Doug and Kathy's Casa Romantica Wedding

Before this little angel cake baby came along we fell in love with Kathy and Doug.  They were crazy in love planning their wedding and Sophia popped up!  She was such a stunning addition to their big day and really made this wedding super special.  We had an opportunity to shoot them prior to their wedding as a family and Sophia was nothing but smiles...just like her parents!  If I could clone her I would.  :)

Their ceremony took place at San Clemente's Casa Romantica during sunset.

The NON Ritz Carlton Ritz Carlton Wedding

When you think of the Ritz Carlton you think of a wedding that is very formal and 'traditional'.  Danny and Renee are NOT formal people but chose a very posh location to get hitched.  After 10 years of courting it was just 'time'.  Her chic JCrew dress (with pockets!) was so stunning and casual.  It was fitting their low key, no frills, and fun personalities perfectly.  She even ended up in pink chuck taylors for the reception!  Danny was her perfect accessory that day!  He was dashing as well.

They chose to see each other prior to the ceremony.  It was awesome!

Jay -N- Amber!

Okay, so I love them for so many reasons.  Jay and Amber couldn't be more loving towards each other and people in general.  They love life and enjoy each other's company so much that it's almost sickening!  Seriously, they truly care for each other and it's a beautiful thing to see such a genuine love and affection for each other...it's almost contagious!  I hope they have a bunch of babies that we can photograph for years to come!   ;)

They were married at Pines Park in Dana Point and later had their reception at Cannons Restaurant.  The food and staff are GREAT!

Arizona Natives in Laguna Beach

The young adult 'children' were really happy to see their mom, Cathy, marry the love of her life, Brad.  The nuptials took place at the Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach where the weather is always beautiful and made for killer sunsets.  It's no wonder they chose to have their wedding outside of the desert and onto a different kind of sand!

I just LOVE how he looks at his bride. 

Andrew and Kali's Beachy Wedding

I love beach weddings.  I think they are the least formal and least amount of stress all around.  How could anyone get bridezilla at the beach when you've got ocean air and waves crashing nearby?  Andrew and Kali are so great because everything about them is 'chill'.  They both went to University of Hawaii (a lot of my family graduated from that place) and just so happens to be where their love story developed.  I love Kali's smile and how well they both interacted with each other in photos.  They were both so natural and LOVING the camera! 

Ray & Griselda at The Hacienda

We had the honor of capturing Ray and Griselda’s wedding on August 1st of this year.  They got married at a really cool wedding site in Santa Ana and let me tell you, the place was amazing.  It was lit so well that we were able to take some awesome photos, especially after it got dark which makes it a prime spot for a wedding in Orange County.  Ray and Griselda both had a great time, with a short ceremony and a long celebration afterwards.    Congrats to you both!

A Malibu Wedding with Dr. & Mrs. Janis

Ryan and Amanda could not have been more than smitten the whole day!  When they had their first look they were completely enamored with each other.  Their Malibu wedding was chic and fresh.  They picked up an amazing vocalist from downtown Santa Monica (who has recently landed a record deal) to sing during their cocktail hour and dinner reception.  He was so good that he fooled many into thinking it was the DJ playing Nat King Cole!  Everyone was having a great time including us wedding photographers! 

 

 

 

“Preston Loves Lauren” Day

What a blessing to see them unite!  Preston and Lauren are one of the sweetest couples we've ever worked with.  Lauren was a gorgeous bride who was incredibly organized and put a lot of time and planning into their big day.  A lot of detail and love went into it.  Preston is very fortunate to have married such a savvy bride who certainly knows EXACTLY what she wants.  After getting through all of the wedding day stress, the two were happy to escape to their honeymoon and enjoy their first days of marriage together.  Wedding photography is always easy when the couple is truly in love. 

 

Fun-loving Eliseo & Jill at their Santa Monica Wedding

 

I really love being a wedding photographer in Southern California!  How fun is it to enjoy a traditional church wedding and then having a private moment at a game booth!   Only Jill and Eliseo could pull this one off!  The wedding was beautiful and set in a modern stain-glass church while the was reception held at Shutters on the Beach, all in beautiful Santa Monica, CA.  Jill was stunning and Eliseo was dashing.  This was one of our favorite weddings to capture!

Newport Wedding Fun with Greg & Ashley

 

Greg and Ashley are not your typical couple.  And their wedding was not your typical Newport Beach wedding.  Their fun and quirky personalities were completely evident through their wedding vibe and decor.  The Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, CA was the spot of choice for their ceremony and reception.  Polka dots were everywhere!  I’m sure they had as much fun partying as we had photographing their big day.   

Chris & Kelly’s Big Day

 

I just LOVE it when two Christians marry!  These two are so perfect for each other and completely cool and collected.  My favorite moment was during their vows when the pastor turned to Chris and asked, "do you take Kelly to be your bride?'"  Chris immediately and confidently said, "absolutely!"  I'm not a sap but that was absolutely a touching moment for me and I'm just the photographer!  I think it even made the moms cry a bit.  They were so elegant and such a fantastic couple to follow around that day.