The day started slow and mellow with low-sitting clouds hovering over Santa Barbara. 

The hotel was quietly humming with guests  checking in. When I got to the room where Tami and the girls were getting ready, make up was well underway and hairspray lingered in the air. Tami had just started getting ready, but she already had a stunning bride glow about her. The day progressed so easily and before we knew it Tami was getting into her gown and heading to see John for the first look.