Four Points Sheraton Wedding: Kayla + Keagan

If there is one thing Kayla and Keagan know, it's they know how to have a great party. What better way to celebrate the best day ever than celebrating with their closest friends and family, and these two have plenty of those peeps. By far this was one of the largest and most fun wedding parties I have worked with. You can tell they share a close bond with their friends and are truly like one big family. Kayla and Keagan could not have planned a more beautiful wedding. The day flowed so flawlessly and really captured the essences of their relationship.

As I approached the hotel I ran into Keagan; who of course was cool, calm, and collected. He was just chillin' waiting for his big moment to sign his life away to the woman he loves dearly. Kayla was so anxious to begin her new journey as Mrs. Gavin she had a smile plastered on her face from ear to ear. I knew it was going to be an amazing day full of friends, family, joy, love, and most importantly some awesome fun! A couple that knows how to play and have fun together, stays together.

Kayla and Keagan thank you for allowing me to be a part of the best day ever for you two. I hope you have an amazing honeymoon and best wishes on your lifetime together!

Special shout out to all the amazing vendors: Venue - Four Point Sheraton Bakersfield, Wedding Planner & Flowers - Mellissa Jolly, Cake - Tastries, DJ - Jimmy Sanchez (you rock), Catering - Four Points Sheraton, Hair - Amanda Haversack from Paragon, Makeup - Giana from Essentials, Photo Booth - Snapster Photo Booth, and of course Photography - Valerie Mitchell Photography

Corbin Is On His Way!

Jessica and Chad have been planning their maternity session for months; unfortunately little Corbin had other plans in mind! He decided at just 33 weeks he was ready to come out and meet his amazing parents. After spending some time at the hospital with them, I totally understand why. They both are such positive loving people to be around. Jessica had such high spirits for a girl who has been stuck in a hospital bed for the last two weeks and will be stuck there for as long as they can hold off the labor. Chad has been so supportive staying every single night by her side at the hospital.

I am so glad we were able to collaborate with the hospital, allowing Jessica a few minutes off all her monitors to go outside for a breath of fresh air. That breath was all she needed. She glowed like one of the most beautiful pregnant mamas I have ever seen! Corbin is going to be one very lucky boy to have parents as amazing as Jessica and Chad. Jess and Chad thank you so much for trusting me to document this special moment for you guys! You both are such amazing people, and Jessica seeing you remain so positive in what could be such a miserable experience really taught me a life lesson and lifted my spirits. I wish you guys a very safe delivery and will keep your family in my prayers!

Holland Ranch Wedding: Dawn & Devan

As the warm coastal sun arose over the mountain top and lit up the valley of the ranch, you couldn’t help but feel all the warmth and love that was going into this magnificent day. As we walked around the venue we saw how much love went into each and every DIY windmills, sweet bar, and signage! As we advanced up the old wood staircase we could hear the giggles and laughter of all the women that are most important in Dawn’s life. It was finally here, the moment Dawn had been waiting for, and it couldn’t be more perfect! As Dawn and her mother slid her AMAZING dress on she couldn’t help but feel the excitement of the day overwhelm her. At that moment the radio in the background began playing “Marry Me” by Train. Can you say the most Perfect Special Moment EVER?” I still am replaying the perfection in that moment; it just set the tone of how truly amazing this love and marriage were.

 The wedding day flew by so flawlessly, with Dawn and Devan’s closest friends and family right by their side. The way Dawn and Devan look at each other, you can’t help but see how each one brings such a special glow to the other. They complement each other perfectly. The couple’s entire family was so loving, and I don’t believe there was a dry eye on the ranch after all of their family and friend’s amazing toasts. It just shows how genuinely amazing this couple is!

Dawn and Devan I could write for days about how amazing the two of you are and how special it was for me to be a part of your magical day. Thank you so much for inviting me to share in your lovely wedding day! I wish you a lifetime of happiness together! Love Always, Valerie

Huge shout out to all the amazing vendors!
Location- Holland Ranch; Dj- Bailey Entertainment; Cake- Fetzer's Cakes; Flowers- Flowers by Jessica; Photography- Valerie Mitchell Photography; Caterer- Phil's Catering; Hair- Hair by Miss Billie; Makeup- Makeup Monster (Heidi Rodriguez)

Devan, being the risk taker he is, decided a trust fall would be an amazing way to start his wedding day off! I am so glad nothing happened or I am pretty sure Dawn would have killed!