I love the chicks over at Wedding Chicks! They have such a fun blog to find great inspiration for all things wedding. I’m so happy to be featured on Wedding Chicks today alongside 3 amazing artists (and really great people)….filmmaker, Joel Serrato, planner, Jill La Fleur, and florist, Holly Flora! Check out Joel’s beautiful super 8mm film of Michelle and Jon’s Saddlerock Ranch Malibu wedding. It was such a fun day…planned and designed beautifully by the amazing Jill La Fleur! xox

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Michelle and Jon are the kind of couple you meet and smile because they fit together so brilliantly. They had such a beautiful outdoor wedding at the  gorgeous Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu. Michelle’s dad twirled her as he escorted her down the aisle, while Jon fought back his tears.  That pretty much sums up the tone of the entire day…so many sweet moments surrounded by a lot of fun! Congratulations Michelle & Jon, I’m honored to have been a part of such an amazing day!

I also want to thank my talented friend, Jill LaFleur of LaFleur Weddings for doing such a spectacular job planning & coordinating this wonderful event. It’s always a pleasure to work with you, and watch you do your magic! I also want to thank wedding filmmaker Joel Serrato of Joel Serrato Films for doing such an AMAZING job documenting this day! I’m really looking forward to working with you more!

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Every sunset should be framed with  Michelle & Jon inside Can’t wait to share more from their gorgeous Malibu wedding at Saddlerock Ranch…

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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!!

LOVE!!

Amber's Christian Louboutin's signed by, yes, Christian Louboutin!

the incredibly GORGEOUS...Amber!

their turtle 'Timmy' displaying Amber's Jimmy Choo dancing shoes...yes, he's real!!

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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Last weekend’s wedding at the Xanadu Estate in Malibu was amazing! Amber & Rufus were an awesome couple to work with, the Mindy Weiss Team did a fantastic job bringing it all together and the Malibu sunshine was in full effect. Can’t wait to share more…

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2009 was an amazing year!! Like everyone’s year (and life in general), I had my ups & downs, but the constant bright spot was all of the TRULY incredible people, from all over the world, I had the privilege to meet & work with. While there are literally hundreds of images I wish I could post, I just finally finished my most difficult task so far this year- narrowing down my list of favorite wedding images from 2009. I can’t begin to tell you how hard it was to choose! I am just so grateful for all of my amazing clients! Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of telling your beautiful stories.  Here’s a sneak peek (in no particular order) of some of my 2009 faves! May your 2010 be filled with life, love & lots of laughter!!

I know I’ve already blogged about the incredible times I’ve shared with Courtney & Andrew during their Los Angeles engagement session last Spring, followed by their amazing Adamson House Malibu Wedding, but putting together their wedding slideshow brought a BIG smile to my face, and hopefully it’ll bring one to yours too. I just love culturally-rich weddings!! Enjoy!

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!

grandma and the rabbi

Yehuda Solomon, leader of Moshav, in the middle of a heart-felt song during the ceremony. AMAZING!

the beautiful Courtney!

I just love how Andrew looks at Courtney!

Courtney's gorgeous vintage dress!

Some of the Jewish traditions...

...and some of the African traditions

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!

A mother-son dance that made my heart melt!

Jonathan entertained us on the piano AND guitar...so talented!

Studying for his reading.

Groovin' with the amazing cantor!

A big thanks to Carol Saunders of Grand Events for doing such an incredible job coordinating this event, and Rabbi, Owen Meldy of Jewish Bar & Bat Mitzvah Service for conducting a very intimate & beautiful service!