What a wonderful day it was for Michael and Jessel’s wedding in Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks! Surrounded by family and friends they stood in front of each other promising to be together no matter what. I saw the sweetest smiles, the trembling lips, but what I saw the most is with how much love when they looked at each other.

I adored their love story! They met in college, getting together at Union Station for breakfast before class. It’s so cute, because Michael considered those get-togethers their first dates, but Jessel says that the first time is when he actually asked her out. So their first official date was in Hard Rock Cafe in Universal City Walk. Lots of their early relationship was long distance. But whenever they were together, they would always go above and beyond to get the most out of this time. And you have to hear how Michael popped the question!! He asked Jessel to marry him on the roof of Hard Rock Cafe in Vegas, in front of an empty stage that once held a live show of one of her favorite bands, Kansas. How amazingly romantic is that??

So here they are, young, sweet, and beautiful! Congratulations to you dear Michael and Jessel! Thank you for having me share this special day with you!

Venue: Palm Garden Hotel, Photography: Dasha Dean Photography, Catering: Brendan’s Irish Pub, DJ: Michael Musa