Weddings
When Donny & I were dating & early on in our marriage we used to do youth ministry for a small Christian church. We never knew then that God would move us into doing wedding photography! Cory was one of the kids in the youth group. It is crazy to think that he is now married, but we feel so blessed to have been able to be the photographers to document the day!
Cory & Holly were married at a private estate in Arcadia, CA. We started off getting pics of her getting ready.
As the flower girl walked up the aisle, she so kindly turned around for a picture! Love her!
If you were to ask me the number one shot that brides request –it’s this one! The one of their groom the first time he sees his gorgeous bride walking down the aisle. Cory’s expression touches me… I can’t imagine how it makes Holly feel!
I love the laughter and joy as her dad gives her away!
Cory’s dad is actually a preacher and the one who officiated the ceremony. 
It was a pretty gloomy day, but for a brief minute during the ceremony, the sun popped it’s little head out. It was as if God was shining down His blessings upon this union.
I love being able to photograph the parents & grandparents expressions during the ceremony. We can usually get some very sweet and genuine emotion.
Hey now… if you do it, we WILL document it!
This flag was on the porch steps — since it also is the first letter of Cory & Holly’s last name, we grabbed it and used it for the picture!
The reception was chalk full of gorgeously decorated arrangements – from flowers to cupcakes. Perfectly themed!
A moment captured at their outdoor reception during the prayer.
Cory & Holly – we are super excited for you as you start your lives together! You guys are going to be amazing! Blessings!!
I’ve been blogging so many of our portrait sessions lately, that I think it’s time we show off some weddings… so here you go! We started photographing Kristen & Shea’s wedding with her at the hotel. Donny & I had a great time playing with the fun red wall in the hotel room.
We each took a different “take” on her shoes and I couldn’t choose whose I liked more, so here are both of them for you! –Besides, who doesn’t love detail shots!
I just loved the natural light pouring in on Kristen as her bridesmaids helped her put her wedding dress on.
Kristen & Shea’s wedding and reception were held at a venue we always love shooting at – the Muckenthaler Mansion in Orange County.
Such great emotion as her and her dad walked up the aisle.
Um… I have no idea what spurred on the “manhug”. These guys were a riot and so much fun to photograph!
Love this next image.
This is kind of a fun set. Whenever Donny & I shoot our weddings together (most of the time), we try and get a “different take” on each location for our bride & groom. Here we have them in the same location doing the same thing, yet photographed from two different angles with two different artistic eyes.
The colors for the decor were so vibrant and beautiful!
I loved how Shea was updating his marriage status on Facebook while still at the reception! So cute! …speaking of facebook, have you “liked” us yet? What are you waiting for?
Their first dance.
Congrats Kristen & Shea! You two were wonderful to work with and we wish you many, many happy years together!
Wedding & Reception Venue: Muckenthaler Mansion
Catering: Colette’s Catering
Florist: Urban Gardener – Tiffany Greenleaf
DJ: Battleson Entertainment – Geoff Maddox
12.18.2010
Can I just say I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you have been bloggin so much Love these pics!! so the question is which one of the 2 shoots that are at the same location is yours and which one is Donny’s?……
1.20.2011
What a lovely pictures, seriously amazing kind of pictures. The joy and emotion are pictured very well and the color combinations are used as needed. Congrats to the couple and thanks to you for providing these kinds of beautiful pictures.