Pix of Life BLOG

Marc and Aya wed at the beautiful Japanese Gardens at Cal State Long Beach. After starting at Aya’s hotel room for some prep shots, we headed over to the Gardens for the bride and groom’s ‘first look’. Then we took advantage of the properties lush setting for their couple’s pix, with one of the cool spots by the tall bamboo. Rays of sunshine lit through the leaves and exposed warm sun-flare. Because Marc and Aya booked us the month before their wedding day they didn’t take an engagement session but you would never know because they were naturals and so comfortable with each other in front of the camera.

Rather than the usual rose petals being tossed during the procession, the couple opted to have the children in the wedding party feed the fish in the pond as they walked up. After the ceremony, we photographed the formals by the bridge and all four of the girls and boys in the bridal party were so cute and well behaved; they smiled on cue for every picture.

Marc and Aya included their personal touches for the reception decor including a Mickey and Minnie Mouse cake topper, colorful origami cranes, and beautiful red and white rose and daisy centerpieces. After dinner and the traditional festivities, the couple and their guests danced under the stars. Check out the whole story of their day in their SLIDESHOW and view some of our favorite images below.

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When we arrived at the Hyatt Regency in Orange County to start photographing Danielle and WeiLi’s wedding day, the bride and groom and their wedding party were all smiles. The couple opted for a ‘first look’ before the ceremony so they could spend some supportive time together and get some extra photo time before the ceremony. Danielle giggled with excitement as she greeted her groom-to-be for their ‘first look’ and when WeiLi turned around to see her all glammed up in her wedding gown, he was grinning from ear to ear.

The beautiful ceremony took place nearby at the famous Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove as the couple exchanged vows in front of their many friends and family. The grounds of the property were gorgeous and the architecture literally radiated as we photographed the couple and their wedding party afterward. Danielle and WeiLi were naturals in front of the camera and even brought some of their own ideas to the session. What really showed through was their fondness for each other and their happiness to be man and wife.

During the reception at Mon Cheri Restaurant, the festivities continued with the couple’s first dance, toasts and even a version of the game show, ‘Minute to Win It’ starring some of their friends.

Watch their day unfold in their SLIDESHOW and view some of our favorite images below.

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