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los angeles biltmore wedding by joy marie | lauren + david

Wow, Lauren & David had such an incredible wedding! These two have such a sweet and honest love for each other. The way David looks at Lauren is enough to melt your heart! I found myself smiling all day just knowing that these two wonderful people have found each other, and will be spending the rest of their lives together. Their fabulous ceremony and reception were held at the regal Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. It was a day where I was able to witness a couple confirming their deep love, and watch the joining of two wonderful families. Lauren & David, I’m honored to have been part of such a monumental occasion! I’m so grateful to my incredible client, and now friend, Candace Lee, for connecting me with Lauren & David.

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HORA!!!!
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A big thanks to all of the wonderful vendors who helped make this day so special:

Dress: Reem Acra

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Hair: Rachel Savoy & Andrea Covell

Make-up: Inbal Neer

Florist: Spring Flowers

Catering: Biltmore Hotel

Coordinator: Christina Molina

Officiant: Rabbi Richard Spiegel

Music: Chuck Wansley Band

Videography: Ronnie from Sketch Cinema

Cake: Nancy Kay’s Confections

Invitations: Jam Invitations

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malibu wedding by joy marie | amber + rufus | xanadu estate

Amber & Rufus were married at his family’s magnificent Malibu Estate, Xanadu. Yes, the same Xanadu named after the 80′s movie starring Olivia Newton-John, who also previously owned the estate. The day was pure perfection! The ceremony was BEAUTIFUL, as Amber & Rufus recited  sweet and moving vows overlooking the Pacific. Gorgeous chandeliers hung from the trees overhead, which provided a seamless transition from the beach ceremony into a vibrant, red reception that screamed ELEGANCE! Mindy Weiss Party Consultants did a phenomenal job transforming the estate into the perfect venue for a  storybook wedding.  I just love how this day was such an amazing reflection of Amber & Rufus’ personal styles. In addition to being gorgeous, these two are incredibly giving, and probably some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Amber & Rufus, I’m so glad our paths crossed. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a spectacular day!!

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A HUGE thanks to all of the wonderful vendors who helped make this day so special:

Planning – Amy Bird Shapiro for Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

Make-up – Thierry Pourtoy

Hair – Valerie of Cristophe Beverly Hills

Flowers – Mark Held of Mark’s Garden

Music - Impulse of West Coast Music

Lighting – Images By Lighting

Dress & Veil – Carolina Herrera

Shoes – Jimmy Choo & Christian Louboutin

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long beach engagement shoot by joy marie | chenine + joe

Chenine and I have been trying to match up our schedules for months, so it was great to fiiiinally connect with her and Joe at the new swanky Avia Hotel in Long Beach. Chenine & Joe are a super sexy, fun couple and the Avia Hotel fit them perfectly! I’m so looking to connecting again for their late summer wedding!

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los angeles engagement by joy marie | megan + travis

It was such good times hanging out with Megan & Travis for their recent Los Angeles engagement session. These two are so cute together, and Travis is seriously one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. He had me cracking up pretty much the entire shoot. I’m really looking forward to their Orange County wedding at The Hacienda. I know it’s going to be such a fun day!

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santa monica engagement by joy marie | lauren + david

These last few weeks have been jam-packed with so much travel and shooting that my blog posts are a bit neglected! Now that I’ve landed back home for a couple of days, I’m going to attempt to catch up and I’m excited to share a few pics from my recent Santa Monica engagement shoot. I had so much fun spending some time with Lauren & David at the Santa Monica Pier. Lauren & David are such a sweet couple, and I’m super excited for their upcoming wedding at the Biltmore!

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