Weddings can be planned from long distance, for a Thursday in July…and on a boat in Newport Beach.

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.

Location Strawberry Farms Golf Course, Irvine

Flowers by Cindy at Bohemian Rose Garden Art

Hair and Makeup by RPM Makeup

Styling by Vanessa Brooke

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

Thank you to the amazing Robyn Rachel for planning the bridal event at Dana Hotel.

From the chic decor to the boutique style, it has personality and flavor. Each member of the staff was friendly and made the stay so enjoyable. I am looking forward to staying there next time and utilizing the luxury spa.

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

This is Megan and she is divine.

Location: Dana Hotel Chicago, IL.

Flowers: Mila Design

Bridal gowns: Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

Million thanks to Chicago Photographer Robyn Rachel.

Incredible flowers by Mila Design

Bridal gowns by Jasmine Bridal

Hair: Nicci Lynne-Salon 214 West & Make-Up: Katie Plachno -Salon 214 West

Teaming up with Robyn Rachel Photography in Chicago we had a bridal shoot extravaganza.

Stunning

Amazing. Can you tell it is snowing out? I was so very excited.

Purely adorable.

I was obsessed with the light coming out of this window… It was the bathroom of the club on top of the Dana Hotel. Incredible.

Thanks so much for Robyn Rachel Photography for setting up the shoot with all the “brides” and gorgeous dress. Check out her link here

The Royal-T Cafe in Culver City is a swanked out place with knooks, crannys and a VIP lounge with animae. It was so beyond words on how the place when I arrived and put under the masterful eye of Beth Helmstetter and her team, transformed into an amazing party palace with suspended orgamni cranes, incredible floral art, and lighting effects that impressed all. Los Angeles Wedding DJ, Flashdance, rocked and stomped the house with his amazing mixes, and true blue music choices, (I especially liked the Sweet Child O Mine mix!)

Models dressed in Alfred Angelo, folks from NTA Talent agency, and looking everyone looking fabulous thanks to the Bride and Bloom magazine setup, the event was a monster success. The Dollhouse Team put together looks (hair and makeup) for the models, Leslie at Fantasy Frostings, Dana at Broke Ass Bride, tons others and myself.  Everyone was stunning, and I have never had so many compliements on my hair. I am truly grateful that they girls offered, and did such a fabulous job, (plus I am in awe about my hair holding the curl all night).

Harmony from Bridal Bar, Lydia from ever-ours, Katy at Katy Carrier Events, Wendy from Just Wenderful and Shannon with Shannon Lee Images all made a fabulous appearance. I wish I could of spend more time chatting it up with everyone. Shooting the event was tough, I mean, capturing all the fabulous faces, and making sure that I got photos of the sweets before they got gobbled up, its’ tough. :)

There were so many people it was so hard to name everybody. I felt like it was a reunion of wedding folk, and celebration of Cake. It was the perfect event.

Special thanks to the girls from the Bachlor/Bacholorette (I am still fuzzy on which season is which and who is from where, but they were all so cute and wonderful.)

“Wedding Boutique”

This Sunday, January, 31 2010 from 1-5 pm.

Space is limited, admission is free. The only requirement is that you are a bride to be.

RSVP: tanya@wine661.com