ: Platinum Productions Cake: Upper Crust Makeup: Powder Room

Crystal, you are stunning!

Luke looked awesome and was pretty excited to see his bride...

How can you not love Crystal? Isn't she just the happiest?

And then it started to rain on us... So we moved inside for a couple sweet photos...

And sure enough, about a half hour later, the sun came back... Loved these girls and their flowers...

The ceremony was held on one side of the backyard. It was a sweet ceremony with lots of personal touches. Crystal's Mom sang to both of them, which was beautiful.

We captured these right after the ceremony...

And these are the kind of details you get when you photograph a wedding at Just This Ranch...

How fun are these details? A couch and a tub for the drinks? So great!

And they celebrated the night away... of which will come at a later time....

Chico Wedding Photographer: Stephen and Kelsey Tease...

Wow, it was one crazy weekend! One of those weekends where we look back and thank God for giving us the strength to do things well. And on Sunday, we were blessed to be a part of this wedding at TBS Ranch. Thank you Stephen and Kelsey for sharing your love with so many of us. Can't wait to share more :)

Have a great Tuesday evening! K and K

Chico Wedding Photography: Luke and Crystal Tease...

Loved capturing this wedding on Saturday. Even with a bit of rain, it was an amazing day! Many thanks to Melinda and Alexa with Just This Ranch for giving us a perfect backdrop. Happy Memorial Day Friends! So thankful for all the sacrifices that others have made for freedom in this country. We are blessed. K and K

Walnut Creek Wedding Photographer: Mark and Emily

Dear Mark and Emily, We just want to thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding day. We want to thank you for being friends to us. For being vulnerable and real so many times. And as we photographed your wedding day, we saw eight years of love transform two people and two families. We saw that your friends love you so much. We saw that you two are committed to God and to each other. It blessed us. Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Much Love, K and K

PS: Your wedding day was absolutely beautiful.

The Vendors for this Wedding were: Ceremony: NorthCreek Church Reception: Shannon Community Center Florist: Sunshine Flowers Caterer: Pampered Palate Cupcakes: Sinful Bliss Cupcakes Makeup Artist: Jenn Allen Dress: Davids Bridal

We started the day at what is now Mark and Emily's home in Walnut Creek.

Kenny spent some time with the boys over at another residence in Walnut Creek where Mark was getting ready. Loved this moment between Mark and his mom.

Mark was looking so dapper on this day!

Just a few of Emily at home before the first look... Isn't she stunning?

The First Look

Followed by lots of portraits...

Emily, you are so beautiful!

The bridal party was just the sweetest... These girls have been friends for so long. They are like sisters!

The ceremony took place in a chapel on the campus of North Creek Church.

The reception was held at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin. It was a gorgeous venue and the couple chose sweet decorations.

Before their entrance into the reception, we snuck away for a couple more photos.

Can't say it enough, Emily you are so pretty.

The evening held lots of meaningful toasts.

And I especially loved their first dance...

The dancing, well, let's just say it was a grand party!

And at the very end of the evening, we all said our goodbyes, and wished we too, were heading to Hawaii!

Hope you had the best of honeymoons in Hawaii. Lots of love friends!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Wordless Wednesday, Almost...

Well in between editing, a dentist appointment (apparently I still have wisdom teeth and a cavity) and just the normal work day, I managed to get a lot done. Except this blog post. So please forgive me, as Wordless Wednesday saved me once again. But really, who doesn't want to see another photo of this stunning couple? And hear about my dentist appointment?

Happy Wednesday friends! You are half way through this work week :)

Chico Wedding Photographer: Mark and Emily Tease...

What an incredible weekend. So thankful to be a part of Mark and Emily's wedding. It was really wonderful to see friends and family come around and support these high school sweet hearts. Here is just a tease of our day with them. Thank you so much Mark and Emily. Happy honeymooning friends. Soak up that hawaiian sun for us :) K and K

PS: You are a stunning couple. Love how happy you are together!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Ephraim and Lacey

It was just a couple Tuesdays ago when I received a call from Ephraim and Lacey. I remembered exactly who they were: We had met at the Bridal Show last January (Kenny and Ephraim became instant friends). At the time, the two were unsure on their budget, so we waited. And when they called us on the week of their wedding, we were ecstatic. We moved a couple things around on our schedule, and we were set. And let's just say, we are SO glad it worked. Because we love these two. They are the kind of people that make you feel like friends. As if we had known each other for years. Ephraim is a firefighter and a surfer, which totally follows suit in his personality. Lacey is a details person, sweet and absolutely radiant on her wedding day. They are a perfect together.

The wedding day was warm, but not sure it could have been any better for these two. Thank you so much for inviting us into your celebration. You have the nicest of friends and family. You have style. You make us all laugh and most of all, you have a love for each other that inspires others. We are honored to know you both. Thank you, thank you.

Much Love, K and K

Vendors: Getting Ready: Hotel Diamond Venue: White Ranch Events Hair: Makeup: The Powder Room Catering: Family and Friends DJ: Elite Sound Photobooth: Snapshots Photo Booth

Lacey, you are absolutely gorgeous...

Ephraim, you rock!

Loved that everyone was at the Hotel Diamond, and that Kenny caught some of these moments before we headed to the White Ranch

The girls details were awesome

Loved these boys too...

The ceremony and reception were held at White Ranch Events here in Chico. Their reactions upon seeing one another was amazing...

The details were DIY, and I think they looked amazing. Loved the thought and simplicity that went into the day.

Only a glimpse of the toasts, which always make us laugh and cry... at the same time...

We love working with Snapshots Photo Booth at weddings. Even though we are photographing the event, a photobooth lets people do their own thing and provides the most fun of memories.

Epraim and Lacey, you two are so great!

Lacey's Dad joked with us all day about breaking our camera, but I'd say quite the opposite based on this photo.

And this is just the beginning to a great dance party...

Chico Wedding Photographer: Ephraim and Lacey Tease...

Seriously, we may have the best job in the world. So blessed to work with Ephraim and Lacey this weekend. They were married at the beautiful White Ranch here in Chico among family and friends. They are both stunning and the nicest of people. Much love to you two! Have such a great time on your honeymoon! K and K

Chico Wedding Photographer: JP and Karen

It was very last minute. In a matter of days, JP and Karen's life had changed a lot. JP was getting deployed and would be out of the country during their set wedding date. And so, they were married, months before they had planned. And even with everything being last minute, there was something simple and beautiful about their ceremony. It was just them, and a few family and friends gathered at White Ranch. There was no wedding planner, no formal tuxes or decor. It was about the people. It was about the covenant that JP and Karen were making. It was about the support of their families. It was about love.

And I was honored to be a part of these brief, lifechanging moments.

Thank you both for sacrificing so much for our country. You are beautiful people.

Much Love, K and K

A beautiful moment between Karen and her Dad.