Alma & Steve had a beautiful wedding at the Rancho Las Lomas, which has been added to my list of favorite venues! The venue is AMAZING! It was my first time shooting at this location and boy was I in photography heaven! At every turn, there was a breathtaking backdrop from stretches of fragrant gardens and wildlife to Spanish architecture. Their wedding was filled with elegance, laughter, and the warmth of family and friends. I especially love the wedding favors, which consisted of dainty brooches. The bride and groom’s mothers had unique and one of a kind brooches, which added for a very thoughtful touch!
Congratulations to Alma & Steve! I wish you lovebirds a lifetime of love and happiness.
Mimi and Eddie were married at the Darlington House in La Jolla, a historic home that has quickly become one of my new favorite venues! These two lovebirds are a perfect fit and their wedding was a true reflection of their classic style and free-spirited personalities. I can’t say enough great things about this couple, so I’ll let the images speak of their beauty and happiness and more. :)
From the moment we met, up until it was time to greet them goodbye, they were always smiling or laughing. Their smiles and energy were contagious as their guests join in on the laughter and danced the beautiful night away.
Congratulations to the sweetest couple! Wishing you a lifetime of love and joy! 
Venue: Darlington House
Bride’s Make Up: Rita Nguyen
Hair/ Make Up: Jasmine Dizon
Wedding Dress: Alvina Valenta
Bridesmaid Dresses: Mori Lee
Tuxedos: A Better Deal Tuxedo – La Jolla
Wedding Cake: Edelweiss – San Diego
Florist: Paul’s Flowers – Corona del Mar
Stationary: JTNvites
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Caterer: Tapenade
DJ: Premiere Events Group
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I remember this day quite vividly… I was awoken by the sun peeking through the blinds beckoning me to come out to enjoy the beautiful weather. I am definitely not a morning person so it’s normally a slow and gradual process for me to get up, but that morning was different as I bounced out of bed like a cannon-ball. I rushed to open the bedroom door only to find instant warmth of the sun on my skin. I was thrilled that the sun finally came out to play after a whole week of nothing but rain. Mother Nature was on our side, which made for a perfect engagement shoot.
Mimi and Eddie strikingly reminds me of the dynamic duo, Clark Kent and Lois Lane. They show a well-balanced ease and feed off each other’s energy like no couple I have ever shot for. At first, Eddie was like Clark Kent, reserved and shy, but as the day progressed, he draped the Superman cape and with the help of his inseparable partner, Mimi, they both soared with enthusiasm, humor, and playfulness. See them display their photogenic talents ranging from boldly sexy to outright silly pictures!
I feel so blessed to be surrounded with such great personalities and my heart smiles outwardly every time I get a chance to meet two people who are just head over heels in love. Thank you guys for making my job so easy and fun! I’m really looking forward to your wedding! 
So the battle of the Bride and Groom begins…
I must say that my first Muslim wedding experience was impressively memorable. It’s interesting to see that every culture embraces and celebrates weddings differently in a unique kind of way. Similar to a Vietnamese wedding, this wedding celebration was a whole day event that consisted of lots of eating, laughing, and dancing. What made this wedding strikingly different from the others was the nonstop pulsating dance floor. That’s right… I’ve never been to a wedding where people danced the majority of the time all throughout the night. Now that’s what you call a lively wedding party celebration!!
I owe this experience all to Sara and Abdel who you might remember from one of my previous engagement posts. This was one of my favorite shoots but I can only share a few images out of respect for Sara and Abdel’s privacy and faith.
Many thanks to the beautiful Bride and Groom for an unforgetable experience! I had a great time capturing your love and happiness.
Assistant Photographer: Jesika Tran-Nguyen
Did I ever tell you how much I love the village of Mission San Juan Capistrano? The location offers so many beautiful backdrops, I can spend the entire day admiring it! :) I was so glad Alma & Steve decided to break their engagement shoot into two looks! They had a wardrobe change and their outfits matched so perfectly well with the natural setting. This was an enjoyable shoot filled with non-stop laughter! Thanks Alma and Steve for an unforgettable shoot and I look forward to your amazing wedding in May!
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