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Julie & Aaron’s Santa Monica wedding at The Victorian was sooo beautiful! It was a day full of love, laughter and incredible family & friends. These two are such sweet, caring and super intelligent people…just check out their cake, which was an abstract mathematical formula design!  Every last detail was such a beautiful reflection who they are; from the recycled yarmulkes to Julie’s vintage dress to her grandmother’s GORGEOUS jewelry. Thanks, Julie & Aaron, for allowing me to be  part of such a special day! I hope you have an amazing time on your honeymoon!

[caption id="attachment_1784" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Julie had this beautiful radiant smile all day."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1785" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="I thought her grandfather was just showing me this, but he was actually cashing it in...aaaand I loved it!!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1792" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="can anyone figure out this formula??"][/caption]

I’m glancing through Kate & Gil’s images now, and I promise you the W Hotel in Westwood and the Skirball Cultural Center have never seen anything like this! This girl knows how to work it out in front of the camera! Gil can hold his own too! Seriously though, Kate & Gil are great people, and I had to share this quick peek from their recent Skirball wedding! Lots more later…

Avery & Robert are two amazing people who live extraordinary lives, and they brought all of that passion & love for life to their wedding day! Nothing about these two, or their wedding day, was “traditional,” but rather it was a true reflection of who they are…fun, spontaneous, 100% unique & crazy about each other. Robert is a bonafide ROCK STAR!! He’s produced for rock greats like Ozzy Osbourne, and co-founded the glam metal band, ‘Hurricane.’ Avery’s the founder of the vintage fashion company, ‘Making A Comeback.’ They couldn’t be more perfect for each other. It was a gorgeous day for their Palos Verdes Wedding at the beautiful Wayfarer’s Chapel, followed by a rockin’ reception at the swanky The Sky Room in Long Beach. What a day! Avery & Robert, thanks for allowing me to be a part of such an awesome day. ROCK ON!!

[caption id="attachment_1648" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="this has to be my all-time favorite cake cutting shot!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1650" align="aligncenter" width="720" caption="loved Avery's 50 carat vintage ring"][/caption]

And a big thanks to Avery’s mom, Carole, for doing such a terrific job coordinating this fabulous day, and to Jonathan Rosenson, catering manager at The Sky Room, who did a phenomenal job creating the perfect reception atmosphere for this incredible wedding!

Here’s a little mini sneak peak of my recent celebrity wedding at the GORGEOUS Trump Resort overlooking the Pacific in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. A big thanks to People Magazine for sharing this beautiful love story; on newstands now!

Courtney & Andrew are incredible, creative, free spirits with a very sweet, uninhibited kind of love!  I knew after our Venice engagement session that I was in for quite a treat on their wedding day!!  This day was so rich with culture, tradition and joyful celebration.  Andrew is an AMAZING African drummer, and HE played for his bride as she walked down the aisle. Love that!!  The ceremony was a beautiful fusion of African and Jewish customs that included phenomenal African drumming & dancing, the INCREDIBLE, Yehuda Solomon, his band Moshav, and so many beautiful friends & family from, literally, all over the world. Congratulations, Courtney & Andrew! I loved being part of such a wonderfully eclectic day!

[caption id="attachment_1221" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="grandma and the rabbi"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1224" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Yehuda Solomon, leader of Moshav, in the middle of a heart-felt song during the ceremony. AMAZING!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1225" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="the beautiful Courtney!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1228" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="I just love how Andrew looks at Courtney!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1239" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Courtney's gorgeous vintage dress!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1240" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Some of the Jewish traditions..."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1242" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="...and some of the African traditions"][/caption]

This Malibu wedding was held at the gorgeous Adamson House Estate overlooking the Pacific; one of my favorite wedding venues! And a big thanks to Adee Pelleg who did an amazing job coordinating the day!

You may remember Selina & Juan from their Los Angeles engagement session a few months back.  I just love these two, and have been anticipating this day since we first met almost 2 years ago!!  Selina & Juan got married overlooking the beach at the beautiful Mandalay Beach Resort.  It was an incredible wedding, and a real honor to witness two very special people coming together. Congratulations, Selina & Juan!

[caption id="attachment_865" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Selina has such an infectious smile that lights up any room...gorgeous!"][/caption]

And a big thanks to Cari Izaguirre of All Occasions Event Planning for doing such a wonderful job planning & coordinating this wedding!

I had to do a quick sneak peek from Suzi & D’Marco’s recent los angeles wedding. I love these guys!! Can’t wait to share more…

I was so excited for Fatima + Jaime’s wedding after their beautiful engagement shoot. These two just have a rare kind of sweet, sincere & honest love.  They wanted the urban industrial look, so we hit some of my favorite spots in downtown L.A. Then it was off to Our Lady of Angels Cathedral for their gorgeous ceremony and reception. Congratulations, Fatima & Jaime!!

[caption id="attachment_691" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Fatima's mother-in-law made her beutiful dress."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_697" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Pimp DADDY!!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_699" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Love this moment they were having with each other during the reception."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_700" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="The Beautiful Fatima!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_706" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Fatima's mom walked her down the aisle."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_707" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="They decided to see each other before their ceremony and this was one of their 'first sight' shots....just LOVE!"][/caption]

The Oviatt Penthouse is one of Los Angeles’ architectural gems. Long the playground of Hollywood royalty, the Oviatt Penthouse is great for weddings. I like the Oviatt because the old world craftsmanship makes for some amazing backdrops. Also, the lighting sets the perfect mood for sophisticated & romantic shots.

I completely adore Vicki & Paul!! I was so looking forward to this day after spending time with them on thier Venice engagement shoot. They really are two of the most genuine & kindhearted people, and as a couple you just can’t help but love them! A gorgeous sunny day, a beautiful ceremony at St. Charles Borromeo, and an incredible reception at the Cicada in Dowtown Los Angeles. Vicki & Paul decided to see each other before the ceremony, so we had time to hit the Disney Concert Hall, and the elegant Oviatt Penthouse for some couples stuff; my favorite!!  It couldn’t have been a more perfect way to end the year! I had such a hard time narrowing down my favorites, but alas….

[caption id="attachment_301" align="aligncenter" width="630" caption="the INCREDIBLY gorgeous, Vicki!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_304" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="incredible catholic church + heavenly light = perfection!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_305" align="aligncenter" width="630" caption="Vicki's eyes are so amazing...I can't stand it!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_307" align="aligncenter" width="630" caption="Oviatt Penthouse Perfection"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_319" align="aligncenter" width="630" caption="A sweet moment with dad before the ceremony."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_320" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="I love this...that's Paul's mom on the left."][/caption]

Once again, I want to thank Ashley Tearston of Floracopia for doing such an amazing job designing the floral arrangements for this fabulous wedding. And thanks to Sarah Leury of Savoir Flair Wedding Design for doing such a great job coordinating the day. Vicki & Paul, it was an honor to be part of such an incredible day. Enjoy your honeymoon in Hawaii…so jealous right now! And here’s their Slideshow!