Recently Tim and I had the pleasure of photographing and experiencing a truly kindred spirit wedding. We hit it off with this couple right off the bat and when we heard that they were having their wedding in Joshua Tree we were so excited. Tim and I both have a love for the desert. We feel most peaceful there. Then, to top it off, Jenn and Jason invited us to come out early and enjoy the weekend festivities they had planned for their close knit group of guests. Most of the guests were coming from out of town, all over the world for that matter, so they made sure that their guests would get the most out of their Joshua Tree experience. We arrived Friday evening for dinner at Pappy and Harriet’s, a rad BBQ restaurant in a place called Pioneer Town–so cool! Right away we felt welcomed by everyone and knew it was going to be a great weekend. The next morning we all went on a hike! It was gorgeous and offered a stunning 360 degree view of the desert. I hope you enjoy the pictures! Check back for the two part wedding post!
We had such an amazing time with Marc and Cynthia at their engagement shoot we knew their wedding day would be fabulous as well. And it so was! They had a beautiful ceremony at Nativity Church followed by a reception at the Rococo Room in Pasadena. We started our day at Marc and Cynthia’s apartment as Cynthia prepared to see her groom.
Cynthia’s hand made, lace wedding dress was just beautiful and only enhanced her natural beauty.The lovely bouquets were done by The Flower Garden. Gorgeous bride. Marc’s face is priceless as he sees his bride. I love the huge “here comes the bride” sign!All of the men wore traditional barongs (shirts) from the Philippines. We headed to downtown Pasadena for some portraits. Sweetness.The bridal party was a blast!While we waited for the grand entrance a gelato shop gave us all free gelato! Huge thanks to Tutti Galati!!! Definitely pay them a visit if you are in Pasadena. The gelato is phenomenal. The Rococo Room looked fabulous with all of Cynthia’s thoughtful details including succulent table settings, custom cake topper, and a candy bar. Thanks again, Cynthia & Marc, for having us as your wedding photographers! We had such a great time with you both and just love your kindess and sincerity to everyone around you. You guys have such a sweet love and we are so happy for your marriage! Here is to many happy years to come!
Thank you as well to all of the awesome vendors!
Ceremony: Nativity Church, El Monte, Ca
Reception: The Rococo Room, Pasadena, Ca
Florals: Matt Duran of The Flower Garden, Pasadena, Ca
Dress: Hand made by Virginia Villasenor
Hair & Make-Up: Kate Leone
Bridesmaids Dresses: H&M
Violin: Tamboura Baptiste
Deejay: DJ Wanderer
Cake: Gloria Orozco
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Just beautiful!
Great shots guys! very clean and detail focused
Awesome job! Beautiful couple! Love it:)
great post! love that long shot from the balcony. Or the rafters. Either way beautiful.
wow these are beautiful pictures…..
Another wow for me. You took the word from my mouth Miss Julie. Just Beautiful. Love the one with the Tall Chapel Behind them and also from up High the Dance Floor and the Happy Couple.
Great job guys! Beautiful details and couple. :D
wow~
Love the shot of the kiss in front of the church! Amazing pictures.
Jonathan & Clarissa, one year ago (only two weeks after our own wedding!) we had the honor of documenting your wedding. You two were so present in every moment with each other savoring each part of your day. It was such a privilege to witness that intensity and sweetness. We hope your first year of marriage has been a blast and that the years to come only build upon each other! Love you both!
You can see more of Jonathan & Clarissa’s wedding here.
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What a beautiful pictures!
Melissa and Justin’s wedding is featured on Love & Lavender today! Melissa and her family did an amazing job on all of the beautiful details. Check out the feature and be sure to leave them some love!
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Awesome! Beautiful, Beautiful!
Our dear friends Jake and Jessica Mariano invited us to hang out with them at a beach house in Newport Beach and we were beyond stoked. We love them so much and miss them all the time now that they live up in Washington. They are rad wedding photographers so definitely check out their work. We had the best time hanging out and just loving life. We took some family photos on the beach and here are a bazillion of my favorites. I seriously almost had an aneurism trying to narrow it down. This post is freaky long. Don’t hate me. You’ll see why. This family is so beautiful! Thank you so much for having us, Jake and Jess! We can’t wait to see you again! This time in your neck of the woods :)
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beautiful!
I love this Family:) We miss you!, I love this beautiful pictures:} xoxo.
I don’t even know them and I heart them! And her hair … GORGEOUS. Lovely work per usual you two :)
So beautiful and amazing!! Thank you guys so much! I love how you captured us so natural and fun. These pictures mean the world to me. Every time we have a child it is so crazy and busy so we are very thankful this special time has been captured in such priceless pictures. We love you guys!
Gosh this is some pastel prettiness if I ever saw it! The Mariano family just keeps getting better and better… I tell ya!
My favorite is jessica & mic hugging on the beach. So sweet! Great moment capture, homeboy :) I bet they love these!
A special family that I love so much…Always beautiful, always loving, always joyful! God bless you sweet friends :) Awesome photos Jess (R).
LOVE these!
You have outdone yourself(selves?). These are beautiful. Too difficult to pick a favorite, I really like the one of the two little ones drawing in the sand with a feather. Mom has beautiful hair :)
These are soooooooo good!
I love love love everything about these pictures… clean and simple! The colors are beautiful!
You are as lovely as I remember you Jess. Boy, I didn’t know you a number a 3rd child. Congratulations again to you and Jake, your children are beautiful. God bless you guys…..V.
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful family and beautiful everything else. Love, love, love these pictures! So peaceful.
Neato! Sweet pictures you guys. It’s awesome seeing the Mariano’s family getting bigger and bigger!
Some of the most sweet and he genuine images I have seen in a while. The three collaged images of Jess and their wee little one are my absolute favorite. Such sweet memories these will be for them.
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ooooohhhhh! love them!
You both did a fantastic job and it was so nice to meet you! Can’t wait to see the rest!
Interesting location. And what a fun idea to invite the guests for a weekend of being together before the wedding took place! The volkswagon bus takes the prize in my mind!! :)
Beautiful! great shots! You guys are so good!
Cool :)
beautiful~
great shots!
I love joshua tree! looks like it was a fun time :)
LOVE IT! So beautiful. SO rad.