Weddings
Thought it was about time for another blog post! With all the recent engagements that happened on Valentine’s Day, I thought it was only right to post an engagement session! Vanessa and Cris wanted a 50’s style session– which was totally awesome! We had so much fun playing around at the railroad station!
Don’t they look smok’n hot!
We’ve been looking forward to Jennifer & Michael’s wedding for a long time! Holly and Jennifer really clicked well together when they first met — and then we have had a great time getting to know them through their engagement session and now finally their wedding!
Loved Jenn’s shoes!
The back of the bridesmaid dresses were beautiful as well!
Seriously, Jenn looked gorgeous!
The ceremony was held at the Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton. I love how Jenn looked adoringly at her Dad as he walked her down the aisle!
They had a really neat aspect to their ceremony. Each guest was given a rock and during the ceremony they had the opportunity to offer a blessing and place the rock in the vase as they greeted the couple. It was unique and touching.
I now pronounce you “husband and wife”!!
The wedding party!
Jenn & Mike’s couple shots…
I loved this shot of them in front of the mansion.
Jenn spent a lot of time planning out all of the details — and you could tell! Everything was so beautifully decorated in such lively colors!
I love this shot of Mike laughing with his mom during their first dance.
The rings
They were greeted by cheers as they ran through a tunnel of sparklers for their grand exit.
After the reception, we did something a bit different… we followed the couple to their hotel! 
We had fun doing a mini-shoot at the Crowne Plaza.
And finished off the shots in their bedroom… At this point, we figured that it was time for us to go!
Congrats Jenn & Mike!
Shelly & Jeff’s wedding was at Lake Oak Meadows in Temecula — a gorgeous venue that we love photographing at! Here are some of our favorite images from their wedding day.
The back of her gorgeous wedding dress!
Shelly’s beautiful bouquet
This venue looks so great in infrared!
I love the ring bearer’s expression in this image!
Jeff…
Shelly…
Their silhouettes…
And more happy pictures of the newlyweds…
We were blessed to be able to work with Diana Ross again from Celebrations by Diana. She always does a great job of making sure that the day runs smoothly and that everything is beautifully decorated!
I love the emotion in their first dance!
They were full of laughs during the toasts!
The whole day was pretty amazing! Congratulations Shelly & Jeff!
Slowly but surely we are getting back into the swing of things with regard to blogging….
Erin and Rick’s wedding was shot at the ultra classy Jonathon Club in downtown LA. We had a great time working with Sitting Pretty Special Events, Elysium Productions and a host of other great vendors! The wedding ceremony took place on the roof top of the historic building — stunning in every way. There was no shortage of emotion and joy throughout the day which made for fun picture taking. Erin and Rick were extraordinarily gracious and super fun to work with. Enjoy this sneak peak!
One of the first things I noticed as I came in the room (besides the gorgeous bride) was the beautiful line up of Vera Wang dresses…
Then Erin’s gorgeous BLUE shoes!
Erin looked beautiful.
And has a smile that is contagious!
At the ceremony location, there were these gorgeously hanging crystal chandeliers.
Dad looked pretty dapper as he walked the bride down the aisle.
How awesome is this location for a ceremony!
And, in true Heavenly Portraits style, we had no problem blocking off the lanes on Figueroa Street in LA to take pictures of the wedding party!
Gotta love a bride with attitude!
And also a bride with such sweet gentleness.
My favorite picture of the day!
And some shots of Erin & Rick together.
The reception was, of course, beautifully decorated with every detail carefully planned out.
Everyone had a great time dancing throughout the whole evening.
I feel like these next two images really say it all. Look at the tender ways that each of them look at each other. Such genuine looks on their faces…
Congratulations Erin & Rick!
2.18.2010
What a great engagement session! I love the 50’s inspiration, and the smile on the photo where she’s looking back at you.