We had a super fun weekend in Crystal Cove at our friends’ son’s third birthday party and then we ran over to the Newport Peninsula for a wedding! I totally cried at the church when “Here Comes the Bride” started playing. I also drank a whole bottle of water during the ceremony and was racing to the bathroom at ceremony’s end.
The Newport Peninsula is full of water-side fun. When you’re there, you’re “OTP” (on the peninsula). You can hear the air hockey from the Bay Arcade from like a block away. It kind of reminds me of the movie BIG. As we walked up to the reception, we caught the bride and groom getting some candy store shots and I cheated a few for myself.
This fishing boat pulled up during cocktail hour. Chris used to be a member of the little sailing club here and took me out on one of our first dates. I was SO impressed with his natural sailing abilities! He’s better than me and I was a Navy sailor! It is a little different than a warship but still.
Amy was a stunning bride. I LOVED the back of her dress. She was radiant AND she does an incredible photobomb.
Chris kind of surprised me with his afro choice for the photo booth. I could dig it.
Jenn says
how cute is that last photo of you two! you’re so right, the back of her dress is gorgeous! 🙂
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Jenn! Those photo booths are fantastic. I loved watching the older guests get goofy in there with the grandbabies. Hilarious!
jackie jade says
looks like a super fun wedding/weekend. and love the back of her dress too!
Christina Warren says
They are very cute together and threw a great party. Her radiance was the most beautiful of all. I think she’s seriously the happiest bride I’ve seen thus far! You are next!
Olivia says
What a beautiful bride! And I hope your week is going well so far, friend! Any plans for the weekend? (Because I’m already thinking about it. eek!)
Christina Warren says
Oh she is so wonderful! The week is looking like childbirth prep class, breastfeeding class, and then an infant care class on Saturday! WOW! Way to pack it in at the end, huh? The classes that were offered before coincided with other plans we had. I hope you’ve got some fun ahead!! Long week?
Jessica (Coco & Mingo) says
Amy looked really gorgeous! Her dress is just beautiful!! wow! Your photos looked like you guys had such an awesome time, those last photobooth photos crack me up!!
Christina Warren says
Amy is this DOLL from Wisconsin. She is the epitome of midwestern charm. I love it when Chris can be a ham! LOL Sometimes he’s very reserved in public but this was great! Thank you!
the-loudmouth.com says
LOL @ the afro!
Christina Warren says
Oh, I know. He is funny. I like it!
Abby says
I adore the back of her dress, too! How gorgeous and vintage! Your photobooth pics are too cute. I love how you always capture the best moments to share here on the blog. Your life seems like nonstop fun! haha! 🙂
Christina Warren says
Oh yes it reminded me of church weddings and more traditional looks. Gorgeous! I have a rule with myself and the camera at events. I allow myself to photograph in spurts so that I spend long amounts of time enjoying the events! Thank you so much, Abby. The fun in our lives also comes in spurts! lol
Macy Gutermuth says
Love that area! My mom and I spent a few nights around Balboa and it was such a blast!
Christina Warren says
Oh cool! You really DO go everywhere! 🙂 It’s a cute little place. Nice!
Becca Dorr says
Looks like such a fun wedding!
Christina Warren says
They are big partiers! It was a riot.
Rowena @ rolala loves says
Your photobooth pics look like so much fun! Sounds like you had a pretty eventful weekend! Congrats to the happy couple and birthday boy 🙂
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
Oh the photo booths are so fun! I was impressed with how many props they had! Thank you, Rowena!!
Pamela Bannon says
That beer cozi is adorable and your photobooth pics are hilarious!
Christina Warren says
Great gift, right?! lol Thank you!
The Grits says
Her dress is beyond gorgeous! I love the buttons down the back and all of the lace and beading!
Christina Warren says
I knew you’d love the dress!