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Kendra & Robert: An Outdoor Wedding in San Diego, CA

Kendra arrived home from work to find the house illuminated with the most candles I've ever seen! Robert had placed a stuffed horse just inside the do

Kendra arrived home from work to find the house illuminated with the most candles I've ever seen! Robert had placed a stuffed horse just inside the door with a note that read, I wanted to give you something you've always wanted... Sorry it's not the real thing (referring to Kendra's lifelong lust for a horse). Kendra followed a trail of candles to the bedroom where she found Robert, who presented her with a gorgeous ring and a heartfelt proposal. As you can see, I said 'Yes,' Kendra says. Kendra and Robert followed a romantic, personal proposal with a DIY garden wedding that perfectly captured their individual style and thoughtfully accommodated their diverse guest list The Bride Kendra Bowman, 24, Auto collision estimator The Groom Robert Ruiz, 24, Construction foreman The Date April 9

The couple's first dance was to Brian McKnight’s Crazy Love.
Kendra and Robert were married in the garden of the Handlery Hotel and Resort. They exchanged traditional vows in front of a white gazebo before 180 of their closest friends and family.
The Bridal Bouquet
Each guest took home a personalized CD of the Kendra and Robert’s favorite love songs, as well as a small white bag filled with pink and white M&M's.
The Escort Cards
The cake was a hit: The best cake I've ever had! Kendra says. The four-tier confection was coated with whipped cream frosting and composed of three different flavor layers (Bailey's Irish Cream, marble fudge, and almond toffee crunch).