From the bride, Nicole: “Steve and I met online, I was very hesitant in trying out the online dating world but with the help of two friends I put myself out there. I was lucky enough that Steve is the one and only person I had to talk to to find the one!
Steve proposed on a weekend trip. With Covid and quarantine hitting in March 2020, Steve’s plans were a little thrown off. He waited until July to plan a weekend getaway with another couple friends of ours. We were supposed to be meeting them down at Heisler Park because our room wasn’t quite ready yet. As we’re walking to meet our friends, Steve stopped for us to take a selfie and me being the impatient person that I am was getting irritated and just wanted our friends to take an actual, good picture when we met up with them. I started to walk away and when Steve pulled me back and I turned back towards him, he was down on one knee. I couldn’t believe that he was proposing, I was completely surprised! We are lucky enough that he had a friend there taking photos so we have some pictures and a video of the whole thing.”
Steve and Nicole, it has been such a privilege getting to know you two! It was so fun photographing your Engagement Session and your wedding day. You are both delightful to be around and have so much love you share. I wish you all the best in this new journey together!
Vendor Team:
Venue | Aliso Viejo by Wedgewood, wedgewoodweddings.com @wedgewood.alisoviejo
Florist | Little Hill Floral Designs, littlehillfloraldesigns.com, @littlehilldesigns
Hair & Makeup| Bridal Hair and Makeup by Elizabeth Hickman, elizabethhickman.com, @ocbeautybyelizabeth
Cake | It’s All About the Cake, itsallaboutthecake.com, @itsallaboutcake
Videographer | Memory Machine Films, memorymachinefilms.com, @memorymachinefilms
Photographer | Wheeland Photography wheelandphoto.com @wheelandphoto
Wedding Gown | Mon Amie Bridal Salon, monamie.com, @monamiebridalsalon
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie, azazie.com @azazieofficial
Groom + Groomsmen Attire | The Black Tux, theblacktux.com @theblacktux
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.