Wheeland Wedding Wednesday: A tradition of posting one wedding photo every Wednesday. A single photo that celebrates a special wedded moment.
Weddings are known to be pressed for time. Hair and makeup always take longer than expected and with a hurried bride comes anxiety. Laura, a sweet bride, running late and upset from the start of her day hurried to the venue with tear filled eyes. She took a deep breath, touched up her makeup and into the wedding gown she went. Her mom was there, by her side. She told her what a beautiful bride she was as she helped straighten out her veil.
It was almost time for her to go see her soon-to-be husband for the first time but you could tell she was still turning inside. I stood to the side, it was quiet. Softly behind me whispered a smooth, nurturing voice. Her mom began to walk toward her singing out the notes to their favorite opera. Laura joined in and their voices intertwined. The nerves and stress of the morning melted away as they sang their spontaneous duet.
Camera Settings: Focal Length: 155mm, ISO: 1600, Aperture: f/4, Exposure Time: 0.0125s (1/80)
Venue: Seven Degrees, Laguna Beach, CA
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.