I first met John Awesome back at Cal State University Fullerton where we had Graphic Design classes together and the same group of friends. Im not sure how John first adopted “Awesome” as his last name but thats how I’ve always known him. It was all too perfect to hear them announce the new “Mr & Mr Awesome” after their vows!
View John + Nydia’s Engagement photos.
John and Nydia are so perfect together. They have been together since college and you can see they truly love each other for who they are. Their sweetness towards each other is heart melting. They had a weekend wedding up in Big Bear at Gold Mountain Manor – a hidden gem in the middle of a neighborhood in Big Bear surrounded by trees and trails leading through the wilderness.
It started raining just as the ceremony was about to start so we waited about 15 minutes and the rain let up to the most wonderful evening with puffy clouds and the fresh sent of pine. The ceremony and reception were all outside. During cocktail hour guests were invited to use the corn hole and giant jenga games and throughout the evening they all danced under the stars and bright moonlight.
John and Nydia, I am so happy for you two and so honored to have been able to photograph your wedding day. You guys are AWESOME and the love you share is so inspiring. Thank you for having us photograph your wedding day.
Big shout out to this amazing team of vendors:
Venue // Gold Mountain Manor // #goldmountainmanor
Caterer // Rasta Taco // @rastataco
Florist // Little Green House Florist // #littlegreenhouseflorist
Hair + Makeup // Paloma + Jacky (Bridesmaids)
DJ // Creative DJs // @creativedjs
Photobooth // Creative Photobooth
Officiant // Chris Hooton
Cupcakes // Erin Law
Rentals,Tables, Chairs, and Glassware // Twin Bear Party Rentals
Linens // Raquel’s Specialty Linens
Photographer // Wheeland Photography // @wheelandphoto
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.