Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding: Annie & Alan

This weekend, I had the pleasure of documenting a beautiful beach ceremony of Annie and Alan.  The wedding took place in Dana Point, coordinated by Orange County Beach Weddings.  The details incorporated lots of beach elements from the stone “wishing rocks,” flip flops provided for guests, to delicious menu including gourmet baby green salad, grilled Chilean Sea-Bass with mango salsa, cilantro rice, broccolini spears, lemon sorbet, and bonless Braised Short Ribs from Summit Catering.

My favorite part of the evening was seeing how happy Annie was all evening long… in addition to the surprise firework show during dinner.  Totally unexpected… but with about 10 seconds to set up the shot, I think it’s a great memory.  🙂  Congratulations to Annie & Alan!  Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

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Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Orange County Beach Wedding

Lauren & Nick: Married at the French Estate

Today, I’m very happy to share my last wedding of 2014… featuring Lauren and Nick!  I met Lauren, about one year ago as she started planning a Christmas wedding.  Since the time we met, I had the pleasure of getting to know them both on a few occasions during different milestones… like their fun engagement session, at Lauren’s sister’s wedding over the summer, and their close friends Kate and Jeff’s wedding back in October (where Nick was the best man).  By the time Lauren and Nick’s wedding day rolled around, we had formed a bond that really allowed for the day to run smoothly and I was able to capture some beautiful moments.  My favorite moment of the entire day was when Lauren’s parents walked her down the isle.  I think the huge smile on her mother’s face, really sums up the feelings of the year!  Pure happiness.  All of their beautiful details came together with a romantic evening with lots of joy, love, and sparkle!  Congratulations to you both!  photo LN001_zps21516fd6.jpg photo LN002_zpsc6eca431.jpg photo LN003_zps119b2a83.jpg photo LN004_zpsc34962ca.jpg photo LN005_zps323eb6dc.jpg photo LN006_zpsd1354198.jpg photo LN007_zps67e594d0.jpg photo LN008_zps6cd4f66c.jpg photo LN009_zps9e18afe7.jpg photo LN010_zpsf8654929.jpg photo LN011_zps74d8f69c.jpg photo LN012_zpsf5335bcc.jpg photo LN013_zpseb2ba33c.jpg photo LN014_zpsa35dfb3d.jpg photo LN015_zpsc3859418.jpg photo LN016_zps1f6b7ad9.jpg photo LN017_zps649ebb5d.jpg photo LN018_zps102cf9d1.jpg photo LN020_zps9538ec8e.jpg photo LN019_zps76d487b8.jpg photo LN021_zps5160db15.jpg photo LN022_zps2c0d831c.jpg photo LN023_zps7dc4409e.jpg photo LN024_zps2d0036ab.jpg photo LN025_zpsd6225cc9.jpg photo LN026_zpsc5f6f748.jpg

Venue: French Estate, Orange
Photography: Sherri J Photography
Element Videography:  video and photo booth
DJ: James Murdock
Gown: Alfred Angelo
Bridesmaids: Badgly Mishka, French Connection, Topman (pants), crystalAmore suspenders
Suits: Zara
Jewelers: Stuart with Grady G. Taylor in Downtown Los Angeles
Hair and Makeup: TONI&GUY Hairdressing. Michelle Bermudez, Vanessa Simas, Christy Kemp, & Geneva Mendosa

Beth & Joe: Destination Wedding in Los Olivos

I met Joe and Beth, this summer, as they started planning a wedding.  They both wanted their day to be filled with good wine, good food, and good company.  With the help of Julia of Small Wonders Event Planning and Design, they designed a handcrafted wedding, with rustic, sophisticated, and romantic details, reminiscent of Beth’s Midwestern roots.  They chose to have their wedding at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard in Los Olivos, California, in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.  There was a lot of beautiful moments that filled their day, from beautiful ceremony performed by Beth’s father, to the delicious food including pasta and seasonal horderves made on site, and getting a good-omen-rainbow during the ceremony!   Here’s some of my favorite images from Joe and Beth’s day.  All friends and family may order and download wedding pictures online HERE.

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Venue: Coquelicot Vineyard, Solvang
Planning Team: Julia Kadish and Dillon Nauert, Small Wonders EPDEventCompass
Catering: Contemporary Catering
Flowers: My Flower Guy
Rehearsal Dinner and Overnight accommodations: Hotel Corque
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Makeup/Hair: Something New
Bridal Gown: Jinny’s Bridal
Transportation: Santa Barbara Airbus
Photography: Sherri J Photography