The high school teacher yelled their names out loud over the class. Michael and Haley would work together on this group project. She rolled her eyes because she already knew what was coming. Michael would be sitting back and she would be the one taking charge of the project. Michael may have not done much work on that particular project but he got to work on something else up his sleeve shortly after. Michael was bound and determined to make Haley his girl.
Their date started out like any other date. They sat, side by side, at the local cinema and talked for what seemed like hours. They got lost in conversation and eventually realized the movie had never started.
They took the date back to his house and hoped for better luck. Michael, who didn’t often spend time in the kitchen, decided it might be nice to show off his “skills” and cook Haley dinner. How hard could it be?
The pasta was undercooked but Haley ate it all up. Michael had worked so hard on it! After a movie that never started and a bowl full of undercooked pasta, they were inseparable.
Haley and Michael got married on September 9th in the backyard of a farmhouse in Temecula, California. Time slipped away that morning, as it sometimes does, and their planned first look never happened. The moment they would see each other would now take place as Haley walked down the aisle. Their little girl, Reagan, rode into the ceremony on the most adorable white wagon. Once she had made her way down the aisle, it was time for Haley’s entrance. As she locked arms with her daddy, Haley turned the corner, into the ceremony, and Michael’s jaw dropped. The rest of the day Michael couldn’t stop telling her how beautiful she was.
The night brought a breeze as the two families threw the couple a huge party. Tacos were devoured, cupcakes were smashed, and Haley & Michael’s friends and family surrounded them on the dance floor. They ended the night running down an aisle full of fireworks. September 9th was one for the books!
Michael and Haley,
Thank you for choosing me to tell your story. I am so grateful that you chose me to be behind the camera on the biggest day of your life. No matter what comes your way, you have each other. Hold on tight! This life will bring its challenges, but I have no doubt that you two will conquer everything that comes your way, hand in hand.
xoxo Emily
A special thanks to the amazing team that made this amazing day possible:
Venue // The Farmhouse at Ormsby
Hair // Victoria Love
Makeup // Kimberly Maldonado
DJ // "DJ Tony" Anthony Hernandez
Florist + Cake // Vons
Dress designer // Vera Wang
Bridesmaid Dresses // Davids Bridal
Mens Attire // Men's Warehouse
Catering // The Taco Man
Second Shooter // Shana Wells