“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”

- Maya Angelou

Wedding: Austin & Allison | Naval Base, Point Loma, CA | Analisa Joy Photography | San Diego, CA Photographer

Where do I even begin when explaining Austin and Allison’s wedding? Prior to their big day, Chelsea and I had a packed schedule, but we always discussed how we could not wait for the Jones wedding. I photographed this sweet couple earlier this year and their engagement session is still one of my all time favorites! These two have a pure love and my favorite thing about this couple is their expressions. Every emotion that they are feeling is displayed all over their faces. I also love how excited these two are when they see one another. They are high school sweethearts, but every time they get together you would think they have been separated for years. They are always jumping into each others arms, crying, laughing, and oblivious to the the world around them because they are so focused on one another. Their love is contagious and you catch yourself just staring at them because they are so movie like. Their ceremony will go down in my wedding log history as one of the cutest ceremonies we have photographed. Allison was so emotional and she all her guests crying and laughing with her throughout the entire service. It was a very interactive ceremony and they even had Tim LaHaye who is Christian minister, author, and speaker. He is best known for the Left Behind series and for being the founder of our high school, Christian High. The night ended with a fun filled reception full of family and friends who loved celebrating this special pair. Congrats, Austin and Allison! 

Allison is so gorgeous!

Her hair… I’m so in love with it! 

The sweetest girls. I loved this bridal party! 

Sisters and best friends all wrapped in one.

The boys room was connected which made it really easy for us to go back and forth.
These guys crack me up!

The sweetest groom! 

So handsome! 

I love these brothers!

I loved her dad’s expression when she was putting on her garter. 

Once the veil was on the look was complete and Allison could barely contain her excitement! 

Her sister came to the rescue before the happy tears began to overflow.

Seriously, I am IN LOVE with these next few shots!

Before their first look, they decided to do a sneak peek since they were in connecting rooms.
Such a sweet moment between these two!

Here comes the tears! 

I just love these two! 

Austin is in position outside the lobby, but we had to grab a quick shot of her before she greeted her husband-to-be!

How beautiful is this couple?

First look!

Showing off her gown!

They decided to exchange their gifts in front of each other. I loved that!

Her expressions are priceless! 

She’s adorable! My camera loves her!

We had a crazy burst of wind and it took the veil right out of her hair. Hilarious! 

A favorite of mine! 

Time to bring in the ladies! If you haven’t noticed, I love this lobby!

Looking sharp guys!

One of my all time favorite bride entrances!

I love the way he looks at her! 

Wiping her tears during the vows! 

They took communion for their first act as husband and wife.

Some favorites from the family portraits!

Headed over to Seaport Village for more bride and groom shots.
I love all the time she put aside for photos! 

Dinner adjacent to the ocean. It doesn’t get better then that!

I loved the Jones soda with their pictures on it. Such a creative idea! 

I’m always a fan of this game. The DJ asks a question (ex: who is messier?) and they hold up either the bride’s shoe or the groom’s shoe.
It’s funny to see if they answer the same and it’s funnier when they don’t.

It was hard photographing this father/daughter dance because my eyes were blurred with tears!
This wedding really tugged on my heartstrings. So much love!

Time to get the party started!

Garter toss!

Bouquet toss! 

These two are SO much fun!

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