Pix of Life BLOG

When we first met Molly and Carlton earlier in the year, we were struck by how much in love they were. They literally glowed with happiness as they shared their proposal story and upcoming wedding plans with us. They also mentioned their spirituality and deep love for God and that was clear to see as they exchanged their vows against the vibrant colorful stained glass backdrop inside the Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University.

After the intimate and emotional ceremony, we headed back on PCH and stopped at the Malibu Pier for some photos of the new Mr & Mrs. The weather was perfect and we caught the tail end of the magic hour which cast a beautiful golden light on the couple. They must have felt like movie stars since they had the attention of everyone on the pier. A waitress even asked if they really had a wedding that day because she thought we were photographing professional models.

The reception was held at Loews Hotel in Santa Monica. Molly and Carlton personalized just about every aspect of the celebration from table names featuring their favorite sport teams to a buffet with various food stations featuring their favorite dishes like prime rib, pasta and gourmet sliders (they even had a goodie station later with sweets and ice cream for cake topping). Dinner was followed by more heartfelt speeches and traditions and while the guests were grooving on the dance floor, Molly and Carlton shared a little quiet time with some romantic shots on the pool patio overlooking the Santa Monica Pier.

See some of our favorites below and in their SLIDESHOW.

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Pearlin and John had a gorgeous wedding overlooking Lake Oak Meadows in Temecula. The day was a blend of cultures paying tribute to the brides Indian heritage with an ‘East Meets West’ theme featuring a color scheme of rich deep reds, burgundy and gold and an abundance of traditional and exotic florals. And speaking of different backgrounds, one might also say the couple’s personality reflects that as well…John is the quiet and calm gentleman, while Pearlin is more outgoing and has the ’spicier’ personality of the two and as everyone could see on their big day, the clear bond they shared in common was their love for each other.

We’ve photographed at Oak Meadows before and were excited to come back since we knew it was such a beautiful venue with plenty of photo ops. We love it when couples trust our ideas and do what it takes to get ‘the shot’, even if it means sitting on the grass or among the garden in a beautiful, brand new white gown (after all, we have plenty of experience and tips on how to make sure our clients will stay clean & safe..lol). And Pearlin and John’s adventurous side and easygoing attitude certainly paid off with some stunning and unique shots.

The ceremony included a rose lei exchange (the leis were made by the brides mother) and afterward everyone strolled to the outdoor reception lawn, with large round lanterns hanging overhead and tables named for the couple’s fondness for Italy. They also treated their guests to a buffet featuring the couple’s favorite Indian dishes. Towards the end of the evening the bride changed into a beautiful Indian gown, and the couple mingled and danced the rest of the night away with their guests.

Check out some of our favs below including some ‘after dark’ romantics set against the backdrop of the fountain of fire & water and also don’t forget to see the SLIDESHOW for the full story.

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Vendors
Venue: Lake Oak Meadows
Coordinator: Celebrations by Diana
Florals: Sweet Flowers
Cake: Marisa Ghiglieri Linquist

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