Los Angeles Wedding Photographer | Chelsea Elizabeth Photography | Westlake Village, Santa Barbara

Fun little beach shoot to celebrate Carter’s first birthday!!!

Welcome Carter Thomas!!!  He’s such a cutie pie!  I love photographing past brides & groom’s as their family grows. Congratulations Michele & Kurt! What a blessing :)

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It rained on Michele & Kurt’s wedding day so we couldn’t get most of the portraits we had planned on.  They got engaged underneath the pier in Manhattan beach so we planned on doing the first glance underneath the pier.  Unfortunately, it was entirely flooded.  So here we are, a month later, and walking around Manhattan beach like it’s the wedding day ;)  I sure had fun!!!  Michele & Kurt were such troopers running around in the sand & stopping traffic on the street. I think it was worth it :)  Best day after session ever!

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Michele & Kurt’s beautiful Manhattan Beach wedding was published on Style Me Pretty this morning.  This is one of my favorite bridal blogs and it’s such an honor to be featured.  Michele wrote in a beautiful love story! If you need some cheer this morning head on over and check it out!

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I’m so excited to blog Part 2 of Michele and Kurt’s wedding. The reception was amazing!!!!  I’ve done quite a few weddings at La Venta and the details for this reception were by far my favorite.  I’m so in love with the lanterns that were hanging from the rafters!  The long tables, candles and floral decor gave such a romantic mood and were perfect for a rainy day.  The rain did not keep this party down.  It was such a great day to cozy up with someone you love!  What a perfect feel for a wedding day :)  I loved watching Michele & Kurt dance the night away with friends & family!

These long tables looked amazing at La Venta!  Meghan did such a great job with the details while I was shooting the portraits!  She’s amazing!

I love the candles that Beth hung from the rafters! They were such a special touch!

I love how happy they look during the grand entrance!

Wedding Designer | Beth Helmstetter Events

Wedding Reception | La Venta Inn

I was so excited that the sun came out for a few hours for Michele and Kurt’s wedding!  I know it’s good luck for it to rain on your wedding day, but I was so excited that they got some portriats on the Manhattan beach pier! The girls got ready at the Belamar hotel.  I love the modern decor of the hotel and the blue matched Michele’s details perfectly! The ceremony was held at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Manhattan Beach.  Stay tuned for the amazing reception pictures from La Venta Inn next week!

I love Michele’s expression when she was talking to Kurt before the wedding!

Michele has the most amazing smile!

Meghan took some amazing groomsmen portraits in this bar. The guys started off the day right!