Mariella & Rafael

She said this is part of his proposal: a Mariachi band blasting harmonies in key of E singing of happiness. So naturally, that same band played during major parts of their marriage ceremony. It made for something authentic, pure and connected everyone to the culture which so tightly is plugged into these two. This has to be one of the most meaningful weddings I've been to in a long time.Thank you to the wonderful, the talented Holly Steen of Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography.

Both Holly, everyone around and I were caught up in Mariella's Mom's tears when she saw her daughter in her dress. Her Maid of Honor said she looked like Catherine Zeta-Jones and I agree. Her soul makes her that beautiful and the Mantilla veil seals the deal. I wish I took a picture of the bull in its pen at the front of her ranch home. This place is beautiful and immaculate. Holly says she has plans to come back and do a bridal session with Mariella's Dad's horses which live in stables in their backyard. NICE!