After much anticipation and excitement, Aaron and Leslee's wedding day finally arrived! The ceremony was held in their church in San Dimas, and the reception followed at The Hyatt! The wedding couldn't have gone as well without these fabulous vendors who made it possible!  A big  thanks goes to Josh Goodman who was my second shooter! Wedding Coordination: karyhevents Florist: Commerce Flowers Steel Drums: Pan-A-Cea D.J.: Last Dance Entertainment Lighting: Swank Audio Visua It was a beautiful day, and Leslee looked beautiful as she finished getting ready at the hotel. Here are a few details: The ceremony: The Hyatt: Everything was so beautiful! Thank you Aaron & Leslee for having me as a part of your day!

The day before leaving for WPPI, I had the pleasure of photographing my first wedding of '08. Although we were on "severe weather alert" with all of the torrential rains and hail storms, it did not seem to put a damper on Maria or David's spirits one bit...after all, they were marrying each other. The day that they have been waiting for. Nothing could wipe the beautiful smiles off of their faces! When a day such as this day goes so smoothly and without ANYTHING going wrong, and once you see these detail pictures, it will be evident that there was a wedding coordinator involved with this event! And not just ANY coordinator.....I always love working with Kary Heimbach of kary h events. She is so easy to work with and everyone loves her! She puts 150% of her heart and soul into her job, and it shows! It cannot go without mentioning the great group of vendors who also made this event so beautiful: Video- Jennifer Anne Video Florist- Sonny Alexander Flowers DJ/lighting- Pro Audio DJ & Lighting Make-up- Coutney Corvan Hair- Hair Comes the Bride Transportation- Global Limousines Linens- Elegant Designs Specialty Linens Stationary- Cloud Nine Paper Lounge Furniture- Classic Party Rentals I love this shot. Maria was enjoying having her make-up done while her sisters were stirring about in the background getting dressed! This little guy had a big role...and he knew it! the happy couple! Here is the beautiful room at Alta Dena Town and Country Club. It's got such great ambiance. There is something so serene and beautiful about this moment. This happened right after Kary brought them into the reception room to take a sneak peek at how beautiful everything looked. They were so overjoyed with the decor, i think David was actually pinching Maria in this shot!!! The little details that mean so much:

I am so excited to be a part of Bloomingdale's  "Pre-Wedding"  Wedding Party that will be held at South Coast Plaza on April 3rd.  Come out and get some fabulous ideas and even meet Monique Lhuillier! Hope to see you there!

Well, this is going to be the very last post of the year, and what better to end it with than a fabulous wedding from La Venta?! Tom and Mireille together with their families had such a special and intimate wedding. Combining their Korean and Jewish faiths, it was quite interesting and even more fun to watch the evening unfold and integrate the two together in their cultures. Here are some great images that I thought would be fun to share with you! Killer ring shot: Tom, so handsome! Mireille, so elegant! During the ceremony while they were saying their own vows, there was not a dry eye in the audience, and it was tough for Tom and Mireille to get through it... Yo can actually read Mireille's vows. I absolutely LOVE this shot...i think it has a very modern feel to it. The p'ye-baek. This is a Korean tradition where the bride offers dates and chestnuts -- symbols of children -- to the groom's parents, while sitting at a low table filled with other symbolic offerings. The parents offer sake in return, and as a final gesture they throw the dates and chestnuts at the bride, who tries to catch them in her large wedding skirt. In the United States, the p'ye-baek is most often held at the reception, with the bride and groom in full Korean costume. It is usually a family-only affair, hosted by the groom's side. The throwing of dates and chestnuts is the highlight. Family members also offer gifts of money in white envelopes to the bride. Tom's parents were having so much fun throwing MANY dates into Mireille's skirt! The first dance: It's always a lot of fun to watch the dancing! Everyone really seemed to enjoy the evening, and Tom and Mireille's love for each other was evident throughout the night! Thank you for being so gracious and I wish you both the best in life! Happy New Year!

I am a little late on blogging about Adrian and Shauns wedding, however, it must not go unnoticed!!! They are the most easy-going couple, and so much fun to work with! Thanks so much for making me a part of your day! The Details: Wedding Coordination: kary h events Make-up Artist: Sheryl from Radiance Make up artistry Gown Designer: Vera Wan Shoes: Stuart Weitzmann Guitarist: Pete Goslow Linens: Elegant Designs Specialty Linens Lighting: ProAudio Lighting/MI Media Productions DJ: ProAudio Lighting/MI Media Productions