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joy marie photography | joy marie’s best of 2009 | wedding photography

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!!

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santa monica wedding by joy marie | julie + aaron | the victorian

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!

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alabama wedding photographer | brooke + nathan | sneak peek

This Alabama wedding was quite a treat! It helps when the bride is one of the cutest & sweetest Southern Belles this side of the Mississippi! I’ve got a whole lot more I want to share from Brooke & Nathan’s amazing wedding, but for now, here’s a little sneak…And check out their Slideshow!

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valencia wedding by joy marie | kim + andy | tpc valencia golf club

Kim & Andy are two of those special people that you sometimes cross paths with in life who leave an indelible mark on your heart. They are both warm, kindhearted and madly in love with each other! Their wedding was an AMAZING day at the gorgeous TPC Valencia Golf Club. I knew after I connected with these two for their Seattle Engagement Session that their wedding day was going to be something special! And I wasn’t disappointed. Congratulations, Kim & Andy!

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And a big thanks to Ashley Tearston of Floracopia for her AMAZING floral arrangements, and Mimi Flowers of Mimi Events for doing such a wonderful job planning & coordinating this beautiful day!

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santa barbara wedding by joy marie…shariyah + cameron

Every wedding, I have the honor of shooting is another amazing opportunity to capture a new love story. Shariyah & Cameron have a very sweet, deeply spiritual love story, and their Santa Barbara wedding was a magnificent reflection of that. They traveled all the way from New Zealand to say their vows at the historic Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara. It was a rich & beautiful day, and an incredible reminder to all present of what marriage is really all about. Thank you Shariyah & Cameron, and your loving families, for allowing me to be a part of such an AMAZING day! Be sure to check out their amazing wedding Slideshow!

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I’m sure Shariyah & Cameron would love to hear what you think (and I would too!). Feel free to leave comments….

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adamson house malibu wedding by joy marie…courtney + andrew

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!

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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!

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nashville wedding by joy marie…steve + shawn

Shawn & Steve are such great people, and they also happen to be our neighbors and now friends. After a some stormy weather the week prior, it turned out to be just a gorgeous day for their Nashville wedding at Brentwood United Methodist Church. We started the day off in Downtown Nashville at the beautiful Hermitage Hotel, and then it was off to the church in Brentwood for an intimate ceremony, followed by an elegant reception at Mere Bulles. These two share such a special connection together that I’m positive a lifetime of happiness awaits them. Congratulations, Shawn & Steve…thanks for allowing me to be a part of such a sweet day!

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los angeles engagement shoot by joy marie…jennie + brad

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Jennie & Brad for their Los Angeles engagement shoot. It’s difficult to put into words how sweet & gracious these two are; just full of life, and really fun to be around. Although we did their engagement session in LA, Jennie & Brad are actually having a Nashville wedding (Jennie’s hometown) at The Temple. I met these two through Jennie’s mom, Goldie, a great lady & wonderful Nashville caterer. I think kindness just runs in the family! Jennie & Brad, it was great to spend the day together in LA. I’m so excited about your summer wedding. See you soon back in the ‘ville!

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los angeles wedding sneak peek by joy marie…suzi + d’marco

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…

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our lady of angels cathedral wedding by joy marie…fatima + jaime

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!!

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