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Ryan & Melody // Dreamy Southern California coastal engagement

FROM the groom // On our first date we sat side by side talking about everything and anything. Learning, laughing, loving. Every word she spoke was everything I desperately craved to hear, and from that moment, I knew she was the one. She lifted me up and never let go. She’s the smartest, strongest, most beautiful person I’ve ever known, with a heart of gold and a love that conquers all. On 12/24/16 I asked the love of my life to marry me and she said yes! I’ve never been more excited in my life, and I’ve never been more sure of anything than I am of this. I love you Melody, forever and ever! May we continue learning, laughing, and loving, side by side, hand in hand, for the rest of our lives.

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Nigel & Kethia // Redondo Beach fairytale maternity

Nigel and I had been praying for our future kids long before we knew we were ready. Our pregnancy journey went through a little rough patch at first but it made us closer together and stronger in our faith. We were definitely ready to be parents. So after an amazing 3 years of marriage filled with adventure, love, laughter and growing stronger together, that perfect time came.

There’s nothing like finding out you are carrying a little life inside of you. I remember leaving the doctor’s office with a heart full of love and my love has now grown even more. I wasn’t as fearful as I thought I’d be, even after being subjected to a plethora of old wive’s tales from well-meaning coworkers, acquaintances and loved ones and reading equally worrying and often contradictory advice online regarding pregnancy. In fact, I felt an active and reassuring peace that I know was from God. I left it to God to guide me; I wasn’t stressed out because I knew God was looking out for my baby and I I was able to embrace this new and miraculous process every step of the way. I had a new outlook on life’s challenges and my priorities almost immediately: any problems or difficulties Nigel and I were facing became of no consequence as long as our little boy was growing healthy. I’ve been diligent to stay healthy, eat foods that nourish my baby and me, and do all I can to ensure I’m setting him up for success, all the while knowing and trusting that God is ultimately in control of this process that He created.

The most precious and most intimate moments have been when I feel him move around and box around (like his dad). I feel his hiccups and his reaction to my meals, to music and to me! He even kicks when Nigel makes loud funny noises! The precious bond that I have with my son has already begun and I know he can feel that we love him.

This new journey has made us so grateful for the people in our lives. Family truly is the most important thing and starting our own little family is an exciting, and in so many ways overwhelming, notion that is soon becoming a reality for us…but we can’t wait for this next chapter of our life. We can’t wait to meet him, hold him, teach him and love him unconditionally.

– Kethia & Nigel

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Tommy & Julie // Sweet Southern California Coastal Engagement

On June 16, 2017, Tommy executed the best surprise EVER! It was the last day of school and I was preparing myself to say goodbye to my first year teaching. Right after school, I was ready to clean up and head out for summer. My teaching partner and our aide convinced me to sit down and relax for a few minutes. We were talking about the year and our plans for summer, when in walks Tommy. I was shocked! Everyone quickly left the room and Tommy handed me a present. Silly me thinking it might just be an end-of-the-year gift.

As I sat there opening my present, Tommy began getting more and more nervous. Inside the gift bag was the book, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. He asked me to read the book; I read as quickly as I could and finally got to the last page. There was the sweetest, hand-written note from Tommy. “This is it!” I thought to myself.

I put down the book and Tommy said some more sweet words. Then, it happened. He got down on one knee, asked me to be his forever, and through the tears I found the word, “YES!”.

As we get closer to our wedding, we are so excited for everything that is to come. We are so excited to starting this new journey as husband and wife, and feel grateful to experience this special time with our friends and family.