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Serendipity Garden Wedding
Apple orchards, winding roads and small town generosity. Serendipity Gardens is less than an hour drive from the city but another world away. A charming wedding story of the bride’s Scotch-Irish heritage and the couple’s shared love of homemade pie, dinosaurs, and Star Wars!
On the edge of a pine forest, just down the road from Serendipity Gardens is a quaint apple orchard, a perfect location for Marnee and Dillon to sneak away for a private First-Look before the ceremony. Their vintage Pontiac looked right at home in this charming farming town too!
Perched on a hillside with the most breathtaking view of the valley below was where the couple exchanged their wedding vows. Afterward guests enjoyed cocktails under a shady canopy of trees, adorned with shimmering chandeliers. Dinner and dancing followed. Deep red tartan plaid and Scotch-Irish details represented the couples family heritage. A surprise performance by the couple was the highlight of the evening. Serious Star Wars fans, Marnee and Dillon carefully planned a lightsaber duel that was pulled off with absolute perfection! Their sure-footed skit was nearly over when suddenly Darth Vader entered the room! The music turned ominous, the couple trembled with fear, dropped their weapons and reached out for one another.Miraculously the power of their love brought Darth Vader to his knees! The crowd went absolutely wild, jumping out of their seats with cheer and laughter! Honestly it was hard to hold the camera! So much fun!
In between dancing guests mingled around the open fire pit, eating s’mores and gazing at the brilliant, starry night. Sending off the couple with a giant sparkler line up was the perfect ending to a very memorable event.
Hats off to the creative team that helped to bring the couple’s vision to life:
Event Planner: Carole / Bright Blue Events Venue & Catering: Serendipity Gardens Cake: Michelle’s Bakery Pies Thankful Heart Kitchen-Redlands Floral Design:Flowers Etc DJ Musical Phunktions John & Colette Photography
Beach Engagement Malibu
Beach Engagement | Malibu California
Beach Engagement | Malibu California
Always up for an adventure this adorable duo brought a spirited and playful energy to their California coast engagement story.
We love getting to know our couples and collaborating with them on their lifestyle photography sessions. Before the shoot we schedule a consultation to understand what’s most meaningful to them.
It was so much fun to work with these two!
Thank you, Marnee + Dillon for a great day and a beautiful story!
A year later Marnee and Dillon said, “I Do” at Serendipity Gardens. See the wedding images here!
Castle Green Pasadena Wedding
Castle Green Pasadena Wedding
Planning their Pasadena wedding from Washington D.C. Mina & Ryan wanted to to find a location with history and beautiful California architecture. With the help of their wedding planner they found the perfect location in Pasadena at the majestic Castle Green. The bride and her mother took a trip home to India where they found the beautiful blue sari’s that the bridal party is wearing. Handsomely combined with classic tuxedos and lush white roses and the romantic setting, everything looked incredible.
Congratulations, Mina & Ryan!
Crystal Clear Weddings / Jj Events Photo Booth / Simply Elegant Catering / Video Matrimony Pictures / Cake Friandise Pastries /
Pacific Club Newport Beach Wedding
We love photographing meaningful wedding stories for wonderful people
but when those wonderful people are also long time friends, it doesn’t get any better!
An elegant and intimate wedding at the beautiful Pacific Club in Newport Beach.
Thank you, Lesley & Bob for having us at your wedding, we loved every minute!
All the love in the world to you both!
Venue The Pacific Club Newport Beach Photography http://johnandcolette.net/ Bride’s Makeup & Hair Ermahn Ospina MakeUp Flowers: Petal to the Meadow Cake Patty’s Cakes Dress: BHLDN Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Orange County Courthouse Civil Wedding Ceremony
Courthouse weddings are intimate and fun and this one, oh so chic! They are a truly magical way to say “I do.”
When we spoke with Jessica and Adam about their civil ceremony plans, they shared some of their favorite things with us. Jessica mentioned that Adam is a gourmet coffee connoisseur and that she loved a good cup of tea. So naturally we started the day and their photo story at the Gypsy Den, an eclectic neighborhood coffee shop with the best tea and coffee around! After enjoying the eye opening libations and a stroll in the courtyard, it was time to get married! We met again at the Old Orange County Courthouse where the couple was greeted by family. After a quick and fun swearing-in ceremony, everyone gathered upstairs for the ceremony which was short, sweet, and filled with laughs and love. With such a genuine and stylish couple, photographing this special day was so much fun! Her single hydrangea bloom, his yellow Mini Cooper, and the way they laughed together are just a few of our favorite things from this orange county courthouse civil wedding ceremony. What a truly perfect day! Congratulations Jessica & Adam!
If you’re thinking of having a civil marriage ceremony we highly suggest the landmark Old Orange County Courthouse. Restored to look much as it had at the turn of the last century this courthouse is the perfect place to hold a small ceremony.
And we just have to mention Garett, our waiter at the Gypsy Den. His charm and goodwill added immeasurably to our perfect day experience. Thank you, Garett! We’re sending everyone we know your way!
Montana Weddings
We’re excited that one of our Montana weddings is featured on Rocky Mountain Bride!
See it here: Rocky Mountain Bride
Thank you to the creative team that helped bring Melissa & Ben’s vision to life:
Ceremony & Reception Venue and Planner: Margie & Bruce at The BruMar Estate
Floral Design: Darci at Beargrass Floral
Cake: Miss Patti Cakes