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Yesterday, Nina & Wilson’s bonfire + smores engagement session was featured on Ever Ours!  Thanks for sharing their engagement session, Lydia!  Head over to her blog to see more photos from their fun and oh-so-cozy engagement session.

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A year ago we took a trip down to the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was GORGEOUS there and we had a great time snorkeling, relaxing on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and sipping Cruzan rum! I miss it and wish I was there now!

The U.S. Virgin Islands is located in the Caribbean and consists of three islands: St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. We stayed on St. Thomas and a couple of times took a ferry to visit the smaller island of St. John. Since most of St. John is a national park, it’s natural beauty has been well-preserved, and it’s easily one of my favorite places!

We also took a day trip to the British Virgin Islands to see the Virgin Gorda Baths (which are incredible!) and to grab a drink at the Soggy Dollar Bar (which you have to swim to from your boat). I’d definitely recommend at least a day trip to the British Virgin Islands.

US-Virgin-Islands-01 Day 1: Explored the island of St. Thomas. There are iguanas roaming around everywhere. This guy was chilling on a tree right outside our balcony.
US-Virgin-Islands-02 US-Virgin-Islands-03 Climbed the 99 Steps in Charlotte Amelie
US-Virgin-Islands-04 Magen’s Bay
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US-Virgin-Islands-09 Trunk Bay…..amazing!!!
US-Virgin-Islands-10 US-Virgin-Islands-11 Leinster Bay…the water everywhere was sooooo blue!
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US-Virgin-Islands-19 US-Virgin-Islands-20 US-Virgin-Islands-21 Day 3: Woke up bright & early for a day trip to the British Virgin Islands
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US-Virgin-Islands-26 US-Virgin-Islands-27 Soggy Dollar Beach
US-Virgin-Islands-28 US-Virgin-Islands-29 Day 4: Back to St. John for more sun & sand!
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While I love LA, there’s lots to see and do beyond the tall buildings & busy freeways so this past year we made it a point to “sightsee” in SoCal. Here are some snippets from our mini road trips.

[Shot on my Canon A-1 with film from the 99 Cent Store.]

Salvation Mountain
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film_07 Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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film_17Apple Picking at Riley’s Apple Farm in Yucaipa
film_14 film_15Abandoned bike in the San Gabriel River
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Finally developed some old rolls of film that had been sitting around for the past year. I kind of forgot what were on those rolls so it was a nice little surprise to see what I had captured so many months ago.

Here are some snapshots of DTLA and the Mr. Brainwash exhibit.

[Shot on my Canon A-1 with film from the 99 Cent Store.]

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And here’s part 2 of Casey & Wil’s stylish wedding day!
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Venue:  Private Home

Wedding Planner:  Kat Keane

Florist:  Flowers By Appointment Only

Officiant:  Marty Stancavage

Cake:  Hansen’s Cakes

Catering:  Taste

DJ:  The D’Jay Company

Excited to share this gorgeous backyard wedding with you today!  It was such a sweet and intimate affair at the bride’s home that she grew up in.  There were so many lovely details and portraits that I couldn’t fit it all into one post.  So here’s part 1 of Casey & Wil’s lovely day!

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Venue:  Private Home

Wedding Planner:  Kat Keane

Florist:  Flowers By Appointment Only

Officiant:  Marty Stancavage

Cake:  Hansen’s Cakes

Catering:  Taste

DJ:  The D’Jay Company