Incredible flowers by Cindy at Bohemian Rose Garden Art

Hair and makeup by Renya at RPM Makeup

Styling by Vanessa Brooke

Location Strawberry Farms, Irvine CA

I can’t wait for your wedding at the Wayfarer Chapel in Novemeber.

What a fun day at Strawberry Farms in Irvine. We did a little impromptu bridal shoot with my dearest photographer friend, Vanessa Brooke.
When she got married 4 years earlier, her photographer didn’t get the photos she really wanted and failed to capture the back of her dress in any of her wedding photos. If any lady can fit back into their wedding gown after having a little one, more power to them… So here is Vanessa a few years after her wedding, still glowing.

Renya at RPM Makeup did such a beautiful job on the hair and makeup…

Vanessa is as amazing in front of the camera as she is behind it with her childrens’ lifestyle photography.

Isn’t the back of her dress gorgeous?

This hat has seen many a photo shoot… but it still looks fabulous on Vanessa.

Thanks again for being so fun and playing dress up for me.

Part 2 of lovely wedding at a private residence in Orange County.



Amazing wedding ending with cake and some kisses.

From La Costa’s website: “From the moment you enter through the gates of La Costa Resort and Spa, you are embraced by the picturesque beauty and leisurely charm of our coastal California lifestyle. Here within this quaint village setting, you’ll discover an idyllic Southern California getaway.

Nestled among 400 lush garden acres near the beach in Carlsbad, CA–but miles away from the pressures of the world–this delightful coastal California hotel is a haven of rejuvenation, comfort and escape where you can do it all or, if preferred, nothing at all.

While away the afternoon beneath the glow of warm Southern California sunshine in the spa courtyard. Steal a moment of quiet solitude curled up on a hammock in a garden alcove. Share a dance with that special someone underneath a moonlit spotlight. Walk in the footsteps of legends as you welcome the challenge of two championship golf courses. Create a lasting memory with your children as you navigate the waters of Splash Landing. Even excite and tantalize your palate with an abundance of culinary delights. Whatever it is that you desire, it can all be found in one place – La Costa Resort and Spa.”

La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA

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A continuation of the wedding in Belmont, MA earlier in May. This couple had a fabulous reception at the Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Check back to see more from this beautiful reception…