These two. Where do I begin? Red hair, tattoos, a beard and sassy personalities are some of my favorite things in life. Lucky for me I have these two amazing souls to help me get my fill. Shannon and Erik are one of those couples that seem like opposites yet are a completely perfect match. Erik is quite the romantic fella and always has Shannon smiling. Case in point, he surprised Shannon with a honeymoon trip to London! When it came time to plan their engagement shoot the couple wanted to keep it simple. Tucked into the winding roads and hills of Ramona, San Diego is Barnett Ranch Preserve. This tranquil landscape with golden grass is a hidden gem and set the serene, romantic tone of the shoot. When Shannon asked me to create a bouquet for her I decided to select blooms that would compliment the wild countryside. And really, who can resist giant dahlias? No one. Enjoy!

I don't think they can be more perfect if they tried! I cannot praise Amy (the photographer) enough. Since I was on site with the trio during the shoot I was able to see her work her magic firsthand. Amy has this wonderful ability to make people feel comfortable and as a result her sessions end up being a truly fun experience. And can we talk about the quality of her work? So, so good. See the full feature on Swooned!

Flowers & Props: The Dainty Lion Photography: By Amy Lynn Photography (photographer extraordinaire)

I cannot wait to show you details of their wedding! Make sure to "like" us on Facebook for future posts.