Alison and Sam July 3, 2008

Alison and Sam are really cool people. They are down to earth, relaxed, fun…One would only assume that they would have a really cool, fun and relaxed wedding. One would be right! Here are some faves.

Alison was so calm and happy, you never would have none it was her wedding day!

from this

to this

She was a stunning bride

One of my faves of the day

It is amazing, the difference between the brides room and the grooms room before the ceremony

Sam, the very handsome groom

The church was St. Lukes in Temple City, it was charming

I love this first kiss!

Could these two be any cuter???

fun groomsmen

plus fun bridesmaids

equals awesome wedding party!

loves these

The reception was at the Coco Palm in Pomona, really fun place!

Alison’s dad was so adorable. He was very excited and proud. I loved to see the interaction between them

Yay! Cake smashers!

Love this one of Alison’s brother Eric getting down on the dance floor

Good luck guys! I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon in Thailand!

Mary and Jim - A Palos Verdes Wedding May 9, 2008

Mary and Jim had an awesome wedding last Saturday in Palos Verdes. This couple is very laid back and were up for anything. I could not have asked for better subjects. Here are some faves.

Mary’s Fabulous dress, we’ll call her Maggie. She was a great partner to the shoes, we’ll call them Stuart

A six pence handed down from bride to bride for years. I love this kind of stuff!

The bling

Mom and maids watching the dressing ritual

Mary was such a grogeous bride. Her energy just makes her even more beautiful

Jim was a very handsome groom. I see many grooms that look very uncomfortable in a tux. Jim was so at ease and comfortable. He has an elegance about him.

More handsome men

Even more handsome men

Delightful (although one reluctant) flower girls

A perfect moment, the church was charming

Married

Taking amazing portraits of these two was an effortless task

The reception took place at Mary’s parents’ house in Lunada bay and was coordinated by my personal favortie coordinator, Kathy Recchia of Save the Date Events. I could not have asked for a more perfect combination

Can’t you just feel the love

Mary has a huge, fun family which always makes for a great party. The brothers have a tradition of writing and singing a song to the couple at each family wedding. Let me tell you, it did not dissappoint!

We loved your wedding Mary and Jim!!! Best of luck to you both!

Sue and Jay - 2/2/08 February 8, 2008

Sue and Jay was our first wedding of the year and let me tell you, it started off with a bang! My favorite part of this day was just seeing these two interact. They have a great love and respect for each other that you can feel in the air. Here are some of my faves from the day.

Sue was a stunning bride

The very handsome groom

Jay had a beautiful gift delivered to Sue right before the ceremony

Loved the church, St Elizabeth Ann Seton in Rowland Heights

We went to a park near the church for some pics before the reception. It was freezing but Sue and Jay were great sports!

I think this might be my fave of the day

Jay’s dad was also his best man, he was very proud and excited!

Love this one of Sue’s family having fun

Sue and Jay were referred to us by The mom of Krissi of Krissi and JT, thanks Barbara!

Rebecca and Kevin - December 29th 2007 January 4, 2008

Rebecca and Kevin are the first of 3 couples referred by Krissi and JT, one of my favorite couples of the year! They had a fabulous event in Santa Barbara on Saturday coordinated byt the talented Cari Izaguirre of All Occasions Event Planning. I call it an event instead of a wedding because they actually got married a year ago in St Thomas but celebrated with their friends and family with a vow renewal. It was a relaxed and festive event at the University Club, a charming venue.

Here are a few of my faves:

A bit of an antique look fit the venue, Rebecca was stunning

Paul caught this one of the light pouring in the balcony window, love!

A fun one with the fisheye

What a gorgeous bride!

And a very handsome groom, Kevin was a big ham, he mastered the soap opera actor pose

They are sooo cute together

The ceremony was in front of the fireplace, all decked out for Christmas

Love this one of Kevin cutting a rug with mom!

Last but not least, an awesome moment in front of the Christmas Tree

Thanks guys, we really enjoyed your wedding!

Kristen and Jeff - Wedding at Palos Verdes Golf Club October 24, 2007

Kristen and Jeff are the third wonderful couple that was referred to us by Erin and Kevin, a wedding that I loved shooting in July 2006. Thanks again Erin and Kevin!

This wedding could not have been more stunning and well planned. Kathy Recchia of Save The Date Events did an amazing job of making sure everything went off without a hitch.

Kristen’s Dress and accessories were gorgeous

The flowers were done by Flower Art . Kristen gasped when she saw how beautiful they were

This wedding was all about the details

Jeff was a very handsome groom

As were all of his men. Having gone to the rehearsal, we got to see the very genuine relationship that Jeff has with his friends and his brothers

Kristen’s parents are lovely people. They brought her up to be kind and caring. They are a great family

I could have shot bridals all day

I know, I couldn’t stop looking at her either!

I bet some of these guys regret this now

The chapel was charming and the vibe was warm and fuzzy

Married!

The reception was at Palos Verdes Golf Club. The golf course was an amazing backdrop

Again, check out these details!

The first dance

Jeff’s mom obviously loves her boys. I welled up!

I love this one of Kristen’s dad gettin’ down with the band, Bruce Garnitz Music and Entertainment Company

Thanks you two for letting Paul and I be a part of your amazing day!

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Kristen and Jeff’s Country Rehearsal Dinner October 20, 2007

Last night Paul and I shot Kristen and Jeff’s rehearsal dinner. It was an awesome bash put on by Jeff’s parents, Kathy and Bud. No detail was overlooked. I put a quick SLIDESHOW together but believe me this is only a small sampling of the awesome pics we got. I cannot even imagine how great this wedding is going to be! I guess we will see in a few hours!

Here are a couple of faves from the night

Love, love, love this one!

Erika and Neal - September 29, 2007 October 3, 2007

Erika and Neal had a great wedding at Tortilla Flats restaurant on Saturday. I loved the energy of the day. It was relaxed and fun.

Erika is a classic beauty

Holy Eyelashes batman!

The handsome groom

I love the look on Neal’s face when he first saw his bride

Seconds after the ceremony, do you think they are happy or what?

Pure bliss

I love, love, love these!

The guys

The girls

This little beauty stole the show

I think this was all about the sniper and how he plans to make use of the 7 passenger vehicle

Thanks Kevin, for modeling for us. Your contract from Ray Ban will be in the mail shortly

Thanks guys, We had a great time with you!

Megan and Corey - August 4, 2007 August 6, 2007

Megan and Corey had an awesome wedding at The Reef in Long Beach. Their wedding was relaxed and beautiful and we really felt the connection between them.

Megan’s dress was unique and elegant

Yes, these are the shoes she wore

The gorgeous bride, I loved her flowers (I am partial to orange)

The groom having some fun

The guys were very handsome!

The ladies were breathtaking

Corey struggled to keep it together when he saw his bride

As did his mom, dad and grandmother

There is a theme here

The ceremony site overlooked the Long Beach skyline

These girls were up for anything

I love this one that Paul took

We found this awesome light right there in the parking lot

Corey’s dad gave a beautiful toast

Megan honered her mom with a mother/daughter dance. There was not a dry eye in the house

Corey and his mom cutting a rug

Finally, we took them back up to the roof for some fun pics

I love this one!

Best wishes to Megan and Corey! We really enjoyed your wedding!

Anna and Simon - July 22, 2007 July 24, 2007

Anna and Simon are really awesome people. Anna is one of those women who sees good in everyone and everything and is truly excited about life. Simon is very genuine, sensitive and committed. It was an honor to work with this couple, their awesome families and fun wedding party.

My first clue that this would be a great wedding was the breathtaking family heirloom that Simon presented to his bride. The ring was his great grandmother’s and Anna was thrilled to wear it.

The gorgeous bride enjoying some bubbly while getting ready

The handsome groom and his men

These girls were so much fun!

The girl’s bouquets were Porteas, the national flower of South Africa, where Simon went to University.
Jenny Barker of Magical Blooms did a great job on the flowers

Anna beamed just like this all day

The ceremony and reception were at Point Vicente Interpretive Center, an absolute gem in Palos Verdes

The sky threatened rain during the ceremony and a few drops eventually came down. It all made for very dramatic photos

Anna and her mom

A very emotional Simon and his sister

All of the toasts were great but this bridesmaid hit a three pointer with hers

It looks like Anna’s dad thought so too

Last one of the night!

Best Wishes Anna and Simon!

Krissi and J.T. - Lucky 7.7.7 July 10, 2007

I have been waiting for Krissi and JTs wedding all year. They are one of those couples that I liked instantly for so many reasons. For starters, They had their wedding were Paul and I did, LaVenta Inn in Palos Verdes.

Krissi’s dress was awesome! It was unique and beautiful, just like the entire day.

Bling

Every detail was thought about down to the bridesmaids hair pins. I loved the colors, bright shades of yellow, orange, green and pink, one for each bridesmaid/groomsmen. The hair was fabulously done by Dana and Donna at Design Visage

What a georgeous bride!

I love this one Paul took of JT and the guys!

Can you tell which one of the groomsmen is under 21?

Krissi was a bundle of nerves before the ceremony but her face just lit up the second she saw JT

JT lost it when he saw his gorgeous bride

Richard Remington was the video guy. He was awesome!

This is one of my favorites

DJ Zan from Awesome Entertainment was one of the best DJs I have worked with. At the beginning of the day he said to me “If people don’t dance it is the DJ’s fault” He had everyone on their feet all day.

Instead of tossing the bouquet, Krissi gave it to her mom as a token of her appreciation for all of her help during the planning process. It was a perfect moment

This is what they drove away in! How cool is that!