The Couple: Kristen and Jonathan Brand
Wedding Date: May 18, 2012
Photography by Lexigraphics Photography
Tell us a little about you and your beloved: Jonathan and I met back in junior high, but did not start dating until our freshmen year of college. After that we were inseparable, we even took all the same courses through college, and both graduated with a degree in criminal justice. We both now have very rewarding careers in law enforcement. When not working we love spending time camping, going out on our boat and making our house a home.
What was the most amazing part of your day? The most amazing part of the day was just being able to celebrate with all of our closest friends and family. People still tell us how much the loved our wedding and how much fun they had. Our goal was to have our wedding feel like one big party and we definitely think we achieved that.
Ceremony and Reception Site: Murrieta’s Well
Photographer: Lexigraphics Photography
Videographer: Liquid Light Video
Wedding Planner: Tricia Craig
Caterer and Cake: Wente Vineyards
Flowers: Delford West Flowers
Favors: Popcorn by Kettle Pop
Bridal Attire: J’aime Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Attire: Bella Bridesmaid
Hair and Make-up: Exquisite Faces
Invitations: Minted
Band: Shark Sandwich, with guest appearances by Jon’s Aunt Christine at the microphone, and his Dad, Tim, on the drums. They both rocked the house!
Photo Booth: San Francisco Photobooth, Denon & Doyle Entertainment
Honeymoon Location: Kauai
First Dance Song: “Only You Can Love Me This Way” by Keith Urban
Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now? When planning your wedding try to not to be overwhelmed by all the wonderful ideas you see on Pinterest and wedding blogs. It’s so easy to get caught up in wanting everything you see online, but your wedding should reflect you and your significant other.
Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance? I honestly do not think I’d change a thing if given the chance. Everything turned out just as planned thanks to my wonderful family and friends who helped so much and my day of coordinator.
Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Social Media Maven, Aimee Carroll.
Photos courtesy of and copyright Lexigraphics Photography.
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