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Anniversary 🍾🥂 . . Love. These. Two ❤ I can't believe it has been 4 years since we met, 3 years since your gorgeous wedding and 4 months since we last saw you..lol.. . . You and Eric and the light that illuminates humanity and everything that is good and right about us. What a treasure chest we have found in you and the friendship that began as wedding planning. 🎁 You both are love personified and Mike and I are soooo grateful for the time spent, the food shared and especially the conversations that have bonded us! We absolutely love you both and cannot wait to celebrate your anniversary with you! Happy Anniversary Eric and Katie! 🍾🥂 We shall honor you every day, but especially today. 💋💋💋💋 . . . Gorgeous captures of this beautiful couple both engagement and wedding @julia_lexx_weddings . . . #happyanniversary #affection #beauty #camaraderie #caring #caringforothers #closeness #companionship #compassion #connectedness, #connection #empathy #fellowship #friendship #friendshipquotes #hug #intimacy #kindness #kindredspirits #love #relationshipquotes #relationships #romance #selfbelief #selfrealization #selfworthiness #soulmates #togetherness #touch (at South Bay Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcBgKk0vjxw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

You ignite and illuminate my soul. By the simplicity of a look or a touch, a smile, a laugh and just being you @michaellarsonsej . . . Thank you for being the one to reach for my hand and for always being willing to explore all kinds of adventures. Madly. truly. Deeply yours, . . Jules . . . Photography @kristinaleephotography Sexy hair and makeup @faceitsugar Styled @atyourdoorevents . . Thank you again and again for choosing us to be your muses for this gorgeous styled shoot. We had a great time! . . . . #grateful #strength #love #thankful #gratitude #happy #positivevibes #motivation #happiness #positivity #life #possibility #workethic #connection #friends #entrepreneur #thankfulliving #loveyourself #positivevibes #inspiration #goals #freedom #selflove #beautiful #fall #lifeisgood #peacefulthoughts #yougotthis #bhfyp (at Hotel Maya DoubleTree by Hilton) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-w-7PvvHC/?utm_medium=tumblr

Famous psychiatrist and holocaust survivor Dr. Viktor Frankl once wrote, "He who has a why can bear any how." . . Today has been one of those days where frustration seems to be looming overhead. When I find myself hovering, I remember my why. My why is my greater purpose. My why gives me courage, flight and connection. My why is you, and you and you as you too connect with me to be a part of something greater. I am the lie on your back in the pitch black of night and get lost in all the stars person. The go to beach, listen, smell, and look endlessly at the water that never stops as far as the eye can see and even deeper than we can imagine. @michaellarsonsej thank you for being next to me to partake in why we are here. Thank you for not seeing me as crazy and loving me for loving like I do. . "By aligning your efforts with something bigger than yourself or your own achievements, you infuse your efforts with passion and purpose." . . #inspirational #inspiration #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivational #quotes #motivationalquotes #love #inspire #success #life #quoteoftheday #instagood #positivity #quote #lifequotes #goals #quotestoliveby #positivevibes #instagram #happiness #faith #entrepreneur #photography #successquotes #business #mindset #encouragement #inspirationalquote #bhfyp (at Redondo Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZiMfcmPiys/?utm_medium=tumblr

Beautiful Sunday morning, I am 9 hours rested which is unheard of for me, but only 2 hours rested from the night before. I have a pup on my leg and one at my feet. An incredible husband resting peacefully after a 7 day work week. One of 3 beautiful nieces next to me, fresh brewed pot of coffee and a literal laundry list of things to do. We have been putting in double work days and extra long work days because we are blessed with referrals and with a dedication to kind, thoughtful, thoughtfilled and professional support as well as service. But more than that we are so supportive of who each of you, what you believe in and the love your share that permeates through how your express yourselves in the multitude of facets in your lives. I wake up grateful for each day and each person who has touched our lives and continues to with grace and belief in us. There are so many to thank, but my reminder of who came last night from @_carolinejoy_ who simply wrote a text that read "Hey lady, we're thinking about you." That text brought the most wonderful tears to my eyes 👀 😢 💙. It washed over my exhausted body and illuminated the love in my soul. It inspired me to write the following words to the extremely long list of Fantastic humans that have blessed our life. "Love is a beautiful feeling of happiness that grows stronger with care and attention. Love makes us want to get up in the morning. Love is honest. Love gives us strength and courage. You each have, through your expressions, actions and transparency shown us how love has created the life you live and the love you share. We are beyond grateful to have been given the opportunities to do more than just be of service you, but to also have shared time, laughter and excitement with you. How on Earth do we say thank you? Our gratitude is eternal and constant. Thank you 🙏🍾🥂 #belove#compassion#embodylove #love#fallinlove#gentleman #givelove#gentlewoman#gentlebeing #gentlehuman#gratitude #inspiration#lifestyle#livelove#graciousliving#openhearted #bepresent #sensitive#tenderheartedsoul#thankyouforsharing #honoringyoueveryday (at Everywhere...) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKf3qGFm3m/?utm_medium=tumblr

More details shots to come, but first a not so public, public service announcement. We are so grateful that we are already beginning to see requests for celebrations of every kind come across our all correspondence. As the world begins to open up again the event world is quickly noticing that the prediction of the booking frenzie has come to fruition, we are noting that our fellow humans may have forgotten some of their manners during the past year. It breaks my heart to hear that people in our industry are being treated poorly. We have yet to fully discern how the next few months and year will be revealed, but as it does we hope to keep our etiquette intact. Reminders should never have to be sent to be kind and think of others, but perhaps the past year made us a little socially awkward. Being nice to people in the service industry can actually influence others around you to do the same. Many had to postpone or cancel their events and weddings in 2020 and are very much looking forward to the possibility of this year. Bribes to take someone's date, lack of consideration of others, and general rudeness cannot become the norm. Please, let's begin to celebrate responsibly and especially with kindness, compassion and consideration. . . "Small acts of kindness cost nothing, boost someone else’s spirits, and improve our own well-being." . . #kindhuman #humanity #community #support #service #celebration #industryprofessionals #dogood #compassion #grateful #help #consideration #respect #empathy #yourself #kindness #goodvibes#wisdom #begood #success #quoteoftheday #mindset #inspire #motivationalquotes #soul #truth (at Downtown Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/COd_R3ZlBsC/?igshid=d3l0g7af9pmv

One of many things we have enjoyed since we stated dating are the adventure resets we go on. These styled shoots offer us more than an expression of style and how much we like each other, but we get to play, explore, connect and find ourselves even more in love. We get to let go of the everyday rut, and find ourselves so much more grateful for the awesome life we have been gifted. Soon,, my best friend, soon we will venture out again and again. . . . “Promise to stay wild with me. We'll seek and return and stay to find beauty and the extraordinary in all the spaces we can claim. We'll know how to live. How to breathe magic into the mundane.” ― Victoria Erickson . . . #grateful #strength #love #thankful #gratitude #happy #positivevibes #motivation #happiness #positivity #life #possibility #workethic #connection #friends #entrepreneur #thankfulliving #loveyourself #positivevibes #inspiration #goals #freedom #selflove #beautiful #fall #lifeisgood #peacefulthoughts #yougotthis #bhfyp (at Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxAxUtDFQU/?igshid=10cw8h6othr44

"Often times, a person will think they know you by piecing together tiny facts and arranging those pieces into a puzzle that makes sense to them. If we don't know ourselves very well, we'll mistakenly believe them, and drift toward where they tell us to swim, only to drown in our own confusion. Here's the truth: it's important to take the necessary steps to find out who you are. Because you hold endless depths below the surface of a few facts and pieces and past decisions. You aren't only the ripples others can see. You are made of oceans." Victoria Erickson . . I come across so many who look at others and conclude so quickly, so often. Just like putting together a human puzzle based solely on a few interactions and appearance. I know many also look inward and ask, "Who are you?" The better question I ask myself everyday is why are YOU so concerned, still, about what they think of YOU? If you know me, you know I love the deep dives, seeing far below the surface and being filled with tremendous love, compassion and enthusiastic affirmations. As I rummage through my answers to the questions above, I realize that I have always known, but have been far too scared to show, share and be more than ok with simply being me. As I tell my Niece's, please do not follow in my path and take as much time as I have to find you. I do not believe in it's too late, I am too old, I am far too set in my ways. But I do believe in this time that I am taking to do something more than just sit and watch possibility pass by. @kirsten.asher.huntress Thank you again for the prompts this week that lead me down the incredible roads that I have yet to explore..I love you beautiful soul. . . #selfawareness #selflove #huntressandco #selfcare #mindfulness #mastermind #inspiration #meditation #motivation #healing #life # #spirituality #awareness #selfworth #personalgrowth #enlightenment #selfdevelopment #passion #consciousness #growth #higherself #peace #wisdom #mindset #knowthyself #selfreflection #spiritualawakening #positivevibes #relationshipgoals #bhfyp (at You) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhjWxJjTU9/?igshid=1pvrg60ztq11q

Oh how I love you! We work hard, play hard, have so much fun dressing up and living, really living and of course loving. I have always loved how you work hard and rest hard. I guess I never realized I do the same.. These photos make me laugh, smile and feel amazing... especially the last one caught by Alyssa after one of our days working. I am adding Falling asleep sitting straight up, simultaneously with you as one more of my favorite things about you. I am so grateful for July 2014 and the moment I truly saw you. You redefine best friend and I love how you love me. . . Cheers to more days like these on all levels. I love you sweetheart. . . #grateful #strength #love #thankful #gratitude #happy #positivevibes #motivation #happiness #positivity #life #possibility #workethic #connection #friends #entrepreneur #thankfulliving #loveyourself #positivevibes #inspiration #goals #freedom #selflove #beautiful #fall #lifeisgood #peacefulthoughts #yougotthis #bhfyp (at You And Me) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdjtK0jDzq/?igshid=1i8btooa4o6o0

Yes! Yes! I love telling a humbled, beautiful woman how etherally gorgeous she is, especially if she is someone I have never met. I believe the greatest compliment to give another woman, is an unsolicited compliment of not just her physicality but of her spirit, her soul, her ability to traverse through the daily stirrings and occurrences. I love celebrating your win, and yours, and of course hers, and hers too... all of you! So much is toastworthy and worth celebrating of one another. A lift, an elevation, an excited shout out to our fellow selves. It is what we can do, not just what we should. To cheer each other on, to feel good about each others successes. . . . I'm in. . . "The most beautiful people are those who bring out the beauty in others." Matshona Dhliwayo . . #inspirational #inspiration #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivational #quotes #motivationalquotes #love #inspire #success #life #quoteoftheday #instagood #positivity #quote #lifequotes #goals #quotestoliveby #positivevibes #instagram #happiness #faith #entrepreneur #photography #successquotes #business #mindset #encouragement #inspirationalquote #bhfyp (at Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMTMWAVDwaP/?igshid=1d6gp773fzrx9

We do this a lot... I love the warmth of him.. ...and @julialexxphotography always seem to catch us in our moments. This one happened to be in 29 degree weather at sunrise in Sedona. 100% worth it. .. .. .. How we need that security. How we need another soul to cling to, another body to keep us warm. To rest and trust; to give your soul in confidence: I need this, I need someone to pour myself into." Sylvia Plath . . . . #affection #beauty #camaraderie #caring #caringforothers #closeness #companionship #compassion #connectedness, #connection #empathy #fellowship #friendship #friendshipquotes #hug #intimacy #kindness #kindredspirits #love #relationshipquotes #relationships #romance #selfbelief #selfrealization #selfworthiness #soulmate #togetherness #touch (at Cathedral Rock Trail Head) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMOBLTZDIpD/?igshid=12qcwwdn5s15d

It has been awhile since I ventured outside of my immediate mile radius other than the rare drive to Sedona. I feel like I forgot how to dress other than in my Ralph's apron and standard all black. I ventured to Beverly Hills and then West Hollywood to do a walk through and ran into a Trader Joe's to get more hydration (yesterday was vaccine day for me). I am still a bit shocked, but while I was standing waiting to validate my parking, a very nice gentleman offered his hand for me to walk first through the door AND he called me "elegant." I was not in the dress in these images, nor in Paris. I was a velvet light blue jeans, a white gap sloppy t-shirt, a scarf and a floor length off- white cardigan with peep- toe booties and of course a black mask. Maybe I had on sunglasses. Needless to say, instead of feeling cute, I felt awkward because it wasn't my pandemic year almost daily outfit. Elegant caught me off guard and made me overthink a kind compliment. I think I said thank you and hope, truly hope I did. Thank you to the gentleman in the blue shorts and t-shirt for the kind words you offered me.. . . . When I was able, I reached out to a friend to tell them what happened and as they laughed at me this quote was given." . . . "That elegance is as physical, as moral quality that has nothing common with the clothing. You can see a countrywoman more elegant than one so called elegant woman." Karl Lagerfeld . . I think I will just write it off to the scarf and shoes and maybe the sunglasses.. . . Thanks to @julia_lexx_weddings the city of Paris and a stunning gown from @retro_reload i may have felt a tini bit elegant this Fall day in October 2019.. . . Photography @julia_lexx_weddings #selfawareness #selflove #love #selfcare #mindfulness #inspiration #meditation #motivation #healing #life #mentalhealth #spirituality #awareness #selfworth #personalgrowth #enlightenment #selfdevelopment #passion #consciousness #growth #higherself #peace #wisdom #mindset #knowthyself #selfreflection #spiritualawakening #positivevibes #stilllearningtotakeacompliment #bhfyp (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMJAaetDSAy/?igshid=nicba6g45v9f

My dear @kirsten.asher.huntress thank you for being my reminder of who I am. It is a honor to travel this lifetime with you as I gain the strength to simply be seen. . . . To my beautiful ladies that I have connected with if you are in deep diving into you "why", getting to know yourself better than you ever thought possible and finding the courage to be the greatest possible you, join us at 4pm to learn more. (DM me for more info) . . . "You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in." Mandy Hale. . . #inspirational #inspiration #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivational #quotes #motivationalquotes #love #inspire #success #life #quoteoftheday #instagood #positivity #quote #lifequotes #goals #quotestoliveby #positivevibes #instagram #happiness #faith #entrepreneur #photography #successquotes #business #mindset #encouragement #inspirationalquote #bhfyp (at Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMILfQ0jwuw/?igshid=sso0an6evvs3

While pivoting through the early months of the pandemic, I would scroll or stalk through IG and Pinterest searching for anything visiral to hold onto to accepting all that we had zero control over.. I found a photographer that was finding creative ways to stay relevant, creative and to support her family. I fell in love with her watercolors and became somewhat addicted. @mirageandlight I love these SO much and now that we finally announced our elopement, I can share your gorgeous artistry. Thank for coloring our world with the beauty you see. . . "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." Marcus Aurelius, Meditations . . #inspirational #inspiration #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivational #quotes #motivationalquotes #love #inspire #success #life #quoteoftheday #instagood #positivity #quote #lifequotes #goals #quotestoliveby #positivevibes #instagram #happiness #faith #entrepreneur #photography #successquotes #business #mindset #encouragement #inspirationalquote #bhfyp (at Union Creek, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMDFftEjX1Q/?igshid=1rk1y2hyfakn

"Close your eyes and turn your face into the wind. Feel it sweep along your skin in an invisible ocean of exultation. Suddenly, you know you are alive." Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration . . Oh to be back in Paris... so much love, so many moments. . . . #affection #beauty #camaraderie #moments #paris #caring #caringforothers #closeness #companionship #compassion #connectedness #connection #empathy #fellowship #friendship #friendshipquotes #hug #intimacy #kindness #kindredspirits #love #relationshipquotes #relationships #romance #selfbelief #selfrealization #selfworthiness #soulmate #togetherness #touch (at Eiffel Tower, Paris France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL5rrohjy-0/?igshid=xs9e4q8mm3cx

Gracious morning.... . . It is one of my favorite days..@lexiviolaa I shall share in my stories...❤ . . Thank you @lorriherman for your kind gift of The Four Agreements, I have dug back in as indulge in the magic of it.. Among my stacks of poetry, self care and deep dive books, is my gorgeous hard copy of a book I have had for over 10 years. A few of my many favorite quotes from Don Miguel Ruiz. . . "We are the same, you and I. We are images of light." Don Miguel Ruiz . . Sweetheart, I paid it forward with Lorri's gift from me to you. May you mind the connection, grace, gratitude and light that I have found in you. I love you @michaellarsonsej . . . #inspirational #inspiration #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivational #quotes #motivationalquotes #love #inspire #success #life #quoteoftheday #instagood #positivity #quote #lifequotes #goals #quotestoliveby #positivevibes #instagram #happiness #faith #entrepreneur #photography #successquotes #business #mindset #encouragement #inspirationalquote #bhfyp (at Skyforest, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLmTRUADmrB/?igshid=gf8u97903qdc

"When you're a kid, you color with reckless abandon. You color outside the lines. You color however you feel. Blue elephants, purple trees, red bears, green oceans -- it's all good. As you get older, though, everyone tells you to stay inside the lines, to color everything just like you see it. You end up painting by numbers -- whether you actually paint or whether you write or sing or dance or act or direct. I think you should create what you feel. Create outside the lines. I want to watch green oceans and red bears, I'd love to listen to purple trees, AndI long to read blue elephants..." . . I took a leap, to express the many layers of my soul and color the picture vividly. Thank you @ashleightaylorportrait for reminding women that they are their special, beautiful and worthy of wearing wings if they choose. . . #inspirational #inspiration #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivational #quotes #motivationalquotes #love #inspire #success #life #quoteoftheday #instagood #positivity #quote #lifequotes #goals #quotestoliveby #positivevibes #instagram #happiness #faith #entrepreneur #photography #successquotes #business #mindset #encouragement #inspirationalquote #bhfyp (at Santa Barbara, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLc1tXlj21t/?igshid=mhini4anotcr

The realization that the love songs I listened to endlessly as a child were about me was like the super slow mode on my cell phone into the back of a semi truck. Truthfully, and with so much conviction I say that I can't believe that I am here with him; married, so absolutely enthralled by the unfathomable love I feel for this phenomenal human. I suppose the moment we "found" each other in this life, I knew that the most aligned love was possible. I know I am speaking/writing in verse or poetic form rather than prose, but I find myself, as always, at a loss for expression. My mind always is filled with lovely pictures surrounded by extraordinary descriptions, but I am stifled by trying to write what my mind wants to speak. So, here I go, the simple, beautiful and unbelievable proposal. It was brilliant in its simplicity and it's spontaneity, Mike and I knew that we wanted this adventure together as long as it would take us, but it is still a shock to the heart when someone asks you for forever. I suppose the hopelessly beguiled me, is a sucker for these moments, especially when there is a tremendous disbelief that this moment will ever happen again. Mike and I have an affinity for Paris, a place we both wanted to spend more time in, and once we connected, we knew we wanted to share that time together. The thought of farmers markets, bike riding, wine and cheese somewhere in Paris sounded so dreamlike and we wanted to capture that in a styled shoot with some of our props and of course with our friend, photographer and newest member of our family, Julia. She, so sweetly captures us and our crazy love. As we were getting ready to head to the park with our new arch, Mike let Julia know that he was going to surprise me with formally asking me to marry him. . . 📷 @julia_lexx_weddings . . #proposal #surpriseproposal #storytellingphotography #elopement #destinationwedding #elopementwedding #weddinginspiration #elopementphotographer #intimatewedding #destinationweddingphotographer #love #frenchinspiration #loveauthentic #momentslikethese #bohobride #elopementlove #engaged #winterwedding #destination #weddingplanner #elope #photography #belovedstories (at Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9apqJjp0W/?igshid=g325eknv9h8h

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