Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Marvimon House Wedding

I had the pleasure of second shooting for my friend Justine Ungaro for a great wedding at the Marvimon House in Los Angeles.  I just love these details!  The Marvimon house has a great urban chic vibe going on!

Marvimon House wedding ceremony

Marvimon wedding ceremony

Marvimon wedding ceremony vows

Marvimon wedding ceremony kiss and a hug

The Marvimon House Los Angeles Wedding

white floral bouquets and green boutonniere

Chinese table place cards and table numbers

white vintage floral centerpieces and brown table cloth

The Marvimon House Los Angeles Event Center details

old vintage kiss reflection in mirror

red wall martini glasses ring detail shot on branches

the marvimon courtyard at night

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Westlake Village Inn | Andrea + Manuel

Andrea and Manuel had one great wedding!   I loved photographing Andrea’s details. I’m so in love with those purple Roberto Cavalli heels & pink feather garter belts!!!  After getting ready at the Westlake Villge Inn the girls jumped in the Limo and headed to St. Bernadine’s of Siena.  I love the modern design & openness of the church.  Of course I think all my favorite images of Andrea & Manuel from the ceremony they are cracking up laughing!  I love wedding ceremonies where the officiant has a good sense of humor ;) After that they headed back to the Westlake Village Inn & danced the night away!

Roberto Cavalli purple jeweled high heels grey and pink feather garter belt

Westlake Village Inn suite and bridesmaids in rose garden

St. Bernadine's of Siena Catholic Church wedding ceremony

bride in limo on her way to ceremony getting married

St. Bernadine's wedding ceremony father giving the bride away

catholic ceremony wedding vows

Westlake Village Inn bridal party

Westlake village inn purple white red lavendar bridal bouquet baroque chair

Westlake Village wedding photographer

Westlake Village Inn Tuscan Gardens and hotel lobby baroque chairs bride and groom portrait

The Provance room westlake village inn floral center pieces manzanita tree

bride and groom reception toasts and dancing on chairs

Cupcake wedding tower with cake and mini cupcakes

Ceremony Venue | St. Bernadine’s of Siena Catholic Church

Reception Venue | Westlake Village Inn

Dress | Lili Bridals

Shoes | Roberto Cavalli

Florist | My Secret Garden

Cupcakes | Vanilla Bake Shop

Band | Mundo Vacio

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August 24, 2009 - 12:07 pm Andrea - Chelsea, we cannot get over how beautiful the pictures came out. You captured our special day so perfectly, and we along with our families absolutely love the pictures. Thank you so much!

August 24, 2009 - 2:37 pm oneshotbeyond - Lovely job...as usual!

September 3, 2009 - 3:13 pm Beth - Such gorgeous pictures! Do we know where the bridesmaid dresses are from? Love!

September 3, 2009 - 3:31 pm chelseaelizabeth - They were the best! and they have pockets! http://www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm-Occasions/Bridesmaid/Spring/2009/Style-5918

September 15, 2009 - 1:33 pm Melissa George - Great job as always, you are amazing with the details! Melissa

Lake Michigan Wedding | Part 2

Here’s part 2 of Colleen and Brian’s fabulous Lake Michigan wedding.  I had the pleasure of second shooting for my friend J.C. Carley.  This was full of personal touches and tons of fun! These two sure do know how to have a good time!  For a destination wedding they really did show their guests a good time!

Here’s is Colleen & Brian’s amazing tent!
Lake Michigan tented wedding reception destination wedding

Lake Michigan beach wedding portraits with bride and groom

I just love Colleen’s Callalilly Vera Wang gown!

Callalilly vera wang bridal gown at Lake Michigan beach with flower silk belt

stairway to the shore on lake michigan bridal portraits

groom white pants and white shoes navy blazer bride gold high heels yellow and blue ballons

Here enters Band #1!
irish scottish bag pipers on lake michigan pipes and drum

They really rocked out during their first dance!
white tent wedding reception first dance rock and roll style

bride and groom rock n roll dance fun

Here’s band #2!
Chicago rock 'n roll wedding band

Love these portraits on the beach! Notice the dress is shortened!

Callalilly Vera Wang dress shorted on lake michigan destination wedding

sailboat bride and groom relaxed portraits on lake michigan in the beach grass

I love how peaceful Lake Michigan feels even with a storm coming in.
Lake Michigan at dusk with lone motor boat

Here it the amazing tent at dusk!
Lake Michigan wedding reception tent at dusk

Have I mentioned how much I love this tent!
wedding tent on lake michigan destination wedding brigt blue sky and white lights

Here’s a 70’s cover band for band #3
70's cover band for wedding reception dance

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August 12, 2009 - 3:15 pm Karen Young - These are AMAZING! You captured the energy and beauty perfectly! Great job!!

August 12, 2009 - 5:41 pm Karyn Vorhees - Wow Chelsea! I too am in love with the tent! This wedding looks like it was so much fun! I love Lake Michigan and the whole vibe of this wedding. Looks like so much fun! The couple is gorgeous and I really like what she did with the dress! What a unique idea and she'll be able to wear her wedding dress again and again! Great job on the photos, you did an amazing job.

Lake Michigan Wedding | Part 1

Here’s part 1 of Colleen and Brian’s fabulous Lake Michigan wedding.  I had the pleasure of second shooting for my friend J.C. Carley.  There are so many amazing images that I wanted to blog it just wouldn’t fit in one post!   Colleen got ready at her parent’s house on Lake Michigan. I love the green walls and orange vents!  They added so much color to her getting ready images.  Her Callalilly Vera Wang dress is fabulous!!!  She had it altered so that it zips into a cocktail dress!  Wait for Part 2 to see this sexy number! The ceremony was at St. Ann of the Dune’s church.

wedding bride getting ready white vera wang callalilly wedding dress lime wall tan high heels j. crew flower flip flops beige orange

bottom of vera wang wedding dress in house orange lime dress details

bride getting ready details gold high heels walking down stairs

bridal bouquets yellow gerber daisy's white peonies green patio chair

white vera wang wedding dress details with white bouquet

St. Ann of the Dunes Church wedding ceremony lake Michigan, Indiana

groom's portraits blue suit yellow tie and white flower boutineer callalily calla lily

St. Ann of the Dunes Church wedding ceremony lake Michigan, Indiana

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August 11, 2009 - 9:33 am Brandi Corriveau - Yeah, the color at the lake house is fabulous! And kudos on the fun angle you found to photograph the dress in photos 3 & 4. It actually looks like a flower from that angle!

August 12, 2009 - 5:42 pm Karyn Vorhees - These are some of my favorite details ever! Those shoes are great! I love all the use of color - way to go! Fantastic!

August 22, 2009 - 11:06 pm Zhipi McDougald - What a great wedding! I LOVE the tent, always wanted to plan a wedding with a tent like that. Great job on the photos, she is going to love them!!!!

January 6, 2010 - 2:07 pm Amy - I LOVE the Lake Michigan wedding. Could you possibly tell me where the reception was held? Was this a private beach? It is the kind of wedding I have always wanted and I am getting stuck finding a venue. Any info would be much help. Thank you!

The Tree House Rehearsal Dinner

I had the best time second shooting my my friend J.C. Carley for her wedding on Lake Michigan.  We started off the weekend shooting Colleen and Brian’s rehearsal dinner at The Tree House.  Now this is my kind of place! Totally chill and kick back… this bar is  actually built around a tree. It reminds me of Papa’s and Beer but family style. The back of the bar has live music, volleyball nets and picnic tables.  I love the decor of the tree house. As you can see I’m totally obsessed with these doors!  I’m so grateful for JC for letting me tag along for this fabulous destination wedding!

Did I mention how cool it was to stay at the blue chip casino? It’s a floating casino!

The Tree House wedding rehearsal dinner long beach, indiana on lake michigan

The Tree House bride and groom portraits along assorted old doors

bride and groom portrait at wedding rehearsal dinner red pink and white doors

The Tree House bar and grill Long Beach, Indiana near Michigan City on Lake Michigan wedding rehearsal dinner

back of the tree house bar and grill and dusk

The Tree House vintage front door back yard wall at dusk

bride and groom portrait at rehearsal dinner in front of vintage doors at night

here I am with JC :)

Chelsea Elizabeth and J.C. Carley

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August 12, 2009 - 5:45 pm Karyn Vorhees - What a cool spot for a rehearsal dinner! I love it! Can we do our next portrait session there? It is just too cute and I love how you took pictures in front of the doors. You're so creative and think up such cute backdrops and poses! Love these, C!

November 16, 2009 - 7:33 pm Lauren - What an amazing wedding! Is there any way I can get in touch with the bride for the details??? I have been looking for that tent and would love to know where she rented from.

December 4, 2009 - 3:21 pm Sarah McConnell - I am also planning a wedding on the beach in Michigan City and am having a hard time finding vendors (tents, restrooms, good caterers). I would love some recommendations.. . from anyone! Thanks...

PCYC Wedding | Michelle + Steve

Since Michelle and Steve love the ocean so much Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club was the perfect choice for their wedding reception!  I’m so glad we got to take some portraits on the wooden sailboat!  That was so much fun.  I loved the view from the yacht club at night. The harbor looks so beautiful at dusk.  Congratulations Michelle and Steve!  I hope your having a fabulous honeymoon :)

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first united methodist church ventura wedding ceremony sepia

First United Methodist Church Ventura Bride getting ready

Ventura wedding photographer bridesmaids and groomsmen portrait

Ventura church wedding ceremony kiss and exit

I love how they embraced right after they exited the church! I didn’t even have to pose them!
Bride and groom embrace after ceremony portrait

wooden yacht sailboat bridal party bride and groom portrait

Wooden Sailboat Yacht Bride and Groom portraits

Pacific Corinthians Yacht Club Channel Islands Wedding Reception

bride and groom at dusk candid moment

Pacific Corinthians yacht club wedding reception first dance toast and photobooth

Channel Islands Harbor sailboats at dusk

Ceremony | First United Methodist Church

Reception | Pacific Corinthians Yacht Club

Dress | Camarillo Bridal, Maggie Sottero

Flowers |Flowers by Roni

Coordinator |All Occasions Event Planning, Cari Izaguirre

Wedding Cake | La Starr Bakery

Entertainment | Central Coast DJ

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August 7, 2009 - 3:05 pm Meghan Aileen - LOVE the last shot of the marina! And the guys shot and wooden boat are so cool. Awesome job as usual Chelsea!! New watermark looks great too.

August 7, 2009 - 3:20 pm Shannon Renee - My sentiments EXACTLY Meghan!!! Amazing shots Chelsea!!! You ROCK! I LOOOOOOOVE the new Watermark! LOVE the boat group shot... that is fabulous!

August 7, 2009 - 6:14 pm Tim Halberg - what a fun wedding and LOVE the yacht!!!!

August 7, 2009 - 8:24 pm caroline tran - I LOVE the last shot and the shot of the venue from outside. You always do those so well! And I LOVE the new watermark! Gorgeous work as always!!

Engagement Collage

I’m getting ready for Jack & Prima’s wedding and I just love what they ordered for their reception.  It’s going to be fabulous! I just had to share!

16 x 20 Collage

Pasadena Wedding Photography vintage engagement collage picture

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August 5, 2009 - 10:57 am oneshotbeyond - it's so perfect for displaying!

August 5, 2009 - 9:28 pm whitney elizabeth - oohh i love that pink wall :)

October 5, 2009 - 11:02 am Wedding Sign In Table I Sign in Album and Canvas Gallery Wraps | Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer | Chelsea Elizabeth Photography | Westlake Village, Los Angeles - [...] view engagement collage [...]

October 10, 2009 - 9:50 am Vintage Downtown Pasadena Wedding Photography I Engagement Session | Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer | Chelsea Elizabeth Photography | Westlake Village, Los Angeles - [...] view engagement collage } Share and [...]

Santa Barbara Engagement | Lauren + Matt

Have I mentioned how much I love Santa Barbara !?!?!  Every time I’m there it just feels like home. It’s so beautiful. Shooting there is such a breeze.  Lauren and Matt got the grand tour of scenic Santa Barbara locations. We started at the court house, headed to the beach, went to Elings park and finished up at the Arlington!  I love all the locations Lauren picked out. I’m so excited about the Arlington at sunset. I love the last image of Lauren and Matt!!!!

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Santa Barbara Court House Sunken Gardens engagement portrait session

Santa Barbara court house spanish architecture engagement session

Santa Barbara beach wedding photographer

vintage santa barbara wedding photographer

santa barbara pier engagement session under the pier pilings

santa barbara board walk engagement photography

elings park wedding photography engagment session

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elings park photojournalistic engagement session

Santa Barbara The Arlington movie theatre sunset photograph engagement session

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August 4, 2009 - 10:52 am Araxi - Great job on these Chelsea! I love the variety of locations that you used! I especially love this last photo in front of the theater and that you can see the moon :)

December 30, 2009 - 11:49 pm ann fox - I am interested in possibly engagement and wedding photography thanks! Ann