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Julia & Jayson in Santa Barbara, CA

Julia & Jayson in Santa Barbara, CA
Following a romantic St. Louis Arch proposal, Jayson and Julie married in a colorful, carnival-theme wedding in Santa Barbara.
Photos By: Handeland Tesoro Photography
Location: Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara
Julia carried a bouquet of pink gerbera daisies with the stems uncovered for that just-picked feeling and wore orchids (the first flower Jayson bought her) in her hair.
"Our wedding photographers captured moments that were spontaneous and true to each person in the picture. It‘s safe to say that they were one of, if not the most important vendor to me, and I wouldn‘t have trusted our day to anyone else," Julia says.
Jayson Dumenigo played the part of a tourist in order to pull off the perfect proposal for his girlfriend Julia Hellig. The two were visiting Julia's family in St. Louis when Jayson convinced her that he was dying to see the city from the top of the St. Louis Arch.
 
The Bride Julia Hellig
The Groom Jayson Dumenigo
The Date August 15
 
Once they were there, Jayson reached into his pocket for a camera, but pulled out a ring instead. They married at a carnival-theme wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

-- Heather Levine