Newport and Laguna Engagement: Stephanie and Chip

I absolutely LOVE when couples choose locations that mean something to them.  Stephanie grew up going to her family’s beach house in Newport Beach and Chip grew up with family on Victoria Beach in Laguna.  So I was thrilled to photograph them in both locations. We started off cruising around some of the alphabet streets in Newport before heading to Victoria.  Stephanie and Chip, thank you so much for being so great to work with and I am already looking forward to your wedding in July!  Enjoy, Allison

Then, we headed to Victoria Beach…

Congrats, Stephanie and Chip!

Hilton Waterfront Wedding: Amanda and Greg

Amanda and Greg tied the knot a couple weeks ago at the beautiful Hilton Waterfront in Huntington Beach.  I really loved photographing this happy couple and getting to know them over the past year.  Through chatting and meeting with Amanda, we found out we have so many connections- I love how the world can feel so small sometimes! From the first look to the first dance and much more, I had a great time capturing Amanda and Greg.  Enjoy the photos of this beautiful couple and congrats, Amanda and Greg! - Allison

Special thanks to… Venue: Hilton Waterfron Huntington Beach // Coordination: Holly and her team at Simply Sweet Weddings // Flowers: Designs by Susie // Entertainment: KSDJ and Music Source // Cake: Simply Sweet Cakery // Bridal Hair: Debbie Peterman // Bridal Makeup: Melissa Knutson // Officiant: Kirk Peterman // Second Photographer: Rachel McCauley

Amanda was a stunning bride!

Amanda and Greg did a “first look” …

The ceremony site at the Hilton Waterfront is gorgeous…

We took a few more photos after they said “I do”

A beautiful candy bar by Holly and her team at Simply Sweet Weddings…

Congrats again, Amanda and Greg, and thank you for having me capture your big day!

The Knot: Best of Weddings 2013

I’m so incredibly honored to have been selected as a 2013 pick for The Knot Best of Weddings.  I’m especially honored since brides and grooms are the ones who wrote the positive reviews in order for me to even be considered as a pick.  To check out my Knot profile, please click here.  A huge thank you to all of my brides and grooms and I’m looking forward to another great year!

La Canada Engagement: Nikki and Jeremy

I met up with Nikki and Jeremy recently for their engagement session in La Canada.  I absolutely loved their ideas for the shoot: we went on a little hike (the same one they took when Jeremy popped the question), then we climbed through a fence for some photos at an old backyard horse stable (a little trespassing never hurts!), and lastly we finished near the home where Jeremy grew up.  I love that all the locations have some history and meaning to Nikki and Jeremy.  Speaking of history, I have known Nikki since I was born (our mom’s are close friends), so it was a blast photographing such a special friend.  Nikki and Jeremy- I am truly looking forward to your big day in June!  Lots of love, Allison

 

The Coors Light is an inside joke, so I had to take photo…

Nikki, you are gorgeous!!!

Congrats, Nikki and Jeremy!

Santa Monica Wedding: Vanessa and Matt

Vanessa and Matt tied the knot on a gorgeous March afternoon at the Delfina in Santa Monica.  Both the bride and groom got ready in beautiful suites, just a few doors apart, and saw each other for a first look right near the ceremony site.  The whole day truly celebrated Vanessa and Matt’s love for each other.  Both families flew in from out of state and were so much fun to photograph.  Vanessa and Matt, thank you so much for having us capture your big day and I hope you had a blast on your honeymoon is Rio de Janiero! All the best, Allison

Special thanks to everyone who made the day so wonderful… Wedding Coordination: Simply Natural Events // Venue: Sheraton Delfina // Make-up: Stacey Rae Barnes // Hair: Tina Mai // Entertainment: Scott Norris of Coastline Music // Cupcakes: Sprinkles // Second Photographer: Rachel McCauley (Love working with Rachel!  Some are the images she took are included below)

 Vanessa was such a gorgeous bride…

Love these two images of Matt that Rachel captured…

 Their first look was so exciting and emotional…

We took a few photos in front of the Delfina before heading closer to the beach…

The ceremony had so many personal touches, including a choir (Vanessa is a music teacher)…

So happy to be Mr. and Mrs.!

The reception was beautiful in the Delfina’s penthouse ballroom…

Congrats, Vanessa and Matt!

 

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