Okay, this one’s gonna hit you right in the feels. 💍✨

Chey thought she was just showing up for a sweet little photoshoot with their pet (who’s getting older - cue the tears already). Mitch said he wanted to capture some memories. Innocent enough, right?

What Chey didn’t know was that Mitch had a whole plan up his sleeve - complete with a surprise proposal. That’s right. In the middle of a cozy, sentimental shoot with their beloved pet, Mitch dropped to one knee and turned a simple session into a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Spoiler alert: She said yes! ❤️

But wait - there’s more!

Fast forward to Part Two of their engagement adventure: the LA County Fair. This shoot was all about fun, laughter, and full-on arcade chaos. These two weren’t afraid to let their playful sides shine. They rode the ferris wheel, won giant Pikachu (which was 100% on their bucket list), and lived out their carnival dreams. It was cute, chaotic, and perfectly them.

From a surprise tearjerker to cotton candy, fair lights, and stuffed animal victories - Chey and Mitch’s engagement story is proof that love can be both emotional and epic fun.

These two? Total goals.

Meet Carina and Darren, two adventure-loving weirdos who bonded over climbing holds and friendly competition. After 13+ years of climbing under their belts, they met at a climbing gym in Madison, WI - and it was game on from there. With a shared love for the outdoors, travel, and the occasional wine tasting, these two are the perfect match despite their opposites-attract tastes.

They’ve been calling sunny San Diego home since 2020, along with their adorable dog, Maple Donut (or just Maple for short). Maple’s basically the third musketeer on their many outdoor adventures.

The proposal? Oh, it’s epic. Darren popped the question on top of a Hawaiian peak at sunrise during their 5th anniversary trip in July 2024. Picture this: breathtaking views, the soft glow of dawn, and two souls ready to climb the next big peak together - marriage.

Carina is currently transitioning from her time in the USMC into a faculty role at a local college, while Darren’s busy crushing code as a senior software developer from their home office. Together, they balance the chaos and calm of life beautifully - with a whole lot of laughter and love.

What makes their love story so special? Their “go with the flow” vibes, their passion for climbing, and that sweet competitive spark that keeps things exciting. Two happy weirdos who found their forever climbing partner - and we’re here for it.

Here’s to many more climbs, travels, and game nights for Carina, Darren, and Maple!

Kelli and Geno’s wedding was the kind of day that makes our hearts so full.

They got married at Azure Hills SDA Church in Grand Terrace, with over 200 people cheering them on. And honestly? It felt like one big family reunion - in the best way. Everyone was hugging, laughing, crying (happy tears, of course), and just so pumped to celebrate these two.

Kelli and Geno met in college, stayed best friends for years, and then finally turned that friendship into something even more beautiful. They’re sweet, goofy, kind - and totally in sync. You can tell they just get each other. Geno kept sneaking little smiles at Kelli all day, and Kelli? She lit up every time she looked at him.

After the ceremony, the reception was pure JOY. Music, dancing, and a whole lot of love. Geno’s Kenyan culture took center stage and brought the party vibes - color, rhythm, and dancing that went all night long (yes, we were dancing too).

What made this wedding so special? It wasn’t about perfect timelines or stiff traditions. It was about real moments. The ones you can’t plan for. The ones you feel. That’s what we’re all about - and Kelli and Geno let us capture it all.

Thank you both for letting us in. For being fully yourselves. For making the day so fun, emotional, and unforgettable.

Here are some of their engagement photos at Balboa Park in San Diego.

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