Vintage Rose Wedding Photography | Rosa and Juan

Vintage Rose Wedding Photography I first met Rosa & Juan a few months ago when I photographed their engagement session in the Orange Circle. I was so honored to be invited to photograph their beautiful wedding at The Vintage Rose in Orange, CA.

Their wedding ceremony was so romantic with dim lighting and chandeliers. And the reception was filled with sweet moments and lots of fun dancing throughout the night.

Rosa and Juan, thank you for inviting me to photograph your wedding day. It was such a pleasure spending the evening with both of you and your family and friends. I hope you enjoy all of your beautiful wedding moments through the photos for years to come. - Jessica

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Summit House Wedding | Thomas and Wendy

We first met Thomas at our office in Pasadena. He was so kind and easy to talk to, and we truly enjoyed his company. We didn’t get to meet Wendy until the wedding day, but  within the first few minutes of meeting her we found out how awesome she is! She is super sweet and has a wonderful sense of humor- which is fantastic because she has the most adorable laugh. I’m sure those are just a few of the things Thomas loves about her. Wendy and Thomas held their wedding at the Summit House in Fullerton. The grounds at the Summit House are so beautiful and made for lovely backdrops for their wedding photos throughout the day!

As you will see below, their bridal party was soooo fun and full of personality!!! This made for some really good times throughout the afternoon.

Thomas and Wendy: Thank you for the honor of photographing your wedding. Robert and I are so thankful for the pleasure of being invited to celebrate your wedding day with you. We hope these photos make you laugh and smile for years to come and always remind you of your happy wedding day :)

To view more photos of this wedding, please view their slideshow here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNA_k_uu7y4

Special thanks to Gladys Kuo for coordinating this beautiful Summit House Wedding. It was a pleasure to work with you!

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Victorian Santa Monica Wedding Photography

Elise & Ariel's Wedding We first met Elise at the Wedding Salon bridal show at the SLS hotel about a year and a half ago. Elise and Ariel had only been engaged for about 2 weeks at the time!

Elise and Ariel met in film school. The instructor was giving a 3 point lighting demonstration, and Elise agreed to be the model. She definitely caught Ariel's eye as he listened with added attention.  Such an adorable "meet cute" for  film school sweethearts. I just love to hear them tell this story!

We attend many many weddings a year, and some are beautiful, some are simple, some are romantic- but our favorite weddings are those like Elise and Ariel's that are filled with genuine meaning, love, and a personality that is truly their own.  It was really important to them that all of their family and friends be in the moment with them during the ceremony. So they decided to have an "unplugged" ceremony and asked their guests not to be distracted by recording but to take in this moment with their hearts and minds. Without their recording devices, their guests were actively engaged in the ceremony which resulted in much more attention, smiles, laughter, and celebration than most other ceremonies.  It was such an extreme honor to be the ones documenting this important occasion for them. Thank you Elise and Ariel for this privilege.

The wedding was held at The Victorian in Santa Monica and as the ladies got ready upstairs the guys got ready in the "speakeasy" downstairs. Their ceremony was held outside in front of a beautiful museum building  and a hand-made multi-color heart display as a backdrop- the hearts even had googly eyes! The ceremony included not only lovely moments with family and friends but also a special visit from an adorable sock puppet named Aloysius.

So many special moments and details filled the day - below is a snippet of the getting ready, ceremony, and portraits.

Elise and Ariel, we can't thank you enough for inviting us to photograph your wedding day for you. We have truly enjoyed getting to know both of you over the past year, and we look forward to seeing you both again very soon! We hope that your wedding photos do justice to your beautiful love for each other and your friends and family. Your trust and faith in us means the world to us, and we will never take that for granted.  With Love... Rob and Jess          

The Victorian Santa Monica Wedding Photography

  Thank you to The Victorian for your hospitality and professionalism. We enjoyed your lovely venue and working with your team.

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Malibou Lake Mountain Club Wedding Photography

Faina & Alex's Malibou Lake Mountain Club Wedding  Congratulations Faina and Alex!!! You two are such a kind hearted and mellow couple, and we truly enjoyed getting to know over the past several months during the engagement session and wedding day! We hope you enjoyed our company as much as we enjoyed yours.

Thank you Candace of Love is Sweet Events for introducing us.

Faina and Alex were married at the scenic Malibou Lake Club. We started off the day with the girls and guys getting ready, and some of our favorite moments were when they read the notes each had written for the other to read on the wedding day. After everyone was all dolled up, it was time for the first "look". Faina & Alex didn't actually want to see each other before the ceremony, so it was quite a bit of fun photographing them together and with the entire bridal party without letting them catch a glimpse of each other.

The ceremony was filled with lots of love and laughter- just the way we like it! Following the ceremony, we got to sneak away with them for a bit to take some lovely photos out by the lake before they headed into the fun filled cocktail hour and reception.

Thank you Faina & Alex for allowing us the privilege of documenting your wedding day! We hope you treasure these photos for years to come and can relive your wedding day over and over again.

Special thanks to the wonderful wedding professionals who made their wedding day so fabulous:

Thank you Candace Lam of Love is Sweet Events for introducing us and referring us to Faina and Alex!!!

Laura of Malibou Lake Mountain Club

Dee of Deefined Floral Designs 

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Upland Hills Country Club Wedding Photography

Vanessa & Fermin's Wedding We first met Vanessa and Fermin when Vanessa was a bridesmaid in her brother John's wedding 4 years ago.  Vanessa and Fermin are one of the most kind hearted and genuine couples we have met. Their love for each other and their amazing children (Steven, Katie, and Connor) is nothing short of inspiring.

When we heard Vanessa and Fermin were engaged, we were soooooo excited for them!!!!  We admire them greatly and hope to have a family just as beautiful as theirs someday.

Vanessa & Fermin were married in a beautiful and meaningful ceremony at their family parish Sacred Heart Catholic Church. We loved the sweet glances they exchanged with each other during the ceremony. And we almost cried seeing how overcome with joy and emotion Katie was as Vanessa walked down the aisle with Steven toward Fermin. LOVE was truly all around.

After the ceremony, the celebration continued with a fabulous reception filled with bling and candlelight at the Upland Hills Country Club. There were so many beautiful moments that we couldn't fit them all into one post, so below is  a preview of the first half of their day.

Vanessa, Fermin, Steven, Katie, and Connor:

It has been an absolute honor and pleasure getting to know all of you over the past year. We have enjoyed each time we have seen you guys from the day you came to the office and Katie and Connor were competing for who had the most photos in John & Marisa's wedding album!

We look forward to many more celebrations with your family.

All the best to each of you, and we wish you much happiness, health, laughter, and good times.

Love,

Jess & Rob

To Marisa and John, thank you for your friendship and support over the years. Thank you for putting a good word with Vanessa and Fermin for us ;) Look forward to seeing you both again very soon!

Special thanks to the wonderful wedding professionals who made Vanessa and Fermin's wedding day so fabulous:

Kerry Pulverman of de Luxe Weddings & Events . Thank you Kerry for introducing us and referring us to Vanessa and Fermin and Marisa and John!!!

Robert of Floral Sensations

Cucamonga Cakery

Upland Hills Country Club 

Party on the Edge

Chiavari Chair Rentals

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Bella Collina Wedding San Clemente | Wedding Photography

Kristin & Greg's Wedding When I first spoke to Kristin on the phone about a year ago, I knew we would get along splendidly. When Rob and I met Kristin, Greg, and their lovely mothers at their wedding coordinating round table meeting in April we saw the love they both had for each other and their families, and we couldn't wait for their wedding!

Kristin & Greg's  Bella Collina wedding in San Clemente, CA was a beautiful outpouring of love and happiness from all their friends, family, and guests. We enjoyed sharing in every moment!

Kristin and Greg, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for inviting Robert and I to be a part of the first step in your new lives together. We hope these photos are a meaningful reflection and representation of who you are as a couple and who you are with your family and friends.

Billie, Sue, Randy, and Bob, thank you for inviting us to share in this special day with your families. It was a pleasure to meet each of you. We admire the love and support you have for Kristin and Greg, and we are so thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know each of you.

To view more photos from this wedding, please view their slideshow here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOnSh5cauAk

We would also like to thank the amazing wedding professionals for making Kristin and Greg's beautiful wedding day come true:

Victoria Schroeder of Victoria Weddings and Events: Victoria thank you for introducing Kristin and Greg to us. We appreciate your trust and all the time, love, and creativity you invested in creating Kristin and Greg's Wedding. It was a true joy working with you over the last several months.

Meredith of Wildflower of San Clemente: Meredith, your floral creations were just lovely and added the perfect touch and style to all aspects of Kristin and Greg's wedding.

The Bella Collina Towne & Golf Team: Thank you to the entire team at Bella Collina for being so helpful both before and during the wedding. You always make sure we have everything we need to make the photos even better. Thank you!

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Falkner Winery Wedding Photography | Temecula CA

Kelly and Adam were married at the beautiful Falkner Winery in Temecula. We were so honored to be selected for their wedding photography. We first met Kelly and Adam last fall while they were researching wedding photographers. They were referred by one of our lovely previous couples and so we knew we would get along really well with them. When they came by our office to meet us we ended up talking for hours. Since then we have been fortunate to build a wonderful friendship with them and meet many of their amazing friends and family. By the time the wedding day came around we had a really good sense of who they are as individuals and as a couple. We were proud to be able to capture that in their photos. We love that Kelly is a bit camera shy and that Adam can't get enough photos. They really make a fantastic pair!

Thank you Kelly and Adam for allowing us the pleasure of documenting your wedding day. And thank you to your friends and family for welcoming us during all the pre-wedding and wedding festivities. We look forward to celebrating many more happy occasions with all of you!

We hope these photos allow you to honor your wedding day and reflect back on that day and smile.

Congrats Kelly and Adam!

 If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Westin Pasadena Wedding Photography

A Westin Pasadena Wedding | Yuna + Todd Yuna & Todd were married at the lovely Westin Pasadena. Their wedding was beautifully coordinated by the wonderful ladies at Love is Sweet Events.

Yuna & Todd are a very sweet couple, and Robert had a great time working with both of them on their wedding day.

Here is are some photos to tell a mini story of their wedding day. We hope you enjoy!

Special Thanks to all the wedding specialists who helped bring Yuna & Todd’s wedding day vision to life:

Coordination: Love is Sweet Events

Florals: DeeFined Floral Designs

Bride’s Hair, Make-Up & Jewelry : Beauty In Motion 

Dress: Venus Bridal

Venue: Westin Pasadena

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Walt Disney Concert Hall | Wedding Photography | Los Angeles, CA

Walt Disney Concert Hall Wedding Photo: Candace is a wonderful wedding coordinator at Love is Sweet Events based in Pasadena, CA. We were so honored when she asked us to document her pre-wedding session with Eddie.

Candace and Eddie are such a playful and romantic couple. We enjoyed ever minute of our session with them at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

111 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Nixon Library Yorba Linda Wedding Photography

I absolutely love Nixon Library weddings! Robert and I even looked into the Nixon Library for our wedding during our venue search back in 2006. So I always have a special place in my heart for these weddings. I was so grateful and excited when friend and colleague Michael Fletcher invited me to document Erica and Jamie's wedding with him. It was a very hot day for their wedding, but the bride and groom were such troopers and stuck out the heat for some lovely bridal portraits.

Maggie Sottero Wedding Gown at Nixon Library

Bridal Shoes at Nixon Library

Ceremony Site at Nixon Library

Ceremony Fans

White Ceremony Floral Arrangements

Ceremony Florals Nixon Library

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Ceremony

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Ceremony

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Bridal Portraits

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Bridal Portraits

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Bridal Portraits

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Bridal Portraits

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Bridal Portraits

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, Wedding Rings, Ring Shot

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, East Wing, Chandelier

Nixon Library Wedding Photo, First Dance, East Wing

Richard Nixon Library

18001 Yorba Lind Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92866

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Seacliff Country Club | Wedding Photography | Huntington Beach, CA

Laurel and Mike were married at the SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach. We loved the way Mike & Laurel looked at each other the entire day.  They are a beautiful couple and we are so honored to have been a part of their day!  

To view more photos from this wedding, please view their slideshow here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw-nFTFvvxU

SeaCliff Country Club 6501 Palm Ave. Huntington Beach, CA  92648

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Casino San Clemente Wedding Photography | Jessica Elizabeth

Happy Father's Day to all you Father's out there!  We would like to wish an extra special Father's Day to the newest Daddy-to-be we know… Congrats Jimmy!!! We know you and Claudine are going to be fabulous parents, and we are excited to meet your little one :)

Jimmy & Claudine were married at the Casino San Clemente. There are so many awesome spots to take photos on the property and it is only a short walk to the beach.

Casino San Clemente

140 Avenida Pico  San Clemente, CA 92672

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event give us a call at (562) 201-9494 or email us atJessica@JessicaElizabeth.com.

Villa San Juan Capistrano Wedding Photography - Sweet and Saucy

We recently attended the ABC OC event at the Villa San Juan Capistrano to network with the area's biggest wedding professionals. We had a great time, and it was wonderful to be surrounded by amazing talent who strive to do nothing but the best! Brides checking out venues should definitely consider The Villa if they want a quaint and intimate venue with an outdoor reception and great potential for some artistic Villa San Juan Capistrano wedding photography. The space was really is perfect for a outdoor ceremony and reception. What was really neat about the venue was that it was about 60 degrees that evening but because of the strategically placed outdoor heaters, the whole area was warm- no sweaters necessary! The venue has the feel of a spanish house, and because of the tall walls covered with lush green ivy you have that sense of intimacy with organic and rustic flair. My favorite part of the evening was that Sweet and Saucy were there with a plethora of desserts. Check out our photos below.

Awesome desserts provided by Sweet and Saucy

Table designs by GBS Linens, Signature Rentals, Floral Occasions and Whitney Rose Floral

We enjoyed some fabulous cocktails from Pharmacie - Mixologists specializing in Sour and Aromatic Cocktails.

We met Leora from Copper Willow Paper Studio.

 Contact  Jessica Elizabeth Photographers at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Firesky Resort Wedding Photography Scottsdale

We're so happy and proud that this is our first wedding on our brand new blog. But as much as a milestone as it is for us, it's even bigger that we announce Alice and Ben's marriage to the world! Their wedding was a amazing two day event.  As Ben's mother said to me, "Ben and Alice are now married in the eye's of God, in the eye's of the law, and in the tradition of the Chinese Culture."  There's no getting out of it now guys! LOL :)  But seriously, we couldn't be happier for the two of you, and we can't wait for many more visits to Arizona and celebrating more special moments with you and your families. Below is just a sneak preview of their Catholic Church Ceremony at St Bernard's Church, their American Wedding Reception at Firesky Resort, their Chinese Tea Ceremony, and their Chinese Wedding Reception at the Great Wall Banquet. Phew!  That's a lot of celebrating!  But Alice and Ben totally deserved every moment of it, every toast, and every well wish.  We are so honored to have been invited to be a part of it all. Cheers to Ben and Alice!

We can't possibly fit everything into a single sneak peak article, so over the next few days we'll present to you the amazing moments that happened. Enjoy :)

 The romance...

The Bridal Party

The lovely Catholic Ceremony and the equally beautiful and meaningful Chinese Tea Ceremony

There wasn't a shortage of candid happy moments either. 

This was one of my favorite moments of the getting ready. I had gone down the hall to check in with Ben and the guys and all of the sudden I hear shouting coming from down the hall.  I ran back to the girls room, and I heard the ladies cheering to the world "ALICE IS GETTING MARRIED!"  Such a sweet moment.

They even had a grand ceremony exit with BUBBLES.

If we said to people Sonic the Hedgehog battled a giant banana you think people would believe us?  No we weren't high. It happened.

The lovely details.

and of course one of our favorite times of the reception, night-fashion portraiture, at Firesky Resort

So stay tuned after a brief word from our sponsors. =X.

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

SLS Beverly Hills Wedding Salon

On Monday night, Jessica Elizabeth Photographers had the pleasure of hosting a booth at the Wedding Salon Bridal Show at the SLS in Beverly Hills. We met so many fabulous brides and grooms and enjoyed speaking to each one of them and learning all about their upcoming weddings.  We can't wait to work with you! If you are a bride or groom who entered our Wedding Salon Giveaway, the winners are listed below.  Contact us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com to claim your prize.

Below are some of our photos from the evening. We loved getting to meet some fabulous vendors and documenting their displays for them.  Hopefully our brides will get some ideas for their weddings from the photos.

The gowns, accessories, and models by Armine´ were breathtaking!

Meet Armine´!

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or call us at (562) 201-9494.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!

SLS Beverly Hills Wedding Salon Wedding Photography Giveaways

And the moment all of our Wedding Salon attendees have been waiting for..... Below is the list of all of the winners of Monday night's Wedding Salon Giveaway hosted by Jessica Elizabeth Photographers.

Congratulations ladies! And we look forward to the opportunity to working with each and every one of you :)

Second Prize- Same Day Edit Slideshow  ($600 Value)

Winners:  Stacey O. and Kayleigh W.

First Prize- Online Gallery Buyout ($1,000 Value)

Winners: Janice K. and Lizzie S.

Grand Prize Winner-

DVD Wedding Slideshow, Same Day Edit Slideshow, Online Gallery Buyout,  and a 8” x12” Album with 50 photos ($3,000 Value)

Winner:  Michelle L.

 Thank you to all the lovely guys and gals that stopped by our booth. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

*Contact Jessica@jessicaelizabeth.com by April 3^rd 2013 to claim your prize.

*Prizes are deliverable when using photos taken by Jessica Elizabeth Photographers.

Talega Golf Club | Wedding Photography| Ever After Session

David and Laura were married at the Talega Golf Club in San Clemente, CA. After the new year, Laura thought it might be fun for her and David to get dressed up again in their wedding attire and take some relaxed, creative photos in some of the locations around the venue that we didn't get a chance to go to on the wedding day.

It was sunny and clear until literally the minute David and Laura arrived for the shoot, and then it started to rain and hail!!!  But we had an absolute blast photographing out in the rain, and the stormy weather made for a dramatic backdrop in the sky as seen in the photos below.

We must give a very special thank you to Michael Voorhees at Talega for being such an amazing host and for allowing us to visit the venue again for this shoot. Michael even held an umbrella to help keep Laura's hair and make-up dry, and dried off the golf cart multiple times while taking us around the grounds for the photos. Michael, we can't thank you enough!

Talega Golf Club

990 Avenida Talega

San Clemente, CA 92673

Interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event? 

Email us at: Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or call us at: (562) 201-9494. 

Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress

How to Find "The" Dress | Trying on Gowns

 

Gown by: Maggie Sottero 

Purchased at: The Dresser Bridal Couture

When you're dress hunting, it's good to bring photos of the types of dresses you are looking for, so that your bridal stylist can get an idea of the look you are going for. But be open minded and don't be afraid to try dresses that are different. You might surprise yourself and find an amazing dress!

Bring shoes that are about the same height as the shoes you plan on wearing for your wedding day.  If you already have your wedding shoes, even better! Bring those.

If the gown doesn't fit you just right, make sure to get an estimate on the cost for alterations so that you can factor that into the total cost of the gown.

A few questions to ask yourself with each gown you try on:

1) Am I comfortable?  Most brides will only wear one gown on their wedding day. You need to be comfortable enough in it to get through photos, the ceremony, dinner, and dancing.  If the dress is too heavy it might be hard to stand, walk, or dance in while wearing heels. If the train is very long, get a quote on getting it bustled, so that you can dance in it throughout the night.

      If the dress is A-mazing, but you know you won't be able to dance and party in it all night, consider getting a simpler yet elegant gown or party dress to change into for your reception.

2) Do I look gorgeous? One of the most important things in selecting a wedding gown is that you feel gorgeous! Feeling gorgeous in your gown radiates in your smile, your emotions, and your expressions. This translates into a stunning bride and beautiful photographs.

How do you know if you've found the one? Well, if you have the dress on and you can't stop smiling....that's usually the one.

Any brides who recently found their dress please share your tips on finding the perfect gown by commenting on this post. Thanks! 

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Anaheim Sheraton Wedding Photography | Holly and Stephen

The cinematography team at Jessica Elizabeth had the pleasure and honor of documenting Stephen and Holly's ceremony at the Anaheim Sheraton. We love, love, LOVE their vows. They are enough to make a Vulcan smile. Check out their teaser. :)

Talega Wedding Photography | San Clemente, CA

David and Laura were had their wedding at the beautiful Talega Golf Club in San Clemente, CA. Here's a sneak peek from Laura & David's wedding this Sunday. More photos coming soon!

Talega Golf Club

990 Avenida Talega

San Clemente, CA 92673