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Andrew and Tara’s wedding day was a special day for them, 8 years in the making. Not only was it on an awesome date, 11-12-13, but the day marked exactly 8 years of them being together.

There was such a matter-of-fact comfortability between them. After 8 years of life together already, ups and downs; this day was a celebration of that relationship and an official joining of the two families coming together. It was a privilege being able to capture their day.

I was totally pumped that they decided to do a first look before the ceremony. A first look is not for everyone, and I totally respect and appreciate both takes on the subject. Seeing your bride for the first time walking down the aisle (what I did at my wedding) is a truly amazing moment. Alternatively, what I like about a first look is this gives an opportunity for the couple to get out any bundled up nerves and allows times for some portraits. But the best part of a first look is the raw emotion that I get to witness and photograph; and there was no shortage on their day.

Andrew and Tara got ready at the Pismo Lighthouse Suites, had a beach wedding just North of the Cayucos Pier, all followed by a reception at Marie Calendar’s in Pismo Beach.

Enjoy.

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