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Deana + Aaron’s Wedding • Rancho Santa Fe

After reading about their engagement session, the world demanded to know about these two. So we’re giving you a look at their extraordinary day at The Crosby. It was classic and elegant. Sinatra would have fit right in.

 

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Deana was busily prepping herself for the happy day.
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Aaron was putting on the finishing touches as well. 
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Sometimes it’s best to leave the dialogue up to your imagination.  The girls were hilarious.
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Mom getting in on the action.
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Not even the dad’s were immune to the excitement of the day.
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The bride first sees her groom-to-be!
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Wait for it… 
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The big reveal…
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It was an emotional moment for both of them.
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First Looks are the best.

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Now THAT’S a good-looking couple!
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The dudes.
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The ladies.
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A toast.
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And then we caught a golf cart for some time alone…
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The grounds around The Crosby are gorgeous.

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And Deana fit right in.

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Once we made it to the Founders Chapel on USD campus, faithful bridesmaids made sure the bride was well taken care of.

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Gasps…

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She even looks great when she’s crying.

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Yeah, buddy! Now that’s a first kiss! 
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Back at the Crosby, the room was resplendent.  Ann Stobel‘s coordinating team did an amazing job and took care of everything.
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You have to love when the limo’s an antique.  In this case, a 1929 Durant

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Gotta love the details.
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The Grand Entrance was awesome…. 
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The speeches hit the right chords.
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Love this photo.

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And the party was off to a great start as parents jumped right in for their dances.
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But Deana + Aaron’s first dance stole the show.
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When the jacket comes off, this dude means business!
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The super talented DJ, Andy Hagenah, kept the tunes flowing, and the dance floor crowded.
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Two ladies we love.  You may recognize Annan or Ozlem from a number of other events. : )
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There was also a cigar and scotch bar outside, where the guys could go for a smoke and a snifter of their favorite libation.
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Gettin’ down! 
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The last dance.  Of the night.
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Guests made a sparkler gauntlet for the grand exit.
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Deana and Aaron, you two are a class act. Thank you for letting us be there to celebrate your nuptials in style!

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