I’m excited to even write this!
Mark and Laura are married!! Their day was a vision of perfection. I can’t wait to show you [and tell you] all about it through the pictures of none other than Stephanie Williams!
The lovely couple tied the knot at Church of the Angles, in Pasadena. It’s the most lovely, intoxicating, uniquely quaint gem-of-a-church tucked away in the Los Angeles area. I can’t articulate how badly I want to work there again. It’s so lovely and the on-site coordinator, Rebecca, is wonderful! We then whisked the couple away just after the ceremony to a few hours spent snapping photos and traveling about town on a double-decker Big Red Bus [very British of them, as the groom himself is from England]!
Their reception was held downtown at Cicada Restaurant[who I might add has the tagline "Italian at it's best" and they're kinda totally right!]. The gorgeous chandelier and vintage feel to the building provided the perfect background for this quirky, stylish couple. If you’re looking for a venue with mood and instant glamour of the “old Hollywood” era, definitely consider Cicada. It’s truly fashionable [as much as any venue can be, I mean it] and unique!
Josh, my lovely husband, joined me for this event as well as Brittany and Sharon, so while the girls worked away at the details of the event, Josh snapped some photos for me. Just to give you a quick glimpse at their stellar day:
The incredible exterior of the church… it was built in 1889!!
Love me for my awkward faces. Love Mark for his top hat. Love Laura for her full tulle skirt. Just love us and don’t ask questions!
A teeeeny tiny itty bitty preview of the dessert bar [of fabulousness] they featured at the reception!
Their flawless official “last dance”, with their friends huddled around dancing to Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York”!
Because that’s where they met, and that’s where they live [and THAT is where they planned their California wedding from...]- NEW YORK!
That’s all for now! The rest will be eagerly anticipated and totally, 100% worth the wait!!
In other news- I have a weekend off!! This is my first weekend off since August, I believe. Wowza, right? As much as I need it, I know I’ll miss working weddings in the “off season”. So much so that if you contact me at the right time you’ll likely get a killer deal on planning/coordinating services. Serious.
Hopefully as our days turn to winter we’ll stay just as inspired for events as we have in the summertime. Pumpkins and cocoa and snow [well, not here in CA] and family. I cannot WAIT!
xoxo,
A.
