Lauren & Chris: Wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo!

I met Lauren last year as she started planning her wedding.  As soon as she told me it was at the Santa Barbara Zoo, I was a little confused and thought “wait, you can have a wedding at the Zoo??  That’s genius!”  Lauren is an animal lover, and super sweet.  I’ve been dreaming about her wedding ever since then and I’m very pleased to share my favorites from her wedding day.  Enjoy!

Los Angles Wedding Photographer

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

These earrings are special to Chris, it was his mother’s before she passed away.  I think they’re beautiful and it matched Lauren’s dress perfectly!

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The First Look…

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

Los Angles Wedding Photographer

I think the following series is my favorite set from the wedding.  Such a sweet moment, and Lauren’s eyes just sparkle!

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

A unique German marriage tradition, is for the Bride and Groom to drink wine out of the same glass.  And they did, without spilling a drop!

Los Angles Wedding Photographer

Los Angles Wedding Photographer

After the ceremony, guests were allowed to visit with a friendly Penguin and feed the Giraffes.

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

First Dance.

Sherri Johnson Wedding Photography

Sherri Johnson Wedding Photography

Lauren and Chris did a lot of nontraditional things, at their wedding.  Like, instead of a traditional wedding cake, Lauren and Chris opted for Sundaes and Root Beer Floats.

santa barbara zoo wedding photography

The SJP Photo Booth.

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Lastly, a shot behind the scenes.

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Venue: Santa Barbara Zoo
Florals by: Passion Flowers Design
Photography: SherriJ Photography
Music: DJ Shark
*Update, this wedding has been published on Wedding Channel.