They met at a medical facility. Under the fluorescent lights, she sat in the waiting room. Marvin noticed Giselle’s brown eyes and bright smile and knew she was different. He was intrigued and planned to get to know her.

Marvin began writing her love letters and burning mix cds. Together they laughed, joked and wrote back and forth to each other. As luck would have it, he happened to work where she was getting her treatments. Going to the medical facility wasn’t so bad anymore that she got to see his handsome face.

In a matter of months, Marvin invited Giselle on a date and years later they’ve remained best friends. They’re planning to marry this May in their backyard and their day will be filled with lots of love and beauty.

It was an overcast day, but the gorgeous earth tones from the fields brightened our day and created a warm glow to their San Juan Capistrano engagement photos…

They brought two heart shaped balloons to represent their beating hearts…

The San Juan Capistrano hiking trails are a stunning location for an engagement session…

Marvin and Giselle have a backyard inspired wedding planned, so meeting at the San Juan Capistrano Mission was the perfect location for a rustic vibe…

…she’s truly smitten with him…

One of the best things about Marvin is his ability to make Giselle laugh at a moment’s notice…

Giselle, you have such a beautiful smile…

These two are effortlessly adorable…

I’ll end on this note because it’s one of my favorites from the shoot…

We can’t wait for their backyard wedding on May 1st!