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Justine + Jonathan’s nerd-tastic wedding was down to earth and perfectly them. They rented a house in Los Angeles for the weekend and invited their friends and family to watch them tie the knot! During the wedding day I saw the One Ring, two adorable Hobbits run around, and guests dancing with wands from Harry Potter. It was pretty cool if you ask me.  

Venue: Private Estate || Coordinator: Joanne || Florist: The Flower Man || Hair/Makeup: Tina Tom | Cake: Portos Glendale

Kevin and Tiffany can be added to one of the success stories on Match.com. They met 3 years ago and then they got engaged in Hawaii in 2014. One year later, they decided to get married at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, Ca. A romantic, elegant venue with a beautiful lake surrounded by a golf course. We chose this venue because it took our breathe away the first time we came here to check out the venue. Tiffany also wanted Tiffany Blue as her wedding color so the elegance of the venue made it a perfect match.

Venue: Old Ranch Country Club || Coordinator: Lauren Kadowaki || Florist: City of Commerce Flowers, INC. || Hair/Makeup: Hanna Choi Makeup  || Cake: Sweet Traders || DJ: The Phatal DJ – Josh Pagtalunan || Bridemaids Dresses: The Peppy Studio || Wedding Dress: Mon Amie Bridal Salon || Lighting:  Uplighting- De-Lighted

I met Leslie + Gal last December at Carly + Zack’s Disneyland Wedding, and since then Leslie has been the sweetest bride a girl can ask for! Leslie + Gal planned a personal, family centered event at Stephen S Wise Temple in Los Angeles, California. During the ceremony, the Rabi told personal stories of Leslie as a child, and family laughed at the memories! 

Jewish weddings hold a soft spot in my heart, and nobody can beat the crazy dance floor! The grand entrance turned into a 30+ minute packed dance party + Hora! By the end of it I *might* have joined in!

They met on the set of Bates Motel, she was the point person for the location, and he was a cinematographer. After being pushed together by the director of the project, they fell for each other. It was completely unexpected and but so perfect. Things tend to work out like that, right? On the wedding day, I heard that Michael originally had a 10 year plan, but it’s not often that the universe plans the same way we do.  

Krista plans events in her 9-5, so it was only fitting that she would do the same for her wedding. And one look at this wedding and you know they have serious style. The Lombardi House is in the heart of Hollywood, only 10 minutes from the location they met. Krista + Michael wanted their friends and family to experience all that Los Angeles had to offer, and a little white barn in Hollywood helped them do just that. 

During the ceremony they also had a very special performance by Gavin James.  Hearing the Book of Love Live during the ceremony was one the “pinch-me” moments I don’t experience too often. Gavin, you have a new fan and the canny ability to make people “feel”.  

Thank you Krista + Michael for being so open, loving, and making me feel like I was in your inner circle. You two are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. <3 

Venue: Lombardi House | Coordinator: Mandy Philp | Florist: Modern Flora | Makeup Artist: Dottie Palmer | Hair Stylist: Molly Shriver | DJ: Red Shoe | Wedding Dress: Lovely Bride (Nicole Miller) | Video: The Adventures Of | Catering: Wolfgang Puck Catering |  Rentals: Classic Party Rentals/Designer 8 | Custom Bridal Shoes: Sam Edelman | Suits: J. Crew

I can safely say that it was the first time anyone handed me a whole olive branch the morning of their wedding, and it was a great indication of how the day played out. 

Rina + Juan’s beautiful day started with a relaxed first look, and when we arrived at the ceremony venue I was blown away with how they transformed the space. After the God-Centered ceremony, they enjoyed Cocktail hour with their friends and family before following me out for sunset photos. As soon as the sun set, the rest of the night was one big party. And when I say party, I mean it! The dance floor was packed till the very last song. 

Venue: Los Coyotes Country Club || Coordinator: CCL Weddings + Events || Hair + Makeup: Kristina – Susie Chhuor Professional Hair & Makeup Team  || DJ: Flawless Entertainment DJs || Flowers: Amazing Blooms Studios || Cake: Frost My Cake || Sweets: Merely Sweets || Video: Shuttered Light || Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo (it had pockets!) ||