Villa de Amore

Kristen & Tim
Villa de Amore
26 August 2006

Saturday's wedding was a lot of fun! It was a cultural fusion. There was a string quartet, a mariachi band, Filipino folk dancers, the USC marching band, and a lot more! The Asian inspired décor at Villa de Amore's lush gardens created a wonderful setting. Guests traveled from all over to celebrate with Kristen & Tim. It was a truly beautiful day from start to finish.

Here are a few favorites...

Kristen is just about ready.
a few more finishing touches, All done! Kristen looked beautiful.

Tim - the first time he sees Kristen.

Such a lovely bride!
one of the few special details about the day - Tim's converseThe newlyweds.

The little ones were so adorable in their Barongs.

Super cute flower girl, Kalia

Love my Leathercraftsmen

Got my new books today! I was so excited opening the boxes, it felt like Christmas morning. My new Leathercraftsmen albums arrived and they're awesome! Looking at the designed album from my computer screen is one thing but looking and actually holding the real thing, priceless! :)

Huntington Beach Hyatt Resort & Spa

Kristie & Eric
Huntington Beach Hyatt Resort & Spa
22 July 2006

Kristie & Eric's wedding was beautiful! It was a gorgeous day, lovely family & friends, and an awesome bride & groom. Everybody had a wonderful time and danced the night away. Courtney of Joyful Weddings & Events did a fantastic job making sure the day went by impeccably . Big thanks to Joel for helping us at such short notice to make sure all the ladies looked oh so fabulous!

Here are some of my favorites...
Jen & Monessa helping Kristie with her dress.
Kristie was glowing!Eric just minutes before the big moment.

The very charming bride.Could not ask for a more beautiful day!

I just love this one, their first kiss!!!
the newlyweds...


The flowers by the Enchanted Florist were truly enchanting...

And doesn't Ziggy look dashing in his tux?!

Michelle, Craig, Maci & Evyn

Michelle of Creative Blu is a fellow vendor at the Los Angeles Weddings Magazine. She does very cool handcrafted invitations, I love them! She & hubby Craig have the most adorable little girls, Maci & Evyn. I took their portraits today and it was such a blast! Photographing the little ones is becoming more & more addictive...

Maci's a darling, she loved the camera.
I've never had conversations with a 2 year old where we actually understood each other until today!

Sisters, best friends.

I got to practice a little sports photography with little Evyn on the couch...


Craig is not only a graphic designer but a fantastic handyman too. He did this chair Maci is sitting on.
Seems like these little girls will be just like mom & dad

They have such a warm & lovely home...

& a beautiful family indeed! finally caught everybody smiling at me :)