A Perfect Match – Venice, CA

Meet Kimberly and Michael, a match made straight from… Match.com! And oh gosh, how peeeerfect they are for one another. He was brought up as a proper gentleman who takes pride in his Taiwanese background and family. And then there’s bubbly Kimberly who spent time living in China, learning and falling in love with the culture and language. When they’re together, I can’t help but imagine a high pitch, heavenly, “Wahhhh”. She brings out cute colors into Michael’s life and he’s the one who’ll protect and stand by her side forever. It was gorgeous Winter/Chinese themed wedding in Venice, California. As much as I love San Diego, it’s always nice to have a change of scenery. Special thanks to Stephanie Fong Photography for joining force with me on this one! We ended up with so many good ones so get ready for a long post =D

Her parents reaction to seeing their daughter as a bride was speechless and stunned.They opt for a First Look. It was intimate and their eyes were full of excitement. No more nerves and best part for me: we gained plenty time for portraits before the ceremony!
Stephanie and I had a lot of fun with this beautiful morning light peaking out over the hills. =)
#1 Perk of having two photographers: amazing different perspectives!They had a children choir at there ceremony! Their youthful, innocent, and beautiful harmonies gave everyone goosebumps and chills. They both had to make speeches for each other, how cuteeeeRight after Church, the sun was already starting to set into the overcast, but I was able to steal them away for some quick portraits at Venice Canals. Stephanie and I got all these photos done in 20 minutes and it was nearly dark by then, not bad eh? I’m so glad we were able to pull it off and end up with some beautiful Just Married portraits for them. Kim: “Can we do a fobby picture?!” haha I adore her and obviously, so does Michael =)I’m pretty sure my jaw dropped when I walked into their reception.
Kim is a teacher so how clever it was that they decided to labeled all their tables this way.Love their cake. YUM
These homemade center pieces really brought the room together, aren’t they gorgeous?Reception lighting is a very important factor to consider because it makes such a huge difference in photos. The dances were just magical.

I really enjoyed this one, congratulations to the Newly Weds =)

Tale of Red

Hello, Hello! Wow, I realized its been a while since I blogged. I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday with friends and fambams! Today, I’m going to share one of my favorite photo shoots inspired from a story we all grew up hearing and executed with a hint of culture. Every girl dream to witness their fairy tale fantasy. And Nykka found her’s in Dean. She’s the sweet girl next door and Dean would do anything to give her the happiness she deserves. I instantly fell in love with them. They’re suppperrr romantic and amazing to work with. Once upon a time…

Vintage Wedding at Mission Basilica and The Prado

Warning, this is going to be a long one! Meet Theresa and Jericho, its a no brainer how deeply in love they are. They had a beautiful vintage and rustic wedding, making their vows in California’s first mission and dancing away in Balboa Park’s prestigious Prado. The day was incredible and full of details. It was a perfect start to their lives together with baby Theo as hubby and wifey. Congratulations to these love birds, enjoy the photos!

Wedding Coordinator and Creative Director: Emily Smiley Find Weddings and Soirees

Makeup Artista: Valerie

Videographer: ScenEmotions Films

I can stare at these colors and flowers all. day. lonnng.Loved the moment when these doors opened and all heads turned.
Love this!
These ladies were so fun to work with!Now that’s a grand entrance!

Fall forever in Love – Green Gables Estate Wedding

Twin Oaks’ new sister venue at the reserved Old Richland School House made Amy and Chris’ wedding a living dream. This vintage kept location was full of rich history and was perfect for the old souled couple. I felt like the entire day was in black and white, slow motion. They really took the time to enjoy falling deeper in love during their wedding. The school doors opened and out walked Amy in the beautiful white dress. All eyes turned and widened, including her father’s. She is his last and youngest baby of the family to get married. As she walked across the English rose garden, her eyes met with Chris and they were both glowing amongst the crowd. The sweet smell of roses and tears filled the ceremony. For better or worse, never for granted, they stole each other’s breath in their first kiss as Husband and Wife.

Venue: Green Gables Estate Wedding
Video: Everlasting Video Wedding
DJ: Paul Peterson

I can’t believe this used to be a traditional school house. Such an amazing wedding venue!
Amy made her Mother her Maid of Honor. Planning weddings, talking about boys, always side by side… they’re seriously best friends! =)
Their moment of words before the ceremony together, so sweet!
Amy, you scream Bridal Magazine in every photo!His last baby getting married <3I snuck them out for a few more photos…Never too old to play Barbie!One word: ADORABLE!
Its an understatement to say that DJ Paul Peterson was Hilarious! He did an amazing job getting the crowd going!
I love Diana’s second angle of this back shot!! It really puts them in perspective. For all future brides: 2 Photographers is always better then 1. =)As they drove away, Amy shouted out window “By Mom! I love you”. Mom: “Bye honey, Have fun, Be Safe!” It was only yesterday when she was dropping her off for school and now her little girl is happily married. Their parents were so joyful and proud of them. 

Fate

You know its fate when no matter what you do, no matter the time, troubles, or distance in-between… you always end up happily back together. You know its fate when you need each other in ways you can’t explain. Meet Amy and Chris. They illustrated that love can be dynamic and unexpectedly beautiful. This is the type of couple who could be arguing in tears one moment, and making up/out the next! There’s never a dull moment and they have a passion that burns so deep that I even could feel it. Being in this vibe during their engagement shoot at Cuyamaca was so refreshing. I fell in love with their love. You can just feel how much they care about each other after all they’ve been though. Better yet, Cuyamaca’s whimsical, untouched landscapes made the perfect backdrop for them.

In the suitcases were their parent’s kept wedding photos <3
Amy: “We chose sushi because I’m Asian and tacos because he’s Mexican!” I love her personality =)
The weather was ICY COLD but they withstand it beautifully.

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