spreading some sunshine

I have been trying to edit together the pages for a new portfolio, and it has come to my attention what an abominable blog slacker I am.  Not that I didn't already know, but you know. .  . now I'm really feeling guilty.  So many images never shared.

Which brings me to this wedding, from last July.  Kate and Justin wanted a rainbow of colors to go with their cobalt blue base color.  You may have noticed I'm no wallflower when it comes to bright colors, so naturally I was excited.

Isn't that big orange dahlia spectacular?  I'm fiercely missing dahlias these days.  So excited for them to start back up in a few months.

Kate and Justin got married at Wayfarer's chapel, with a reception at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.  These photos were taken by the lovely April Smith {who was also a doll for being so generous with her images - I love that}.

 I very rarely use gerber daisies.  I worked in a regular retail flower shop for over a decade, so there are some standard flowers {I'm looking at you, lilies} I never ever voluntarily use anymore.  But sometimes?  You've gotta give it up for gerbers.  Especially when the wedding palette is a rainbow.  Just try not to smile at this.  What, do you not like puppies or ice cream either?  It's a rainbow!