I met Susan last year and we instantly hit it off! When I found out she was a Villa bride, I got even MORE excited because of how much I love working with the staff there. I knew that this was an event built for smoothness and beauty.

Over the past several months, Susan passed several ideas through me, and in doing so, I felt like I really became a PART of her wedding! That being said, I wish I had more pictures to show for it!!! But, I don’t. Sad face! Not even a single ceremony shot!!!

But, I did get to see her “work it”:

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And, she knew it…

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Susan supplied her guest’s with my FAVORITE beverages, and enjoyed one herself between the ceremony and photos…

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Some belated ceremony decor pictures. They tied the knot at the Pine Wind Garden in Torrance.

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Love it! Their engagement session was compliments of their photographer, Youkeun, ofYo Photography. I cannot WAIT until their wedding teasers are up! I’m depending on you, Yo!!

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Onto The Villa!

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Susan had a labor of love in these unique place cards!!!

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I LOVED this idea, with their hand-written, personalized vows:

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Gorgeous, right??

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Impeccable, as always…

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As you can see, the sweetheart table was delicious!

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Her bouquet from the Tea Ceremony, which was earlier in the morning, doubled as her Toss bouquet!

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This. Cake.

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LOVED the unique “stand” they used. So cute!!

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The grand entrance!!!

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Straight into an amazingly choreographed first dance!

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Onto speeches!

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The lovely Villa staff, presenting the food… [they used "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and The Beast]:

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Another shot of the guest book:

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And, lastly [sadly], one of Susan’s amazing all-orchid bouquet:

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I know, I know. No ceremony pics, no cake cutting pics… what a slacker I am! BUT- that does mean that when we FINALLY get to see Yo’s pictures, it will be that much more exciting and amazing!

Susan and Eddie- you two are so fun, so full of life and joy! I’m glad that on your day, you were determined to enjoy it! It really made the difference! I loved every moment that I got to spend with you, and can’t wait to relive each of them through photos!!!