I don’t always cry at weddings, but I cried at this one.

When I met Sarah and Andrew last year just before New Year’s, I just knew that if they pick me, this would be one of my favorite events to shoot ever. And I was right. Unlike most couples prepping for their wedding, Sarah and Andrew were very laid back. They knew what they wanted for their wedding, but all that, was just cake topping for the most important thing of all: the celebration of being one. Even when they were weeks before the wedding as I shot their engagement session, it was evident that all this was really about them: their love for each other and the anticipation of being married after 8 long years of courtship.

Isn’t Sarah gorgeous? She’s stunning with or without makeup!

These shoes from JCrew are so pretty. Love the simplicity.

The girls got ready at a room in the church building which doesn’t have a window, so I had to make do of what I have available. One of the couple’s friends held the gown for me atop this balcony :)

This photo below was captured by my second-shooter Cindee!

Ah, the suspense! :)

I love this shot! Andrew has his eyes locked on her, and the officiant, Bernie (who’s an old friend of theirs), is just beaming with pride :)

This was the part where I needed to wipe a tear. Touching exchange of sweet words… I was speechless.

While I was photographing the girls, Cindee had some fun with the boys :)

Before heading out to the reception, we took a couple of portraits at The Montage in Laguna Beach. It was cloudy that day, but gorgeous nonetheless.

Sarah and Andrew have a great sense of style! Check out these wonderful details in the next couple of sets, shot by both Cindee and me. Can you tell we work well together? :)

These jars were lit with candles. Love all the blues and yellows!

This is seriously one of the raddest seating arrangements I’ve ever seen!

It kinda feels like watching Barbie and Ken dance in the night. They are THAT beautiful to look at!

To my future brides & grooms, yes… I’m always in the dance floor. Especially when you got the smoke machine doing its thing.

One of my favorites of the night! Three guesses on who caught the bouquet… :)

And yep, while the others were dancing, some were playing croquet! I love this wedding!

Did I mention the ride? Yes, that’s a vintage Corvette. Love!

Sarah and Andrew, thank you SO very much for having me at your wedding! The day couldn’t have been more perfect. With you two being the happiest bride and groom ever, I can’t think of any other couple more fitting than you are for each other. Congratulations! So happy to hear you had a fabulous time in Hawaii/Kauai! Much love to you both :)

THE TEAM:
Photography by: Wai Reyes Photography
Associate Photographer: Cindee Bae
Ceremony: San Clemente Presbyterian Church
Reception/Catering: Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course
Coordinator: Shelley Greig
Cake: Heildelberg
Flowers: Rebecca Salimpour of Natural Charms
DJ: Johnny Carson
Makeup Artist: Rachelle Llanes
Hair Stylist: Sandy
Bride’s Dress: Enzoani
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Eden Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: J. Crew

Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining Huong and Thien to Catalina Island. The island is very special to these two: this is where they finally realized that they’re meant to be together… so it is only fitting that we shoot there. Huong and Thien decided to add an extra hour to their session to shoot some of her bridal as well, which I will put up on a separate post in the next couple of days. In the meantime, here are some of my favorites from the session!

We found this swing at the top-most part of this hill, which pretty much gives you a full view of the Avalon landing. I’m sooo happy to have such amazing clients who will put up with my requests. Thank you Huong and Thien for being such troopers! And of course when they asked ME to get on it, I didn’t have the guts to do so. Ha! :)

I have to include this last photo of Thien. For the record, I have no responsibility whatsoever for making him do this crazy stunt. I only cheered him on :)

Huong and Thien… thank you so much for the amazing day in Catalina! Wedding’s just 30 days away; I can’t wait! Watch the blog for a wedding and a bridal post in the next few!

I am just now downloading images from Sarah and Andrew’s amazing wedding last weekend and I have to share this one that caught my eye. Ah, I can’t wait to post the rest!