Blake and Severina’s wedding is THIS Saturday!! Time sure flies! For their Engagement Session we went down to where Blake is a Life Guard at Crystal Cove. Not only was this location super personal because of his connection with it, it is also a gorgeous beach. It also has The Beachcomber Cafe so we were able to stop by for a drink mid shoot!
Severina wrote about her Engagement Session experience and put together some really helpful E-Session Tips:
Engagement Session Tips from the Bride-To-Be
Here’s an excerpt from her blog:
“Tip #6. Focus on EACH OTHER, not on your poses: Don’t try to be too posey; it’ll come off forced and unnatural in the photos. Your photographer will give you plenty of direction (“okay now kiss her cheek” or “look to your left” or “put your hand on his shoulder”) so don’t worry about any of that. Sure, it’s kind of an odd idea – taking romantic photos in public for a couple hours – but if you decide to just have fun with it, it’s a blast! Be yourselves! Be goofy, be flirty, make each other laugh, and when in doubt – just smooch! Some of my favorite photos are the candid moments and giggles.” Read more.
Blake and Severina!! I am so stoked for you two and excited for your wedding on Saturday! You two are a perfect balance for each other and I can see so much joy in you both. Congratulations!!
I love capturing the details and the behind the scene of a wedding day… Even before the bride and groom get to see each other.
Venue: Giracci Vineyards: @GiracciVineyards
Planner: Queen Tut Events @QueenTutEvents
Photography: Janet Wheeland @Wheelandphoto
Florals: Como La Flor @Como.laa.flor
Hair & Makeup: Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Videography: Aah Visuals @Aahvisuals
DJ: A-Rok Entertainment @Arok_Entertainment_Events
Catering: California Fresh @Californiafresh_catering
Cake: Penelope’s Perfections @penelopesperfections
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals @Sigpartyrentals
Signage: Luckie Design Co @luckie.design.co
Katrina and Tony made it a special point not to call or see each other before their wedding ceremony. Tony even turned his back until the exact moment Katrina was lined up in view down the aisle. It was a very emotional sweet day and I’m so happy for them.
Venue: Giracci Vineyards: @GiracciVineyards
Planner: Queen Tut Events @QueenTutEvents
Photography: Janet Wheeland @Wheelandphoto
Florals: Como La Flor @Como.laa.flor
Signage: Luckie Design Co @luckie.design.co
Hair & Makeup: Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Videography: Aah Visuals @Aahvisuals
DJ: A-Rok Entertainment @Arok_Entertainment_Events
Catering: California Fresh @Californiafresh_catering
Cake: Penelope’s Perfections @Perfe1Penelopes
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals @Sigpartyrentals
There’s nothing better than snuggles from the one you love. 😍
Ceremony @ccclagunahills
Reception @olehansonbeachclub
Wedding Coordinator @eventsbykatherine
Caterer @24carrotscatering
Florist @wildflower.floral
DJ @neffectsdjs
Videographer @aahvisuals
Cake @plumeriacakestudio
Hair & Makeup @beautyandthebeach.oc
Wedding Dress @bhldn
Bridesmaids Dresses @azaziebridal
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Suits @friartux
Officiant | Pastor Ric Rodeheaver @ccclagunahills
Stationery @minted
Pianist Carol Hughes
Chorus @sccchorus
String Quartet @ocstrings_com
Photo @wheelandphoto
Bride @anja._elizabeth
Groom @joey_kolb09
Jennifer and Philippe had been down different paths but fate brought them together. We got to do some wedding portraits of them before they left to elope in Hawaii just the two of them. 😍
Location @missionsanjuancapistrano
Bride @evolvewithjen
Groom @peepsandj
Hair @summerradighair
Makeup @maccosmetics
Got to be a part of @communityhousedp Open House yesterday! I didn’t even know this hidden gem existed! Right in the heart of Dana Point it’s perfect for a small wedding or party.