Two days and two locations – I accounted for the sun – I didn’t account for the tide!
Our first shoot was at a beautiful spot in Laguna – the second shoot was an equally cool but different spot in San Clemente . . .
I will be introducing you to Kayla very soon as she is waiting for her photo session!
With each new life there are new hopes and dreams. What will she do? Will she impact the world on a global level? Will SHE be the one that brings peace and kindness to this world? Will she be the first woman to . . . .?
Even with all the hopes and dreams, our hearts always glow with pure joy and gratefulness of being blessed with your own little angel – she will absolutely have a blessed impact on her family and friends. #foreveragift
I can’t wait to meet Harper!
Years of preparation – horse drawn carriage – stilt-walker – ringmaster – they said it couldn’t be done . . .
Angela and Gary said, “Yes it can.” I know there are a lot of images here, but there was a lot going on.
When Angela asked me to photograph their wedding and told me it was a circus theme, I was so excited! I knew it was going to be spectacular!
The creativity and can-do attitude of Angela, Gary and Angela’s family is limitless. Angela and her family created, designed and built all the details of this wedding.
We started our journey at the hotel.
Hair and makeup by:
Hair – (David Douglas Salon) Nikki – 714-848-8186
Makeup by Pearl – 816-419-8931
We are on our way . . . surprise for the bride! She had no idea that her father was going to dress like the ringmaster – he was also the officiant!
The first look. I love the first look. Not only can I have the couple selfishly to myself right after they just finished getting ready, but this is the perfect time for them to see each other and have the last quiet moment they are going to have together until the honeymoon!
All aboard! The venue has such a cute little train depot along with an engine and car. Great photo venue!
Let the show begin . . .
And the details . . . . The flowers were designed by the bride and arranged by Jen K Floral Design
In closing . . .
Credits:
Photography: Cathleen McGrath Photography
Videography: Thai Huynh – 805 813-7587 – thaihuynhstudio@gmail.com
Photobooth: Jay – 657-888-3757 – booking@evolovphotography.com – www.evolovphotography.com
Caterer: Café’n’Stuff – Roberta – cell 562-254-8216/office 562-940-4494
Deejay – Jonathan – 310-753-6590 info@djandpartyrentals.com OR djandpartyrentals.com
Raj Tents…. Maurice Walsh…510 418-2576 cell…
310-329-8222 office ext 25…. events@rajtents.com or Maurice@rajtents.com
Orbit Rentals – Nori – 562-696-8875 – crystal@orbiteventrentals.com
Cindy Cinderella (Horse) – Cindy – 951-201-5269 – mustang1998fury@yahoo.com
2Create designs (Chair rentals) – Ali – (949) 735-4909 – ali@2createdesigns.com
or Erika (562) 712-2154 erika@2createdesigns.com
Cake – Katella Deli – (562) 594-8611 – info@katellabakery.com
Bartenders Caitlin…562-388-3838
Victoria…310-480-7662
Katie…..562-552-5987
Dog Trainer Anthony…..562-413-5799
Coordinator: Arielle – 949-632-9041 – arielle@lvlevents.com
I had countless people telling me I was nuts to photograph my daughter’s wedding. “Don’t you want to be in the pictures?” Uh no. I had many good reasons for doing the photos myself, but the main reason is that I have photographed almost every single aspect of my daughter’s life, from birth, through sports, portraits . . . one of the most photographed kids I know – how in the world could I sit and watch someone else record this milestone?!
So – wedding – yeah – normally one has about a year to put together an event such as this. NOPE – we had about two months. It was like a village getting together. It was amazing. Jason (the groom) had the invitations ordered so fast it would make your head spin, and had already contacted his friend at the hotel to help him put it together. He and Caitlin (the bride – my daughter) did the planning with the hotel. The ladies all went crazy sharing ideas on Pinterest. I asked my favorite creative mother/daughter team – Diane Snyder and Angela Snyder Marshall) to create the details – flowers, decorations down the aisle, centerpieces and candy bar. I am forever in their debt – they did an AMAZING job. They found someone local to create a beautiful and frankly REALLY YUMMY cake. My family came together to provide mimosas for the bridal party and alcoholic beverages for the mother of the bride after the rehearsal – and helped me clean up after the reception (I still have leftover candy)! I know other stuff happened and other people contributed, but now it’s just a blur! I think I mostly did photographs and contributed a few dollars – and stayed uncharacteristically calm the entire time.
The day honestly went off without a hitch, it was a gorgeous day in San Diego (hot for the mom of course 78 is hot to me) at the Marriott Liberty Station. Ceremony on the water – beautiful set up – the hotel even installed – not just hung – but literally hard-wired installed market lights for the reception! Then we enjoyed the after party around the fire pit with snack food and special individually wrapped s’mores packages created by my friend Diane (candy table lady)!
It all almost made me wonder why people really bother taking a year to plan it!
Enjoy the highlights (you may have to click on HD on the bottom)! It’s a long video, but it’s my Valentine’s Day gift to my baby and her husband.
Anyone who follows me has seen a lot of photos of Aspynn – other than my daughter (and my nieces) – she is my go-to model. We have a lot of fun together and she is a trouper – not to mention gorgeous!
