a change of scenery {by leslie}

All you Minnesotans out there know that this winter spring has been rough. Am I right? So much cold, clouds and rain! A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to travel to Palm Springs with some of my dearest friends, and man was that needed. The only regret of the vacation was that we were gone the weekend that Minnesota passed the gay marriage bill (woot!) and I couldn't be in Minneapolis to celebrate. Luckily I was able to toast the legislation with some of my favorite boys in California.

Anyway, I thought some photos of sun, heat and desert might be needed during this gray, drizzly week. Here's hoping loads of sunshine is just around the corner!

Alex and Elisa get married!

Here's a note to those of you who decide to get married in California: Please invite me to come with you! Elisa and Alex were wed in a beautiful mission on the University of Santa Clara campus, where they met years ago. Except for a little snafu with the groomsmen's ties, their day went off without a hitch. I was so thrilled to be a part of this day and to have my dear and talented friend Amelia come with me as a fabulous assistant. This wedding was a perfect way to end the 2011 wedding season. Congrats to Alex and Elisa!