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Patty & Kyle married at Pacific Unitarian Church in Palos Verdes.  It was an intimate affair, surrounded by their closest friends & family.  These two were so chill & low-key that it made my job photographing them so easy!  Patty & Kyle really enjoy playing video games, and you’ll see in their pictures that they ordered up a pretty epic wedding cake that reflects their love for video games!  When it came time to cut the cake, you could tell it was a little painful for them to cut into it.  But it was oh-so-good on the inside as well!

A big thanks to Evan Robinson for shooting with me that day.

Ceremony & Reception: Pacific Unitarian Church
Cake: Let Them Eat Cake

Patty & Kyle decided to do a first look before the ceremony.
Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Thanks to Evan for helping me grab some great detail shots while I photographed the couple with their families.
Patty + Kyle

How cute are all the cake details?!
Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Last week my friends Alice & Michelle of Alice Hu Photography & Mele Amore Events hosted a fantastic event/mixer at Muzeo.  Muzeo is a museum in downtown Anaheim that hosts traveling exhibitions.  It also happens to be a great venue for weddings & events.  The evening was filled with food, sweets, & entertainment from lots of amazing vendors.  I had a great time seeing familiar faces & meeting new ones!

Alice & Michelle asked me to help take some pictures that evening, so for those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s a little recap.

*Edited To Add* Just finished uploading the full gallery of images.  You can check them out here:
http://www.serenagrace.com/events/muzeo

Muzeo Launch

Beautiful florals by Avante Gardens
Muzeo Launch

Gorgeous table designs by Signature Party Rentals & Floral Elements
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Muzeo Launch

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Yummy sweets by C Salt Gourmet
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Muzeo Launch

Another lovely table designed by SYL Design Studio & Signature Party Rentals
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Muzeo Launch

Cute & delicious cakes & treats from Sweet & Saucy
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Muzeo Launch

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Food catered by Sally Ann Catering
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Muzeo Launch

Wine courtesy of OC Custom Wine, and a little entertainment from magician Mike Wong
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Beautiful gowns & dresses from Mariposa Boutique
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Music & lighting provided by Platinum Peaks Entertainment
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Yummy tacos from Thank Goodness It’s Sofia
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So many delectables that night!  These are from Regency Caterers and Morsels Baking Co.
Muzeo Launch

Everyone was having a great time in the Four Quick Clicks photo booth!
Muzeo Launch

The lovely ladies of Ferndales Bridal & Formalwear showing off some of their lovely hair accessories.
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Unique bouquets by Amanda Heer of Fantasy Floral Designs
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The outdoor urban chapel is a cute spot for a ceremony.
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Muzeo Launch

Monte Carlo Casino
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Muzeo Launch

Alice Hu, Brenda Swann of Swann Soirees, & Michelle Groom
Muzeo Launch

It was a gorgeous day for a wedding and Joanna & Tommy happily exchanged vows under a cool canopy of trees at the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum.  I know Joanna from college, and we were even in the same small group for a period of time, so it made it extra special to be able to be there to witness & capture such a special day for Joanna & Tommy.  I’m going to have to admit that when I first met Tommy I was slightly intimidated.  But on the day of their wedding, as he watched his bride walk down the aisle, I saw his eyes fill with tears and I couldn’t help but shed a tear myself.

A great big thanks to Jean Tsai & Evan Robinson for shooting with me that day.  You guys captured some great stuff & I couldn’t have done it without you!  It was also exciting being able to work alongside one of my couples from earlier this summer.  Joyce & Raymond are awesome videographers and they captured the day beautifully as well!  Check out their video of the day here.

Ceremony: Fullerton Arboretum
Reception: The Villa
Hair & Make-up: John Nguyen
Florist: Kim Sanders of Art With Nature Floral Design
Cake: King’s Hawaiian
Videographer: RayJoyce
DJ: Dustin Kim

Joanna + Tommy

Evan got this great shot of Joanna’s ring!
Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Jean & Evan did a great job capturing all the gorgeous details!
Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

I love this shot Jean took of Joanna’s awesome shoes!
Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

During the reception, they played an exciting game of pocket scavenger hunt that had all the guests on their feet!
Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

Glamming it up on the red carpet!
Joanna + Tommy

Joanna + Tommy

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Our dear friends Eunice & Ben recently got married and I had the exciting honor of capturing their big day!  And when I say big I really do mean BIG….they had over 700 guests at their wedding!  Needless to say, there were lots of group pictures, and family portraits, and table shots, so I was very grateful to have Johann helping me out that day.  While we certainly had our work cut out for us, Ben & Eunice were so great and so easy to work with that we had nothing short of an amazing time photographing them all day long.  Our photo times with the bridal party brought us to some random places – a laundromat, the front of an office building, and a parking lot – and we loved it!

I am so very happy for you two!  Congrats again B+E!!

Ceremony: EFC, LA
Reception: Pacific Palms Resort
Hair Stylist: Hair Tech 2000
Florist: Flower Genie
Videographer: G&D Productions
DJ: Dustin Kim

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

While taking pictures in a park, my hubby Jeremy (who was one of Ben’s groomsmen) suggested the guys go across the street and get some pictures inside this laundromat.  Jeremy knew I’ve always wanted to shoot in a laundromat, so I love him to death for suggesting it.

Johann got this awesome shot of the guys inside the laundromat!
Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

One of their graphic designer friends helped them design this cool monogram/logo using their initials, and it became a fun little theme throughout their wedding!

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Johann got this great shot of Eunice & her dad hugging.
Eunice + Ben

Since Jeremy was in the bridal party, I accompanied him to the rehearsal the day before.  Across the street from the church I noticed this office building with a pretty cool exterior.  I filed it in my mind as a possible location for some photos after the ceremony.  Little did I know that the color of the building went perfectly with their teal & red color scheme.

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

The light in this parking lot was so perfect!
Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

They made these cute buttons with fun little phrases to go with their “BE” theme.
Eunice + Ben

Eunice’s sister drew some really cute pictures for the younger guests to color in.  What a fun idea!  And since Eunice & Ben are both worship leaders, they even made guitar picks with their special BE logo.

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Eunice’s friends from Newsong’s Edge dance group did a special performance at the reception.
Eunice + Ben

Eunice + Ben

Big, fun, sweaty mosh pit!
Eunice + Ben

Ngan & Donald are such a sweet couple!  So sweet, in fact, that when they picked me up from the SF airport they brought me a box of sweets!  I loved spending the afternoon hanging out and photographing them around the SF Botanical Gardens and Haight-Ashbury.  Here are a few of my favorites from their engagement session.

Can’t wait to see you two again in December!  Thanks again for the yummy macaroons and pastries!

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Ngan + Donald

Stacey recently emailed me asking if I could photograph her and her boyfriend together.  Gladwin is heading out to Afghanistan soon and she wanted to get some nice pictures with him before he heads out.  Growing up, Stacey & I went to the same church, so I was excited to reconnect and have the chance to do this for them.  (Btw, for those of you who know Stacey and might be wondering….no, this wasn’t an e-session.)  Check out their portrait session in LA below!

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Stacey + Gladwin

Alright, alright….so I have to admit that I’m a little behind on the blogging.  Patty & Kyle already got married, but since we shot their engagement session fairly close to the wedding date, I didn’t get a chance to blog it before they tied the knot.

Here is their lovely engagement session taken at Descanso Gardens.  It’s been so long since I’ve been there, it was kinda nice to be able to visit it again.  I’m pretty sure there is still a picture sitting on our piano of me & my sister taken at Descanso Gardens nearly 15 years ago.  Oh, the memories!

There were tons of gorgeous spots to shoot in….the only thing was we had to watch out for spiders because they were literally everywhere!  Ick!  We narrowly missed walking into one hanging down from a tree.  Thankfully, Patty had a super sharp eye and spotted it before any traumatic incidents occurred!

Stay tuned for pictures from their wedding!

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

Patty + Kyle

I met Jennifer & Edgar a little while back at Rica & Leo’s wedding, and now their own wedding is fast approaching!  While I was a little under the weather on the day of their engagement session, shooting with them quickly made me feel a hundred times better.  The day was gorgeous, there were tons of great spots to shoot in, and the camera loves these two!  After going through my first round of selections to pick out all the “keepers”, I easily had twice the number of “keepers” that I usually do.  Here are a few of my favorites from their session.  =)

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Jennifer + Edgar

Happy Labor Day everyone!  Hope you’re having a good one!  I’m getting a little work in before we go spend some time with our families.  Today’s post is brought to you by the letters “B” & “D”….for the awesome Beata & Dennis!  These two wed at the beautiful (and yummy!) Five Crowns in Corona del Mar.  Good food, good company, and good times…it was a wonderful way to celebrate on the 4th of July!

A special thanks to Johann & Eugene for shooting with me that day!

Ceremony & Reception: Five Crowns
DJ: Station Identification

Beata + Dennis

Getting into a wedding dress requires a lot of help!
Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Dennis’ sister was a grooms”woman”.  Love how her dress was a black & white version of the bridesmaid dresses!
Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Dennis is so excited to see his bride!  It’s so sweet!
Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

Beata + Dennis

A sparkler send-off on the 4th of July would only be appropriate!
Beata + Dennis