This week I am deviating from the picture of the week. Instead I am debuting Francine and Derek’s wedding on the new blog.
“Hey dude, how are you?” is what Francine says when she answers the phone. She’s super laid back, but also works hard. Derek is fun and adventurous. If he wasn’t audacious he would have never survived the family vacation with Francine’s family on Lake Mead in the middle of a thunder and lightening storm.
Their eyes first met at writing class at Northern Arizona University. Francine was doodling and Derek leaned over to ask if they were supposed to be clouds or something. Maybe it wasn’t the right thing to say, but he had Francine’s attention. Day by day he pursued her and on snowy February night he asked her to be his girlfriend.
After some time passed Derek realized that his love for Francine was like no other. He was smitten by the girl who could draw clouds. And luckily for him there was a family vacation on the horizon. It was a cruise to Mexico and Francine’s entire family would be present.
After a night filled with dancing and drinking Derek asked Francine for a dance on the ship’s deck. Underneath the starlit sky the music ensued, the couple danced and Derek proposed. Francine said, “yes” and now it’s official. They get to share their lives together. Smile together. Laugh together. Give together. Travel together. Cry together.
Here are the awesome vendors that made their day something they can cherish forever.
Ceremony Venue: Temecula Creek Inn
Reception Venue: Temecula Creek Inn
Catering: Temecula Creek Inn
Floral Designer: Valley Center Floral
Event Caterer and Coordinator:Alison de Jong
Music Extraordinaire: Brian A. Stodart
Hair and Makeup: Alissa Sly-Reed and Amanda Brenier
Photography: VanHatten Photography
10 responses to “Temecula Creek Inn ~ Francine and Derek”
love the new look! and love the b&w from this wedding. fabulous 🙂
Congrats on the new blog and look, Jackie! Looks great! And what a fun set of wedding images. I especially love the first image and the one of dad walking Francine to the ceremony. Awwww! Nice work, Ms Jackie!
Hey sis……
Love the pictures!!!! You are amazing at what you do!!!! The wedding was gorgeous!!!! And wow, did Fracine look beautiful!!!! What a perfect love match they are!!!!
Great shoot!
You go girl!
I will ALWAYS be a fan!
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I truly love your work!! I must admit, I feel so honored that I am in your blog! We need to get together soon!
AWESOME! The pix look FABULOUS (not like I had any doubts). Can’t wait to see the rest of them. Derek and Francine looked perfect and you captured it so well! Great job!!
Beautiful Job Jackie!!! love the new logo :)!!!
Jackie – love your work! Thank you for sharing and including me. You did a fantastic job of capturing how absolutely darling Francine is – soooo cute!
Hi! Love your photos and story of your recent Temecula Creek Inn Wedding. We would love to post your images and your experience on our blog with a link back to you. Can you send us the above images? Check out our blog too 🙂
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