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Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award 2011

We won the Bride’s Choice Awards 2011 from WeddingWire! This means we are in the top 5 percent of Wedding Pros nationwide.

The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick

Big thanks to all my couples!!!  I’m so excited to be part of the knot’s best of weddings for 2011!!!

This year is getting off to a great start! Can’t wait for wedding season :)

Best of 2010 Weddings

Every year I love looking back at all of my weddings from the previous year. Here are some of my favorites :)  Gorgeous couples, amazing venues!

Michele + Kurt | La Venta Inn, Palos Verdes Estates

Italian Villa inspired wedding portrait teal window and boganvilla

Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village

Black and white westlake village inn wedding portrait in the lobby

Joanne + Daniel | Universal City HIlton, Universal City

wedding portraits on universal city walk red carpet

Polly + Chip | Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, San Diego

Del Mar powerhouse wedding bride and groom portrait

Vakhara + Lamar | Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach

rodeo drive engagement session

Nicole + Jon | Spanish Hills Country Club, Camarillo

Vintage old red car bride and groom portraits

Jaclyn + Henry | Terranea Resort, Ranchos Palos Verdes Estates

Rancho Palos Verdes Wedding Photographer

TIffany and Jon | , Altadena

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Heidi + Edward | Moorpark Country Club, Moorpark

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Shirlee + Karl | Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village

Westlake Village Inn gazebo portrait photos

Rebecca + Josh | Westlake Village Inn and Tierra Rejada Ranch, Walnut Grove, Moorpark

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Jaine + Damian | Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach

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Patty + Chris | La Canada Flintridge Country Club, La Canada Flintridge

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Stacy + Niall | Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village

Westlake village inn wedding photography

Lindsay + Andrew | Camarillo Ranch House, Camarillo

Camarillo Ranch House bride and groom wedding portrait

Erin + Brandon | Calamigos Ranch, Malibu

Calamigos main dining room bridge bride and groom portrait with pink parasol

Mary Ann + James | Elings Park and Santa Barbara Polo Club, Carpenteria

Santa Barbara Polo Club Wedding Portraits

Hailey + Bryan | Occasions at Laguna Village, Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach wedding photographer

Amy + Rick | Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village

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Dawn + Matt | Lynden, Washington

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Sara + Evan | Cafe Pinot, Downtown Los Angeles

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Best of 2009 | Wedding Details Part II

Here are some more of my favorite details to give you some inspiration for your wedding!  I love anything that is unique and thoughtful.  I love those personal touches!

{ view part I }

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hand made bride and groom tea bags on branch with moss and chinese lanterns garden wedding detail picture

vintage wedding dress and pink bride shoes detail shot picture

wedding reception purple up lights and yellow and white flowers wedding cake turnip rose grand newport plaza costa mesa detail picture

Chinese wedding dress orchid pearl hair piece bride wedding and necklace and diamond earrings picture

rhinestone necklace and wedding ring sepia reflections image

vintage garden wedding sign

La Venta spring easter wedding details white tulips and pink roses palos verdes estates photo

fushia pink ginger wedding bridal bouquet with green plantain leaves beach wedding dress tropical destination wedding details image

purple lavendar orchid wedding details and rings shot

burnt orange bride calla lily and groom shoe shot on Spanish tile stairs picture

burnt orange groom boutonniere calla lily and groom shoe shot on spanish tile stairs picture

wedding glasses and white wine wedding reception detail

westlake village inn lakeside room vintage wedding details white and green flowers centerpieces

vintage barn candle lit wedding reception detail shot

vintage barn garden wedding with lavendar wildflowers in mason jars and glass lanterns

Best of 2009 | Wedding Details Part 1

It’s wedding season and brides all over are planning their weddings. I thought I’d blog some of my favorite wedding details shots of 2009.  I love all the details!!! The dress, the shoes, the flowers, centerpieces, rings and more… luv it!!!!  I really appreciate all the thought and time that goes into picking out the details and what a representation their personal style.  As you can see they are all so beautiful and all so different. Pick something that makes you love and makes you feel fabulous!

Tune in tomorrow for part II!

brown and white floral details roses at spanish hills country club wedding photography

vintage antique car gerber daisy daisies wedding details los olivos santa ynez photography

wedding cake with pink flowers white orchid centerpiece wedding photography

chinese lantern wedding reception at twilight photography details ranchos del la flores somis camarillo

lavendar purple wedding details flowers and brides shoes

pink floral details and centerpiece at la venta inn palos verdes estates wedding picture

gerber daisy bouquets and wedding reception centerpeices pink orange yellow red and limes wedding images

Santa barbara wedding photography details blue cotton candy orange and pink gerber daisy and wedding ring

purple high heels red background silver satin garter belt with fushia feathers wedding details picture

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wedding dress hung up bridal bouquet purple pink lavendar red roses fess parker winery sign detail pictures

westlake village inn hotel room and wedding dress hair piece and pink bridal shoes detail shot

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Best of 2009 | Engagement Sessions

Last year I added engagement sessions to all of my wedding packages just because I think they are that important.  I am so glad that I did!  I love these sessions! It gives the couple an opportunity to just be themselves. There are no guests waiting for them… no timelines or expectations.. no clothes they are afraid to get dirty… These sessions are just couples having fun getting awesome pictures to celebrate being engaged!  I love how each couple picks a location that reflects a little bit of who they are.  Have fun with it! Bring props! Pick out a fabulous outfit! It’s such good practice for the big day!  It’s not every day you dress up and play supermodel ;)  The engagement session gives us a change to get to know each other better.  Through this session I get to know what poses work and which don’t.  After all … some couples rock the serious looks and others just need to laugh.  After all, each couple is different.  I love showing up to a wedding after all the guests have seen the engagement pictures.  And on the wedding day you don’t have to feel akward in these poses.. you’ve been through it already ;)  Here are some of my favorite images from each engagement session I photographed this year. I hope you enjoy them!

Flash back to old times with the Best of 2008 Engagements

Ziva + Shad | Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Engagement Pictures SB Court House

Lauren + Matt | Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Engagement Picture The Arlington Theatre

Christine + Chris | Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Engagement Picture Red Wall

Rikki + Christian | Ventura, CA

Ventura vintage rock a billy railroad tracks harley davidson motorcycle tatoos engagement session picture

Rena + Geoff | Ventura, CA

Downtown ventura vintage railroad tracks engagement picture

Janine + Kekona | Malibu, CA

Malibu engagement photography vintage rolling field and wheat grass

Stephanie + Kyle | Agoura, CA

Malibu engagment photography green spring grass picture

Zoe + Joel | Malibu, CA

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Autumn + Rick | Malibu, CA

Asha + Stanley | Brentwood, CA

UCLA University of California Los Angeles Bruin Engagement picture vintage

Heidi + Edward | Brentwood, CA

Vintage UCLA bruin engagement picture

Andrea + Manuel | Hollywood, CA

Los Angeles Hollywood engagement picture

Lindsay + Andrew | Los Angeles, CA

Union Station railroad track los angeles engagement picture

Prima + Jack | Pasadena, CA

Pasadena pink balloon pink wall white umbrella downtown engagement session picture

Maggie + Alex | Anaheim, CA

Vintage DIsneyland Engagement Photography Orange County Anehiem

Barbara + Jason | San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico destination wedding engagement photography fort san cristobol old san juan picture

2009 Year in Review | Wedding Portraits

2009 had passed and 2010 is here. I’d like to thank all my wonder 2009 brides & groom’s. Here are some of my favorite portraits from each wedding I photographed this year. These were some amazing weddings!

2010 is going to be a great year!

Janine + Kekona | Fess Parker Winery, Los Olivos | Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country

Hanna + Tyler | Montanaro Farms, Los Olivos Groccery Store | Santa Ynez Valley

Ziva + Shad | Fess Parker Doubletree Hotel & Greek Orthodox Church | Santa Barbara

Carrie + Brad | Fess Parker Doubletree Hotel, Santa Barbara Court House, Elings Park, Godric Grove | Santa Barbara

Tricia + Scott | Ventura Beach Marriott | Ventura

Michelle + Steve | First Methodist Church, Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club | Ventura

Alyssa + Jeff | Eucalyptus Lane | Ventura

Desirae + Graelon | Spanish HIlls Country Club | Camarillo

Lauren + Matt | Ranchos De Las Flores, Somis | Camarillo

Amanda + Andrew | Hartley Botanica | Somis, Camarillo

Cristie + Andrew | Westlake Village Inn & St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church | Westlake Village

Zoe + Joel | St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church & Westlake Village Inn | Westlake Village

Christine + Chris | Westlake Village Inn & St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church & Malibou Lake Mountain Club | Agoura

Andrea + Manuel | St. Bernadine’s of Siena and Westlake Village Inn | Westlake Village

Asha + Stanley | Westlake Village Inn & St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church | Westlake Village

Michelle + Tracy | Calamigos Ranch, The Oak Grove | Malibu

Becky + Bill | The Adamson House | Malibu

Nahoko + Yoshiya | La Venta Inn | Palos Verdes Estates

Kaoru + Patrick | La Venta Inn, Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles

Stephanie + Kyle | Rosewood Church. Centre At Sycamore Plaza | Lakewood, Long Beach

Prima + Jack | The Grand Newport Plaza, Turnip Rose, Newport Beach | Costa Mesa, Orange County

Maggie + Alex | Old Ranch Country Club | Seal Beach, Long Beach, Orange County

Barbara + Jason | The Ritz Carlton | San Juan, Puerto Rico

Destination Wedding Photography, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Beach, hammocks and palm trees, vintage portraits

Best of 2008 | Portraits

As I was pulling together all my favorites from 2008 to update my website, I was amazed by how many portraits I did last year.  Did 2008 just fly by or what?   I have to say that I have amazing clients!!!!  I love doing these lifestyle portrait sessions.  They are all so unique to each client.  They keep me so inspired and driven in my love for photography.  As you can see there is such a variety of sessions from family, baby, headshots, day after, boudoir and senior portraits.  I love shooting on location, I get so inspired from natural light!  Here are some of my favorites from 2008!

Krystal | Day after sessions | Tampa, Florida

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Rosemary | Trash the Dress | Tampa, Florida

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Roz | Trash the Dress Session | Tampa, Florida

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Shelly | Maternity Portrait | Simi Valley, California

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Tina’s Family | Baby Portrait | Moorpark, California

Moorpark Baby and Kids Portraiture

Melodie’s Family | Family and Baby Portrait | Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley Baby and Family Portrait in the home.  Relaxed and Intimate

Kirsten’s Family | Family Portrait | Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley kids, baby, and family portrait in the home and park

Carisa | Model Headshots | Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas headshot model portrait

Kayla and Shayna | Senior Portraits | Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica Senior Portrait Main Street Urban Modern Funky

Jessica’s Family | Family Portrait | Lake Sherwood, California

Lake Sherwood Family portrait photographer

Ivy | 6 month baby portrait | Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley home baby portrait in the crib, nursery, front yard, and living room

Zachary | Baby Portrait | Thousand Oaks, California

Dos Vientos baby portrait in the nursery, changing table, crib, lifestyle photojournalistic portrait

Roanna’s Family | Baby Album | Baby 6 month portrait | Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley family and baby portrait in the home, nursery, exersaucer, toys,crib

Sarah’s family | Family Portrait | Malibu, California

Malibu vineyard family portrait, kids, family, toddler, outside, front yard, grass

Nathan | Senior Portrait | Ventura, California

Ventura senior portrait, beach, park, pier, downtown ventura, arroyo verde park

The Rosen’s | Family Portrait | Agoura, California

Multiple family cousin portrait, peter strauss park, agoura family portrait photographer

Alisa | Boudoir Portrait | Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara boudior photographer, intimate, thousand oaks, westlake village

The LaSala’s | Family Portrait | Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley Rancho Park Family portrait, kids, toddlers, fishing, park, grass, lifestyle, casual

The Westfall’s | Family Portrait | Ventura, California

Ventura family portrait, mini-session, beach, pier, kids, toddler, baby, ventura

The Wisk’s | Family Portrait | Ventura, California

ventura family portrait photographer, beach, pier, pilings, holiday portrait, casual

The Fransen’s | Family Portrait | Agoura, California

Agoura family portrait, paramount ranch, rustic, photographer, kid, toddler, family

The Mattivi’s | Family Portrait | Agoura, California

Agoura family portrait photographer, rustic, ranch, paramount ranch,baby,kid,outdoor,on location,mini-session

Kim and Stetson | Day After Session | Agoura, California

Trash the dress, day after, paramount ranch, horse, ranch, mini-session, agoura, portrait photographer

Gayle Paul | Realtor Headshots | Agoura, California

Realtor headshot, paramount ranch, ranch, real estate, agoura, ventura, portrait

The McElrath’s | Family Portrait | Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica family portrait, santa monica pier, pier, beach, kids, holiday portrait, holiday card, mini-session, holiday

The Brokke’s | Family Portrait | Thousand Oaks, California

Thousand Oaks family portrait, park, holiday portrait, holiday, photography

Kelli and Jimi’s Family | Family Portrait | Agoura, California

Agoura family portrait, paramount ranch, baby, holiday portrait, christmas,ranch,rustic

The McDougald’s | Family Portrait | Oxnard, California

Channel Islands harbor family portrait photographer, oxnard, harbor, holiday, christmas, baby, portrait

The Lowen’s | Family Portrait | Ojai, California

Ojai family portrait, vineyard, ojai, couple, teen, christmas, holiday, portrait, mini-session

The Redden’s | Family Portrait | Ojai, California

Ojai family portrait, couple, dogs, lifestyle, park, oak tree, fall, holiday, card, christmas, mini-session

The DeLeo’s | Family Portrait | Camarillo, California

Camarillo family portrait photographer, camarillo ranch, camarillo, kids, family, baby, christmas, holiday, mini-session, portrait, photographer, photography, santa claus hat

Jolanta | Just Because | Agoura, California

Agoura portrait photographer, headshot, model, lifestyle, paramount ranch, ranch, agoura

2008 Best of Engagement

Before the wedding is the engagement session.  I love these sessions!  After looking back on 2008 and reflecting on the weddings that did have engagement sessions and those that I didn’t, I do have to say that I think they make such a huge difference and have such value.  Engagement sessions are a great way to capture who you are as a couple everyday.  You get to wear street clothes and pick a location that really fits who you two are together.  It’s just the three of us and no one is waiting for you… we have all the time in the world to play around. It’s these fun relaxed shots that your grandchildren will love to see 40 years from now.  I can just see them saying “Grandma & Grandpa.. you were so hip!” or whatever the cool word of the generation is ;)  There are just some poses you can’t do in your fancy clothes.  We can jump, sit, and run.. roll in the sand or jump in the waves!  I love getting the chance to bond with couples before the wedding. We get to know each other and I feel like a certain wall is taken down before the wedding that really allows me to get those close intimate shots on the wedding day.  You already know the drill so couple shots on the day of are a breeze and just a good time.

View the Best of 2008 Engagement Slideshow

Bree + Kevin | Downtown Santa Barbara, Train Station & Beach

View their wedding Blog | St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church and Westlake Village Inn Wine Cellar | Westlake Village, Californa

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Seta + Sako | Gardens of the World | Thousand Oaks, California

View their wedding blog | Ararat Home of Los Angeles | Van Nuys & MIssion Hills, California

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An + Aaron | Pasadena City Hall Pasadena, California

An + Aaron | Hyatt Regency Orange County | Garden Grove, California

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Laura + David | Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California

View Wedding Blog | Westlake Village Inn | Westlake Village, California

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Gia + Tyler | Gardens of the World | Thousand Oaks, California

View wedding blog | Los Posas Country Club | Camarillo, California

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Becky + Jon | Paramount Ranch and Malibou Lake | Agoura, California

View Wedding Blog |Tierra Rejada | Simi Valley, California

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Alex + Mike | Agoura, California

View Wedding Blog | Camarillo Ranch house | Camarillo, California

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Jenny + Brian | Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Mission and Beach

View Wedding Blog | Lost Canyons Golf Club | Simi Valley, Calfornia

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Jennifer + David | Santa Monica Pier

View Wedding Blog | Firestone Winery | Los Olivos, California

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Kate + Jason | Santa Monica Pier | Santa Monica, California

Kate + Jason | St. Lawrence Matyr Church | Palos Verdes, California

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Alisa + Kelly | Santa Barbara Mission, Train Tracks and Beach

View Wedding Blog | Canary Hotel | Santa Barbara, California

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Kim + Bill | Union Station & USC | Los Angeles, California

View Wedding Blog | Firestone Vineyard Crossroads Estate |Los Olivos, California

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Erin + Ernie | Embassay Suites Mandalay Bay Hotel | Oxnard, California

View Wedding Blog | Church of Our Saviour and Ye Olde Kings Head | Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Californi

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Gary + Nathan | Santa Monica, California

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Leslie + Carlos | Valencia, California

Leslie and Carlos will be getting married in the Caribbean in 2009!

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Andi + Ignacio | Paramount Ranch, California

Andi and Ignacio were actually one of my 2007 couples. They came back for a session with the new puppy! He’s too cute!

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Kaoru + Patrick | Santa Monica, California

Kaoru and Patrick wil be getting married at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes later this year!

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Desirae + Graelon | Santa Monica Pier | Santa Monica, California

Desirae and Graelon are getting married at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo later this year!

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Kip + Davina | Santa Monica Pier | Santa Monica, California

Kip is my amazing second shooter. You might see him at some weddings this year!

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Amanda and Andrew | Camarillo Ranch | Camarillo, California

Amanda and Andrew are getting married at Hartley Botanica Later this year!

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Michelle + Steve | Channel Islands Harbor and Ventura Pier

Michelle and Steve are getting married at Seabridge Club House later this year!

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2008 Best of Wedding

Wow! 2008 was such a great year! Looking back I had some amazing couples who had some fabulous weddings. Thanks to all my Chelsea Elizabeth Photography clients for inspiring these art pieces. I selected some of my favorite images from my 2008 weddings to provide a year end review. You’ll see some variety from getting ready, details, portraits and photojournalistic moments. I’d like to say I’m a photojournailst, but I’m really such a blend. I love it all! Each part of your day is so important, from every detail to every guest. I believe the role of the wedding photographer is to capture these memories not only for the bride and groom, but for future generations. It’s not just about the vows, commitments and details… it’s also about getting together and celebrating with family and friends. I love witnessing the moments between guests that can’t be scripted or planned, and when captured create a priceless piece of art that will be handed down from generation to generation. This is why I do what I do and feel so honored to make a living at it.

View the Best of 2008 Wedding Slideshow

Cherie + Dan | Duke’s | Malibu, California

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Kristen + David | Conjeo Creek Park and North Ranch Community Center | Westake Village , CA

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Bree + Kevin | St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church and Westlake Village Inn Wine Cellar | Westlake Village, Californa

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Bethany + Blake| Malibu Lake Mountain Club | Agoura, California

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Cori + Jeremy | Wedgewood Banquet Center| Ventura, California

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Seta + Sako | Ararat Home of Los Angeles | Van Nuys & MIssion Hills, California

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An + Aaron | Hyatt Regency Orange County | Garden Grove, California

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Katherine + Dan | Santa Barbara City College and Stella Mares Event Center | Santa Barbara, Calfornia

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Liz + Eric | Pierpont Inn | Ventura, California

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Laura + David | Westlake Village Inn | Westlake Village, California

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Gia + Tyler | Los Posas Country Club | Camarillo, California

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Becky + Jon |Tierra Rejada | Simi Valley, California

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Alex + Mike | Camarillo Ranch house | Camarillo, California

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Jenny + Brian | Lost Canyons Golf Club | Simi Valley, Calfornia

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Audrey + Martin | Ventura Keys | Ventura, California

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Jennifer + David | Firestone Winery | Los Olivos, California

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Danyll + Donnie | Mandalay Bay Embassay Suites | Oxnard, California

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Kate + Jason | St. Lawrence Matyr Church | Palos Verdes, California

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Alisa + Kelly | Canary Hotel | Santa Barbara, California

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Kim + Bill | Firestone Vineyard Crossroads Estate |Los Olivos, California

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Ashley + Mark | The Royal Scandanavian | Solvang, California

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Jenny + Pakin | Pasadena City Hall | Pasadena, California

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Private Wedding | The Four Seasons & Il Cielo Resturant | Beverly Hills, California

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Erin + Ernie | Church of Our Saviour and Ye Olde Kings Head | Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Californi

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Brand Park, Japanese Garden | Glendale, California

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