Shawn throws a surprise dinner for his fiance

Shawn told his fiance that the planned dinner (to have their San Diego friends and their Sun Valley friends mingle before their wedding) was at the Roosevelt (again?!). She was so miffed he told her to wear a dress!! Brought to the Lodge for 'a drink' at the Dutchen Room, she was BLOWN AWAY when they brought her into the Lodge Dining Room, decked with beautiful flowers and a cool jazz trio. Surprise!

outstanding apps at the Lodge Dining Room (of course!)....

I stayed a little bit longer and caught some heartfelt toasts...

what a great bunch of people! I'm so glad these two have found each other. Congratulations you guys!!!!! To see the rest of the pics from the dinner party, click pictage.com/793054

MB & Dennis's slideshow!

On the morning of Christmas Eve - MB & Dennis

It was at the rehearsal dinner I learned what a heart-felt bunch of people Dennis & MB's families were. I was so honored to photograph their wedding on the morning of Christmas Eve.

I love the 'heart and soul' weddings!

Love the Lodge Dining Room for all the natural light!

the brother made the cake - and it was YUMMY

ok, SUCH great window light in there!...

heart-felt speeches....

I'm always amazed at how two people PERFECT for each other - find each other on this big beautiful planet of ours, but somehow it happens.... cheers you two!!!