WOW! 2012 was an AMAZING year jamb packed with so many AMAZING clients, weddings, families, vendors, and even wedding venues. We have been so busy shooting that it has been really difficult to keep up with the blogging….I am going to do my best to blog all these beautiful weddings, but just in case I am not able to get to all of them I put together a little (or big) recap of our year.
So join me in a look back and all the fabulous people we were blessed enough to photograph throughout the year!!
Thank you again to all of our clients for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of the love, laughter and romance of your beautiful wedding days, we are so very grateful for all of you!!!
Wedding Venue: Padre Serra Center – Caterer: Command Performance Catering – Florist: Belle of the Ball Designs – Makeup: Lindsay Kooker - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Wedding Venue: Ebell Club of Long Beach – Caterer: Jay’s Catering – Florist: Flower Allie - Band: Dwight Kennedy Band - Cake: Jay’s Catering - Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals – Make-up: Tessa Stull
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Wedding Venue: The Vineyards – Florist: Bride and Unique Floral Designs – Music: Mike West – Coordinator: Event’s by M and M – Cake: Skiffs – Hair and Make-up: Bliss Make-up Artisty
Wedding Venue: Spanish Hills Country Club – Caterer: Spanish Hills Country Club – Florist: These Buds a Blooming – DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment - Cake: Auntie Mia Cake - Hair and Make-up: John of Italy - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Robin and Ryan
Wedding Venue: Hartley Botanica - Caterer: Command Performance Catering – Coordinator: Bella Dia – DJ: Bruce Barrios – Cake: Sweet Design Bakery – Hair and Make-up: Pink Diamond Artistry -
Maura and Fernando
Wedding Venue: Padre Serra Center - Caterer: Command Performance Catering - DJ: Santiago – Cake: Cakes by Pilar – Hair and Make-up: Enriques Place
Wedding Venue: McCormick Ranch Home - Caterer: Wood Ranch Barbeque - Florist: Family – Coordinator: Red Door Events – DJ: Elegant Event Entertainement - Cake: Cakes by Grace
Madison and Stephen
Wedding Venue: Lost Canyons Golf Club - Florist: Unique Floral Designs – Coordinator: Bree Miller – DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment – Cake: Skiffs
Kristina and Matt
Wedding Venue: Hartley Botanica - Caterer: Command Performance Catering – Florist: Belle of the Ball Designs – Coordinator: Bella Dia - DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment – Cake: Skiffs – Hair and Make-up: Bliss Make-up Artisty
Mercedes and Thomas
Wedding Venue: Arabat - DJ: DJFX Entertainment
Desiree and Mike
Wedding Venue: Westlake Village Inn - Florist: Flowers by Susan – DJ: Renowned Events - Cake: Sweet Design Bakery – Video: Photography By Charise
Kim and Vince
Wedding Venue: Big Bear Marina Resort - Caterer: Sweet Basil Bistro – Florist: Little Green House - Band: Helicopter Band - Cake: Sugar Pine Bake Shop - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Yeseina and Logan
Wedding Venue: Los Robles Greens - Florist: Flowers by PaulAnn – DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment – Hair and Make-up: Unveiled Makeup
Dean and Karina
Wedding Venue: Malibou Lake Mountain Club - Caterer: Truly Yours Catering – Florist: Happy Flowers – Coordinator: Regal Affair – DJ: 11H Entertainment – Cake: Porto’s Bakery – Hair and Make-up: Blue Water Salon and Personne Complete
Stephanie and Andrew
Wedding Venue: Hartley Botanica - Caterer: Command Performance Catering - Florist: Sharon Brubaker – Coordinator: Bella Dia - DJ: DJFX - Cake: Jill’s Cake Creations
Brittany and Kenny
Wedding Venue: Westlake Village Inn - Florist: Flowers by Susan – DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment - Cake: Skiffs - Hair and Make-up: Mary Delgado and Brittney Tarr - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Molly and Geoff
Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch House - Caterer: Smokin’ Steves - Florist: Nicole Conception – Coordinator: Soulmates Bridal – Cake: Family
Kara and Shaun
Wedding Venue: Marines Memorial Club and Hotel, San Francisco - Florist: Branch Out Floral and Event Design – DJ: Verducci Entertainment - Cake: Have Your Cake – Hair and Make-up: Wow Pretty Jira
Stephanie and Mark
Wedding Venue: Cypress Sea Cove, Malibu – Caterer: Truly Yours Catering – Florist: Unique Floral Designs – Coordinator: Andrea Freeman Events – Live Music: Kevin Miso - Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
- Hair and Make-up: Veronica Lane
Cassy and Chad
Wedding Venue: Newport Dunes - Florist: Flowers Etc - DJ: Showcase DJ - Cake: Great Dane Baking Co. - Hair and Make-up: Stevens and Cross -
Julie and Kevin
Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch House - Caterer: DJ’s Catering – Coordinator: Soulmates Bridal - Florist: Yamaguchi Flowers – DJ: Jeff Southworth – Cake: Jana’s Creative Cakes - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Jennifer and Matt
Wedding Venue: Tropical Paradise – Caterer: DJ’s Catering – Coordinator: Mia Bella Weddings – Florist: Belle of the Ball Designs - DJ: The wedding music DJ’s – Cake: Nothing Bundt Cake
- Video: Photography By Charise
Jennifer and Daniel
Wedding Venue: Santa Barbara Zoo – Caterer: Rincon Catering - Florist: Delphinium Designs - DJ: Focus Entertainment - Cake: Christine Dahl Pastries
America and Sean
Wedding Venue: Newport Beach, Electra Cruises - Coordinator: Patty Serrano - Florist: Patty Serrano – DJ: DJ Orbs – Cake: Sarkis Pastry
Sharann and Roger
Wedding Venue: Middle Ranch – Caterer: Cynthia Brooks Distinctive Catering – Florist: Kathy Clissold - DJ: DJFX – Cake: Cakery Bakery
Justin and Lindsay
Wedding Venue: Eden Gardens – Caterer: Command Performance Catering – Florist: Exotic Green Garden – Coordinator: Kay Neilsen – DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment - Photobooth: Photography By Charise – Video: Photography By Charise
Jennifer and Pat
Wedding Venue: Sunset Restaurant, Malibu – Florist: Flowers By SusanFlorist: Flowers by Susan – Coordinator: Mindy Roderick – DJ: DJFX – Cake: Valley Bakery
Libby and Brett
Wedding Venue: Walnut Grove – Caterer: Command Performance Catering – Coordinator: Exotic Green Garden – Florist: Exotic Green Garden – DJ: Paul Carganilla – Cake: Family Friend
Brittany and Justin
Wedding Venue: Private Estate - Caterer: Red’s BBQ – Florist: Unique Floral Designs - Coordinator: Velvet Alley Events - DJ: Sound Decision Entertainment
Taylor and Matt
Wedding Venue: Hartley Botanica - Caterer: Command Performance Catering - Florist: Belle of the Ball Designs – Cake: Skiffs - DJ: Master of Ceremonies - Hair and Make-up: Bliss Make-up Artisty
Jeremy and Renee
Wedding Venue: Castaway, Burbank - Wedding Coordinator: Especially for You – Florist: Kemp Design - Cake: Jaqkis Cake Creations - Hair and Make-up: AT Makeup Pro - Photobooth: Photography By Charise – Video: Photography By Charise
Margie and Pat
Wedding Venue: Private Estate, Camarillo – Wedding Coordinator: Velvet Alley Events - Caterer: Command Performance - Rentals: Belle of the Ball Desgins - Florist: Yamaguchi Flowers – Cake: Bella Donna Special Events - DJ: cover 2 cover - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Bri and Marcel
Wedding Venue: Pacific Hills - Florist: AIFD Floral Architecture - Cake: Cinderella Cakes - DJ: Sandman Entertainment - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Mark and Kristina
Wedding Venue: Condor Ridge Ranch - Wedding Coordinator: Amazing Day Events - Caterer: Pure Joy Catering - Florist: Yamaguchi Flowers - Cake: Sugar Cat Studios – DJ: Jerry Rodriguez - Hair and Make-up: - Emily Dawn Artistry
Andrew and Megan
Wedding Venue: Crowne Plaza Ventura – Florist: Unique Floral Designs - Cake: A Sweet Design – DJ: DJFX - Hair and Make-up: Nicole Manzi and Becca Loniero - Photobooth: Photography By Charise - Video: Photography By Charise
Lauren and Ryan
Wedding Venue: Maravilla Gardens - Caterer: Command Performance - Florist: Belle of the Ball - Cake: Skiffs - DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Carissa and Adrin
Wedding Venue: Maravilla Gardens - Caterer: Command Performance - Florist: Belle of the Ball Designs – Cake: Skiffs - DJ: 11H Entertainment - Hair and Make-up: Strands
Dustin and TharaMae
Wedding Venue: North Ranch Country Club – Wedding Coordinator: Lindsey Weinstein – Florist: Flowers By Leah - Cake: Sweet and Saucy Shop - DJ: Red Shoe LA - Hair and Make-up: Theresa Huang - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Kayla and Alan
Wedding Venue: Spanish Hills - Florist: Lindsey Tucker - Cake: Skiffs - DJ: DJ International – Hair and Make-up: Dream wave LA - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Darlene and Alfredo
Wedding Venue: Woodland Hills Country Club - Cake: A Sweet Design – DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment - Hair and Make-up: Nissa Smallwood - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Amy and Casey
Wedding Venue: Park Plaza – Wedding Coordinator: A Diamond Affair - Caterer: Summit Catering - Florist: Le Petit Gardenia - Cake:A Sweet Design - Band: Moras Modern Music – Hair and Make-up: Absolutely Beautiful Brides – Photobooth: Paper Moon Vintage
Brittany and Trevor
Wedding Venue: Hummingbird Nest Ranch - Wedding Coordinator: Kay Nielson - Caterer: Command Performance – Florist: Petals By Design - Cake: Porto’s - DJ: Ace Entertainment - Hair and Make-up: Bella Amore – Video: Photography By Charise
Caitlyn and Matt
Wedding Venue: Calamigos Ranch, Malibu - Wedding Coordinator: Erin - Florist: Unique Floral Designs - Cake: Skiffs - DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment - Hair and Make-up: Yana Beauty
Jen and Josh
Wedding Venue: Yellow Umbrellas
Alicia and Brent
Wedding Venue: Westlake Village Inn - Florist: McCann Florist - Cake: Cakes By Emmy - DJ: Feet First
Allison and Justin
Wedding Venue: Spanish Hills CC - Florist: Floral Fields - Cake: A Sweet Design - DJ: Matt Graumann – Hair and Make-up: Sasha Glasser
Tracy and Pat
Wedding Venue: Walnut Grove - Caterer: Command Performance - Florist: Oak Brook Florist - Cake: Skiffs - DJ: The wedding music DJ’s
Jen and Jake
Wedding Venue: Sterling Hills CC - Florist: Passion Flowers – Cake: A gift of taste - Photobooth:Photography By Charise
Steve and Nicole
Wedding Venue: Walnut Grove - Wedding Coordinator: Velvet Alley Events - Caterer: Command Performance - Florist: Belle of the Ball Designs – Cake: Skiffs - DJ: DJFX - Hair and Make-up: Fiore Beauty – Video: Photography By Charise
Shane and Jon
Wedding Venue: Limoneria - Caterer: Plated Events by Chef Jason - Cake: Songbird cakes - DJ: Elegant Event Entertainment - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Cynthia and Eric
Wedding Venue: Hartley Botanica – Wedding Coordinator: Bella Dia - Caterer: Command Performance – Florist: Yamaguchi - Cake: Cakes By Tracy - DJ: Phil Birdsell – Hair and Make-up: Crystal Robinson - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Jen and Chris
Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch House - Wedding Coordinator: Velvet Alley Events - Caterer: Command Performance - Florist: Unique Floral Designs - Cake: Carrara Pastries - DJ: DJFX - Hair and Make-up: Courtney Reinsel - Photobooth: Photography By Charise
Elizabeth and Nick
Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch House – Caterer: Stonefire Grill - Florist: Bridedesign - Cake: Skiffs - Hair and Make-up: Oasis Day Spa and Salon -
Brianna and Chad
Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch House – Wedding Coordinator: Heather Wissman - Caterer: Red’s BBQ - Florist: Unique Floral Designs - Cake: Skiffs - DJ: DJFX - Hair and Make-up: Bliss Make-up Artistry – Video: Photography By Charise
Lian and Matt
Wedding Venue: Mountain Gate CC – Wedding Coordinator: Velvet Alley Events - Florist: Petals and Linens - Cake: Hansens Cakes - DJ: DJFX - Hair and Make-up: The Purple Salon -
Megan and Mark
Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch House – Wedding Coordinator: Flawlessly Planned Events – Caterer: Command Performance - Florist: Floral Designs by Roni - Cake: Siblings Bakery – DJ: Tostado Productions - Hair and Make-up: Jenne Renee -
Deanna and Dave
Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch House – Cake: Skiffs - Music: Blue Skies Events
Also a BIG, HUGE, GINORMOUS…THANK YOU to all of my amazing second shooters and assistants…Jen, Brady, Nick, Justin, Lindsey, Stephanie, Amanda, Christian, Katie, Melanie and Mark. Seriously, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all so much for all of your hard work and dedication this past year, you really are an awesome group of friends and photographers!
