Orinna and Thomas' Malibou Lake Wedding
On a week that was others cool and gray, Orinna and Thomas' wedding day was gorgeous and sunny. The near perfect temperatures at a venue filled with lush greenery and the scent of jasmine wafting through the air absolutely added to the romantic excitement of the day. Thomas and Orinna are so well matched- Orinna is sweet and considerate, Thomas is hilarious and kind and together they are playful, energetic and very much in love.
I'm a sucker for details and these one's just took my breath away.
Ever the clown, ever the gentleman.
Orinna's dress was PERFECT. Elegant and timeless with it's gorgeous train but lightweight and modern in it's cut.
I was thrilled to find out that Orinna is a fellow fragrance enthusiast. I think there is something so romantic about choosing a signature scent for your wedding. Anytime you smell that scent going forward you'll be instantly taken back to one of the most incredible days of your life. Orinna's niche fragrance was so lovely and layered so wonderfully with the gorgeous gardens surrounding the venue.
True love in the jasmine.
Rebel and Rogue knocked it out of the park with this gorgeous bouquet.
La Rouge Artistry coming in with Orinna's gorgeous wedding-day look.
Everyone looks so effortlessly cool that you'd never guess that one of the groomsman split his pants right before I shot this. Which one? My lips are sealed... unlike his pants.
Handwritten vows are my favorite. The way that magical light followed Orinna around all day is my other favorite.
First kiss beneath the tall trees.
More kissing. These two REALLY like each other.
Huge shoutout to Events by Emily Kay for all the planning and executing such a gorgeous reception space.
The speeches delivered by Jacob and Max, the co-Best Men were some of the best I've heard I've heard and Katelyn's Maid-of-Honor speech was so touching.
Besties. <3
Three different flavors on this bad boy. That is the correct number of flavors. Thank you, Skiffs Cakes
Second Song brought the music and those sweet up-lights.
The Lodge at Malibou Lake is such a wonderful, historic venue. I am so happy to return here once again.
Huge thanks to Orinna and Thomas for trusting me with their most special and spectacular day. I wish you a lifetime of joy and partnership.
P.S. It was one of the Best Men.
Rose and Mat's Theatricum Wedding
One of the last days of February brought me back up through the winding canyons to Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum in gorgeous Topanga.
This time it was for the long awaited (and postponed) wedding of Mat and Rose. This couple is so wonderfully unique and the Theatricum was the absolute perfect venue for them.
I arrived a few minutes before Rose did. When she walked up, she and Mat laid eyes on one another and immediately flew into each other's arms.
"Oh yes", I thought. "It's gonna be a great day".
Rose and Mat's style is *chef's kiss*. Both their wedding shoes came from my all time favorite brand and the rose gold rings and rose themed jewelry were both stunning and on the nose. Rose's rings came from the ever-spectacular Alexis Russell.
Mat wore a vintage Gucci watch that belonged to his late father.
Rose's beautiful mama helped her put on her dress and choose her "something borrowed" from her grandmother's jewelry collection.
The beautiful belt did not make it all the way to the ceremony but hot damn did it look good while it lasted.
T'was quite cold in the canyon so Rose's red wrap was the perfect companion to her dress.
I'm a big fan of couples who get ready together. My husband and I did it too! I just love the thought of being an unseparated team throughout the whole day. Side by side, start to finish.
Taking a moment to take in the venue.
One of things that stuck me the most about Rose and Mat is just how at ease they are with each other. To them, being partners is as natural as taking a breath.
Guests were starting to arrive so Rose changed into her reception dress. True to this couple's unique spirits, they decided to to dinner speeches before the ceremony.
Rose's sister in law did her makeup while little Hudson serenaded them both. I heard this sweet girl say "I love you, Rosie" no less than 100 times that day.
Rose spent the last couple of years collecting bottles and drying flowers to decorate the reception space with.
The center pieces were made of books and tchotchkes form the couple's apartment.
Mat is a huge puddle lover and the guests were given a fun one to fill out. This puzzle will become important later in the evening.
After dinner and speeches, guests began gathering in the theatre where some friends of the couple provided some very entertaining entertainment.
And then... it was showtime.
Rarely, if ever do i say these words but... the rabbi killed it. Rabbi Arthur Rosenberg was warm, engaging and SO FUNNY. He was the perfect officiant!
Rose and Mat joyfully partook in many of the traditional parts of Jewish wedding ceremony. They also wrote their own vows which were heartfelt and beautiful.
Their chuppah was held up by some of the most important people in their lives. Others were onstage nearby in a show of beautiful support.
Married!!!!
Rose and Mat told me that there was going to be a "cake show" which turned out to be short for an "Interactive Audience Musical Performance Art That Ends In Cake".
It was glorious.
After cake, it was time to dance!
The surf rock Hava Nagila was perfect for this raucous hora!
This wedding was truly one for the books.
Thank you Mat and Rose for such a spectacular, theatrical and love filled evening.
Lizzy and Cameron Get a Food Truck! (And Also Pledge Their Eternal Love and Devotion)
The 2022 Wedding Season kicked off with the sweet nuptials of Lizzy and Cameron. This perfectly matched pair was originally supposed to have wed in 2020 but we all know how that worked out! A couple years and several reschedules later, their moment finally came! Here is a little sneak peek of their wonderful day.
The perfect time to write your vows is the exact moment you do it.
A loving squeeze between Lizzy and her dear family friend (and florist extraordinaire) Elizabeth.
Lizzy and her mom Mary, shared such tender moments as Lizzy put on the dress that both Mary and Mary's mother wore when they got married.
Stepping into wedding shoes requires support.
Lizzy was escorted down the aisle by her parents. Cameron's tear ducts didn't stand a chance.
I just love when couples request this shot!
Lizzy is giving me major Lucille Ball vibes.
I love a good venue glamour shot.
These two had been saving this bottle for years. The cork may or may not but absolutely, definitely ended up inside the bottle.
Heaping plates of the best tacos ever from Kogi Truck. See, I TOLD you they got a food truck!!!
Congratulations, Cameron and Lizzy! I'm so glad that you finally got to say "I Do"!
You may want to consider rescheduling your anniversary every few years in honor of all that it took to get you here.
xoxo
MacKenna, Tasha and the Disco Witch Wedding of the Century.
When I first met MacKenna and Tasha over Zoom, MacKenna described their upcoming wedding as a "Disco Witch Dance Party".
"Oh wow!" I replied. "I love that. That sounds amazing."
But in my head I was saying, "Holy shit. Please choose me, please choose me, PLEASE CHOOSE ME!!!"
And they did.
And I'm SO glad. Their wedding was spectacular. One of those weddings that I can just sink my creative teeth into and take a big, juicy bite.
Come take a peek.
These babes served up some pretty fan-fricken-tastic wedding lewks. Pink velvet suit? Yes please. Two-piece wedding dress? Yassssss please.
Their venue was the ever-fantastic Fig House in Highland Park. This hidden gem was the perfect backdrop for their colorful union.
Hair and Makeup by Elwynn and Cass
Chuppa, boutonierre and bouquet by Lindsey White Studio
The ceremony, held on their seventh anniversary on the night of a full moon, consisted of handwritten vows and Jewish and Pagan customs all beautifully woven together.
Ceremony officiated by Reverend Mercy Ceremonies
Sacred Hand Fasting and tying of the night.
Sealed with a kiss.
Breaking of the glass.
This is one of my favorite shots to capture at a wedding. Freshly married, with all the love and support from their family and friends just beaming back at them.
The reception was an absolute feast for the eyes. MacKenna had a VISION and it was spectacularly executed by Romance and Revelry
Can you picture a reception that is colorful, sensual, witchy and laced with disco?
Say no more. I'll show you.
These two promised a dance party and they delivered a dance party.
I'm pretty sure that an unwritten wedding rule is that your nephew/flower boy will have the most fun of anyone!
Guest's cut their sweet-teeth on some delicious Sidecar Doughnuts and the brides ceremoniously cut a doughnut to feed each other.
This stunning witchy wedding was one hell of a way to close the curtain on 2021. Thanks for choosing me, Mac and Tash. Truly.
Lindsay and Hunter's Mountain Elopement
I can't think of anything more romantic than eloping to the mountains. While this may have been Hunter and Lindsay's third (or maybe fourth?) plan due to Covid, it ended up being absolutely perfect. Two people, more in love than they've ever been, standing under the big trees and professing their undying love for one another?
Yes please.
The winding drive up to Big Bear was breathtaking. I've always been a big fan of long drives. I love having the windows down and my music loud, a warm coffee to keep me company. It was a perfect October day and the way the light was hitting the mountains... I just knew I was in for a magical afternoon.
Current events kept the guest list small. Everything was DIY, but that is to be expected when the bride is as talented of an artist as Lindsay is.
As predicted, Lindsay's dress was stunning and it beautifully captured her esthetic.
The ceremony took place on the deck of the beautiful A-Frame cabin they rented. It was so intimate and the light filtering through the golden leaves gave everything a warm, amber glow.
Better find that ring, Best Man!
