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How to Find "The" Dress | Trying on Gowns


Maggie Sottero Wedding Gown


Gown by: Maggie Sottero 


Purchased at: The Dresser Bridal Couture


When you're dress hunting, it's good to bring photos of the types of dresses you are looking for, so that your bridal stylist can get an idea of the look you are going for. But be open minded and don't be afraid to try dresses that are different. You might surprise yourself and find an amazing dress!


Bring shoes that are about the same height as the shoes you plan on wearing for your wedding day.  If you already have your wedding shoes, even better! Bring those.


If the gown doesn't fit you just right, make sure to get an estimate on the cost for alterations so that you can factor that into the total cost of the gown.


A few questions to ask yourself with each gown you try on:


1)   Am I comfortable?  Most brides will only wear one gown on their wedding day. You need to be comfortable enough in it to get through photos, the ceremony, dinner, and dancing.  If the dress is too heavy it might be hard to stand, walk, or dance in while wearing heels. If the train is very long, get a quote on getting it bustled, so that you can dance in it throughout the night.  If the dress is A-mazing, but you know you won't be able to dance and party in it all night, consider getting a simpler yet elegant gown or party dress to change into for your reception.


2)   Do I look gorgeous? One of the most important things in selecting a wedding gown is that you feel gorgeous! Feeling gorgeous in your gown radiates in your smile, your emotions, and your expressions. This translates into a stunning bride and beautiful photographs.

 

How do you know if you've found the one? Well, if you have the dress on and you can't stop smiling....that's usually the one J


Any brides who recently found their dress please share your tips on finding the perfect gown by commenting on this post. Thanks! 

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The Jessica Elizabeth team had the honor of documenting May and Florin's wedding at the  Los Verdes Golf Club

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, family and friends joined from all sides of the world in Palos Verdes to be together for May and Florin's wedding. May grew up in Southern California, but eventually settled down in the Bay Area, where she met her sweetheart, Florin. And the rest is history.  For the wedding, she couldn't resist the beautiful weather SoCal has to offer, and neither could Florin. Below, is a preview of their wedding ceremony. More stories and photographs to come!


The Processional
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Its so awesome that the officiant of the ceremony is an old friend. He told some great funny stories.  
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One of the stories he shared was May's love for the series Twilight. She loves Twilight so much that Robert Pattinson made a surprise guest appearance!
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The bride and groom have a very goofy and rambunctious side to them. Their happiness is so infectious that we couldn't help but laugh and smile while editing these photos. 

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Florin's mother read a beautiful poem by a Romanian poet. 

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May and Florin exchanging their vows.
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 "I promise to love you, in my own way." 
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May had four gorgeous bridesmaids.
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And Florin had five handsome groomsmen. 
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As part of the ceremony, Florin and May joined hands, and the officiant asked for Florin's hand on top. "Remember and cherish this moment because this is the last time you will have the upper hand."
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We love, love, LOVE this photograph. 
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Los Verdes Golf
7000 W. Los Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275


Music and Sound provided by Luke of VOX DJs
Florals by Phylline Loza
Officiant: Yi Tseng



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   A few weeks ago, we previewed Tina and Erik's wedding at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Without further adieu, here is their wedding day, complete with a video highlight. This wedding was particularly special as Tina is my sister. Despite being a bridesmaid, and without a camera for many parts of the day, our awesome Jessica Elizabeth team handled the photography, cinematography, and interactive photobooth with stride. To my amazing and talented husband, Robert, thank you for making this day so beautiful! Special thanks to Kevin and the rest of our Jessica Elizabeth team for rocking this event! Because of you guys, Tina and Erik have wonderful memories to look back at. 

 Tina& Erik's Aquarium of the Pacific Wedding Highlight Video:



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Congratulations Tina and Erik! Have fun in Germany!


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Robert and I like to keep our skills sharp by attending photoshoots and workshops to learn from other photographers, practice new techniques, and keep up with current trends in the photography industry.  A few weeks ago we had the honor of leading the SoCal Photog Shootout for the Three Year Anniversary event!  

We had a wonderful time leading and learning from other photographers and working with the stunningly beautiful Charise.

Thank you Charise for being so patient and fabulous all afternoon- even braving the cold windy weather. You are gorgeous, and we hope you enjoy the photos!

A big thank you to everyone involved in making this event possible. We have a special shout-out to all of you below :)


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Special thanks to everyone involved in the preparation, planning, and execution of this Shootout:


Makeup:

· Lead Makeup Artist: Jennette Pulecio www.jennettepulecio.com www.facebook.com/muljp

· Denise Marquez https://www.facebook.com/makeupbydenise


Hair:

· Lead Hair Stylist: Shyan Bailey - https://www.facebook.com/Shydohair

· David Lira https://www.facebook.com/pages/DaLi-hair-makeUP/198078846906805

· Jade Gallo https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507942367&sk=wall

· Jaime Castillo


Styling:

· Kaylee Sizemore www.thetangledvineonlosrios.com


Co-Leaders:

Matthew Saville www.matthewsaville.com

Paul Schaefer www.psphotomedia.com

Kaylee Sizemore www.thetangledvineonlosrios.com

Hanssie Trainor www.hanssietrainor.com


Vendors:

The Tangled Vine - accessories/styling www.thetangledvineonlosrios.com


THE MODELS:

Tina Burns

Koko Laimana

Shyan Bailey

Charise Parra

Vanessa Cedeno


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Last summer we had the honor in participating in a wedding vendor challenge for Best Wedding Sites.  The challenge was to create and style a Bridal Shower using the colors Yellow and Blue. 
The team consisted of Miriam of Miriam Corona Events, Samantha of Paper Mints, florals and linens from Cristina of Posh Peony Event Design, and the adorable sweets from Eileen at Cucamonga Cakery. Our team had tons of fun running with the challenge and our design even made the cover of the September Issue of Best Wedding Sites Magazine

Since I know many of our brides are currently working on the themes and floral designs for their summer weddings, I thought we would post a little inspiration on this beautiful summer like day in February here in SoCal. This post may also be helpful to all you MOHs (Maid of Honors) out there looking for inspiration for that Bridal Shower you will be hosting soon.

To read more about the details and design of this shoot, check out the feature article here:


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Cupid works his magic 365 days of the year. About 15 months ago, Cupid's arrow struck Aaron and Teri. They met while studying at CSU Fullerton and ever since then, their adoration for each other grow with each day. They're really cute - a month ago they decided to start a wine blog called, "The Vino Duo", where both of them write articles on the wines that they try together.  When Aaron contacted us, he explained that he was so averse to taking photos that he and Teri didn't have any of each other. This photo session was to be a surprise for her this Valentine's Day. We met up with them this past weekend in beautiful San Juan Capistrano. If there was any sign of nervousness from either of them, it definitely wasn't apparent. Aaron and Teri, we hope you love the photos! Now we're wondering how you will top this one next year Aaron - a different kind of session perhaps...? 

Happy Valentine's Day!


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Hi! Love these photos! They are great! Especially the ones in the flower field. May I ask where in San Juan they are?

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Pete & Erika's Wedding

If you look back to one of our earlier posts, we blogged about a sailor and his mate. We first met Pete when my sister Michelle started dating Pete's brother Mark.  Shortly thereafter, my sister Christina started dating Pete's brother Erik.  When we first met Erika, she asked Pete if he was sure he wouldn't prefer to date one of my remaining 4 sisters (aka those sisters not already married to one of Pete's brothers.) As you can see Erika has a pretty awesome sense of humor and a wonderful personality.  Erika is super sweet and down to earth.  She is also one gorgeous woman!  I'm sure Pete would agree ;)

Pete is the classically handsome Navy Sailor.  He's a fun loving guy with an equally great personality.  And lucky for Erika, Pete had absolutely no interest in dating any of my sisters. LOL.

Pete and Erika were married at the enchanting Mt. Woodson Castle in Ramona, CA. I must say Rob and I were a little jealous of the wedding venue as we both had dreamed of getting married at a castle.  Fortunately, we had the honor of being a part of Pete & Erika's dream wedding day. 

Here's a peek of their day:



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Carrie & Mark were married aboard the "Eternity" in Newport Beach.  Although the forecast had called for a chance of rain earlier in the week, the weather was beautiful and the sky amazing!  

Here is a sneak peek from their wedding day:


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Newport Beach, CA

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Carrie's Gorgeous Wedding Gown


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Carrie is the 14th grandchild, so she was given this beautiful handkerchief by her grandparents embroidered with a special message and the #14.  The ring pillow below the handkerchief was sewn by Carrie's mother and made from both of her grandmother's wedding dresses. So sweet and touching.


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The Shoes


The Rings


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Floral Design by Sweet Flowers at the Ceremony Site:
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Carrie's mother lit the candle for the Curtis family and Mark's mother lit the candle for the Fitzpatrick family. Then Carrie and Mark lit the Unity Candle together.

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"F" for the new Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fitzpatrick

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The Handsome Groom


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We took Carrie & Mark up to the upper deck after the ceremony to sneak in some sunset Bridal Portraits.

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Love, Love, LOVE the pics! Can't wait to see the rest! Thank you so much for being there to photograph this wonderful day for our family Jessica and Rob! xoxo

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Mark and Carrie::

All we have to say is, "WOW!" You guys did a phenomenal job!! That game night and coffee idea sounds great! Once we get things situated with moving, we'll let you know. Thanks again for the wonderful memories!

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Courtney & Mike were married at the lovely Bella Collina in San Clemente, CA.  The day began with a very unusual Southern California hail storm. Yikes! But by wedding time the hail had moved on and the sun was shining bright. Our team, which included Peyton and Kevin as well, had such an blast at their wedding!

Courtney & Mike are such a sweet and adorable couple. They are gorgeous people inside and out.  I'm sure all the guests could see how incredibly in love they are and that they were on Cloud 9 celebrating with all of their friends and family.  

We had the chance to work with the wonderful ladies at de Luxe Weddings and Events who did an amazing job coordinating and designing all of the details and working with us to squeeze in as many photos as we could!  We also got to enjoy working with Luke Sensebe from Premiere Events Group who rocked the party! 

Special thanks to Tanja Janjic from Bella Collina for giving us the grand tour and for making sure we were taken care of on wedding day. 

The florals were created by The Flower Girl.  The guests were well fed by Jay's Catering.  

Now onto the photos from Courtney & Mike's Special Day.... 

P.S. We also had our cinematographer Kevin along with us for Courtney & Mike's wedding day, so make sure to check out the Teaser from their day below.


The Hail:

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The Sweet Custom Hanger. LOVE it!

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And the shoes:
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Courtney got ready with her bridesmaids and her mother Joann in the Ladies Locker Rooms at Bella Collina. 
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Then the ladies headed over to the organic garden for some bridal party photos at the trellis. 
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Meanwhile Rob was over with the guys for some getting ready photos and the groomsmen portraits. 
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Apparently the guys wanted to see if they would be able to catch Mike if he ran away.


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 But for those who know Mike- they know that if he were running anywhere on the wedding day, it would be toward Courtney <3.


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Courtney walked down the aisle with her mother Joann.
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Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rice!

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This jumping photo was a special request from Courtney & Mike. OK, just Mike.  Awesome :) 


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Courtney had spotted a pitchfork while we were out photographing the bridesmaids. We just had to work it into a photo. LOL. So here's our take on "American Gothic".

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Courtney & Mike let us sneak them out of their reception for a few minutes to capture this Night Portrait.

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And they had some fantastic sparklers so we couldn't resist a little light painting!  Check out that heart. Nice work guys.
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Love, Laughter & Celebration! Congrats you two. It was an amazing night.
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I first met Katie in 2006 when her and I started Law School at Chapman. After graduation, we kept in touch via Facebook when she moved to the infamous Dover, Delaware for her career in the Air Force.  

Rob and I first had the pleasure of meeting Mark when he and Katie came to Socal for some wedding planning and visits with family and friends.  Listening to their love story over dinner was quite entertaining.  They each have different versions of how they first started dating and how the proposal went.  Apparently Mark thought he was pretty "smooth" in getting Katie's number to "prevent her from getting lost going to the beach."  Nice work Mark ;)  The story of the romantic proposal at what Katie and Mark like to refer to as "the ghetto plantation" was also adorable and hilarious.  

Their wedding day began with Katie getting ready at the Crowne Plaza in Irvine. 


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Katie's Beautiful Gown and Lovely Kate Spade Shoes


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 Their Catholic Ceremony was held at St. Catherine of Siena in Laguna Beach. 

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The Newlyweds! Congrats Katie & Mark!


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Although, the weather had been quite cool and gloomy a couple weeks before their wedding, the sun was certainly shining for the wedding day!  We were able to take a few portraits in the lovely gardens behind the church before heading over to the reception at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. 

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It's soooo hot! We affectionately title this photo: "Tattered". This is pretty much how we found the bridesmaids after they patiently waited during the bridal session. 


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Rob enjoyed spending the afternoon with the entertaining groomsmen.



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The bridesmaids were deciding whether to be happy or jealous of their gorgeous and madly in love friends.


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Katie and Mark let us sneak them out during the reception for a few more Bridal Portraits. Love it!


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The First Dance as Husband and Wife

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Kisses, Chocolate, and Jewelry :)

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We photographed Victor and Margaret's maternity session for their first child, Mateo. With their second one on its way, we had the privilege of photographing their family again.

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Congratulations Rojas Family!
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victor rojas:

Thanks again guys for the wonderful photographs!

(08.22.11)
Mark Sandreson:

This is why I say you two are one of the best, and I look at a lot of peoples work. Trust me I know what's good.

(10.03.11)
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Sharon and Fred are a sweet and entertaining couple, and they're not bad looking either. =) They are two of the most happy-go-lucky people we know. Below is a preview of their wedding at Cannon's Restaurant in Dana Point. 

Part 2 will be up tomorrow evening! Stay tuned!




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   We remember the first time we met with Rochelle. She was so excited to be getting married to her fiance, Jason, who at the time lived out of state. They were acquaintances, turned best friends, turned fabulous couple. When we were first introduced to Jason, it was clear they were meant to be together. On a brisk April afternoon at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course, the sun had broken through the rain clouds. Jason and Rochelle jumped the broom!

   Rob and I genuinely had a wonderful time. There were a lot of photo buffs here, and it made things very fun. We even showed a few of Rochelle's family some night shooting tricks! Here is a preview of Rochelle and Jason's wedding.


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A few months ago I attended a networking event held at the Casino San Clemente by The Knot. 

The Casino has a unique history. In 1937 the Casino San Clemente opened and featured orchestra music in the ballroom. From 1941-1943, the Casino served as a wartime lookout station.  Throughout the years, this location has been a restaurant, Moose Lodge, and dinner theatre. Currently, the Casino is used as a special event venue with multiple spaces available for your Wedding or private event including, a ballroom, a rock garden, a west wing, and a patio space. This venue is located near the train station in San Clemente within site of the beautiful Pacific Ocean.  If you are looking for a one of a kind venue it is definitely worth checking out. 

You can learn more about the Casino San Clemente and see more photos in their gallery here: http://www.thecasinosanclemente.com/index.html

Below are some photos taken of the decor from The Knot event.  I thought I would share in hopes that it may help inspire some of our brides and grooms with their own wedding decor.

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This antique piano was set in the Rock Garden just outside the West Wing and Main Balllroom.  I love the colors used in this design. The rose, hydrangea blue, green, and tones of brown all blended so nicely together. The burgundy dahlias created a nice accent. 

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I LOVE how the designer cut the word "LOVE" out of this story book. This would totally make a fun DIY touch to add to your wedding. 

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This setting was located in the West Wing. I really enjoyed the old sheet music that covered the backdrop and the antique frames that were hung above the unique pieces of furniture selected for this room's decor. 

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This floral arrangement set atop antique suitcases contained a mix of White Hydrangea, Dahlias, Lavender Roses, Purple Tulips, and even some Raspberries.
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Just a few days before Christmas, Robert and I had the pleasure of photographing Liah & Cristian's wedding.The wedding was held at the gorgeous Vibiana in Los Angeles, CA. Although it was pouring rain outside, the wedding day was fabulous!  


There are so many wonderful details to share that were beautifully designed and executed by de Luxe Weddings & Events.  We probably could have posted about 50 photos, but we like to keep a sense of mystery and suspense. So maybe there will be an upcoming sequel to this post.  This wedding is also being submitted for publication so we don't want to give away too much. 

Here is our sneak peek: 




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Oh Liah, we love that beaming smile of yours! 

Lovely bridal bouquet by French Buckets (beautiful mix of hydrangea, roses, and lilies.)


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Picture Frame Escort Board by de Luxe Weddings & Events. 


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Liah's HOT purple bridal shoes :)


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Tall Reception Centerpieces by French Buckets. I love the vibrant mix of pinks, greens, and purples.

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Short Reception Centerpieces by French Buckets.  The floating candles in the vases was a dramatic touch.

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Loving that reception lighting!

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Interior of Vibiana set for the Reception. 



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The Headtable. Floral Decor by French Buckets.

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Check out this flashy bar by Jay's Catering.


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These adorable desserts are also by Jay's Catering.


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We just couldn't resist taking some ring shots with this dessert shot glass!


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Our Stunning Bride and Groom :)

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hope stanley:

Liah was a joy to work with and her gown was amazing on her..... Hope Stanley-bridal stylist

(05.04.11)
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Attention So Cal Brides: If you haven't found "the gown" yet make sure to check out this weekend's event at The Dresser.

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When: This Sunday, August 22nd from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
 
Where: The Dresser Bridal
112 W. Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 870-7101
 
What:  Wedding Gown Blow Out Sale
 
This is a CASH ONLY event.
{No children under age 12 are allowed in the store during the sale.}
 
What is a Sample Sale?
 
A sample sale is when a Bridal Boutique sells gowns that are basically new but may have served as dresses to be tried on at that Boutique. Often the gowns are from a past season, but not necessarily. The gowns are usually in pretty good or new condition.  Gowns must be purchased off the rack, not special ordered.
 
If you want a designer gown but don't want to pay the designer price tag, a sample sale is your best bet!
 
Although I don't know which designers are being offered at this weekend's sale, here is a list of some of the designers that have been offered at previous Dresser sales:
 
 
Maggie Sottero and Winnie Couture are just a couple of my personal favorites. Our brides seem to love Winnie Couture.
 

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What should I expect?
 
If the sale is run as it has been in years past, a line will form outside the store several hours before the event starts, so if you want first pick you should get there early.  Admission to the store is first come first serve, and only a select number of ladies are allowed in the store at a time. You get a certain time frame (like 15 minutes) to find your dress. If you don't find it the first time, you can get back in line and have a second go at it.
 
Sizes:  6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 (some plus sizes available)
 
Prices:  $100-500 {generally a 50% or higher discount}
 
Alterations: When deciding whether to purchase the dress or not, take a few minutes to think about what alterations may be needed, if any, and how much those alterations may cost. Factor the cost of the alterations into the cost of the gown before you make your purchase. Like any other wedding gown, these gowns are not able to be returned.
 
The Benefits:
 
1)      Get a designer gown at a price you can afford.
2)      You won't have the same dress as every other girl this season.
3)      You get to experience a "mini" Running of the Brides experience without going to Boston.
 
Happy Shopping!
 
Maybe we will see you there and get a new gown for our Style Sessions.
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Thanks for sharing this post. I've bookmarked it for future references

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A couple of weekends ago, Robert and I both had the day off. So, we decided to take a walk to Pitcher Park. Pitcher Park is a quaint little park near "The Circle" in Orange. 

We have walked to this park dozens of times, but this time it was different.  As we approached the park, we noticed that a sweet and intimate ceremony site had been setup. There was a simple white aisle runner, with twelve white wedding chairs on each side, and two adorable topiary trees to mark the altar.  I simply couldn't resist capturing a few photos.

As we were getting ready to leave, the details put together at the guest book table under the gazebo caught our eye.  

Below are some of the adorable details of this beautiful and intimate wedding.  

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That old fashion tape player was the perfect centerpiece for this welcome table.


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This is one of my favorite Bible passages. We included it in our own wedding.


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Aren't these little Orange shaped candies adorable? What a great touch for an Old Towne Orange wedding!

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I love this guestbook!!!  The bride collected Vintage Postcards from Orange and Orange County. She used these postcards as her wedding invitations, and then she asked the guest to bring them to the wedding to incorporate them into her guestbook along with their special message to the couple.  Such amazing creativity :)

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Topiary trees were an element that I really wanted to incorporate into our wedding, but it didn't quite fit. They worked beautifully here.

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What a precious and intimate ceremony site, beautifully lit by the golden afternoon of the July sun.


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Pitcher Park is located at:
204 South Cambridge St.
Orange, CA 92866

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This is so precious!!! Simple but beautiful in every way =) You caputured their details so well...just like you always do.

(08.16.10)
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What is the "First Look"? 


To put it simply, the First Look is the first time on the wedding day that the groom sees the bride in her wedding gown, with hair and make-up complete.


But isn't it bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony?


In present day, this superstition is largely a myth.  The tradition began when arranged marriages were the popular custom.  Often, a bride's family was trying to marry their daughter into a wealthy/wealthier family to secure a dowry.  The bride's parents did not want the groom to back out on what was largely a business transaction if the groom saw the bride and found her unattractive.  Thus, the bride was not allowed to see the groom until the veil was lifted at the conclusion of the wedding ceremony.


While many couples find the tradition of not seeing each other until the ceremony romantic, a look at the history of the ritual reveals that it is in fact quite the opposite of romantic.


What are the benefits of a first look?


One of the most important benefits of a First Look is that it allows for a more intimate and romantic experience.  At Jessica Elizabeth Photography, we often tour the wedding venue with the couple prior to the wedding to find the best locations that will allow for privacy during the First Look, so that the couple can enjoy the few moments together without distractions.  This allows the couple to take a time out and just focus on each other with out all the other guests and details interfering.    This helps the couple relax and creates much more genuine expressions which makes for better photos that truly capture who the couple is.


Since there is usually more time available for portraits prior to the ceremony, we often get to spend closer to 25 minutes instead of only 10-15 minutes taking portraits of the bride and groom during a First Look.  This extra time often allows us to take photographs in a variety of settings and backdrops, as well as take not only traditional photos but also the more creative and artistic photos that our clients enjoy.


Based on the other elements of your wedding day timeline, the First Look often allows for time to take the family and bridal party portraits before the ceremony.  This allows you more time to spend with your guests after the ceremony.  This also allows your family and bridal party to spend more time enjoying the cocktail hour and reception.


Won't the first look make the ceremony "less special"?


During the ceremony, you are getting MARRIED.  There is nothing that could possibly make the significance of that particular moment less special.  You may have seen each other earlier in the day if you chose to go with the option of a First Look, but this time you, the bride, are walking toward your groom for the last time as a single person.  You look at each other in an entirely different light at that moment and know that shortly you will be husband and wife. 


When is it essential to do a First Look?


Well, if you are not doing a first look, then by default that means that all of your formal portraits as well as all the group portraits with the family and the bridal party must be taken AFTER the ceremony.  We like to allow 30 minutes for the portraits of the bride and groom and at least 15 minutes each for the family portraits and the bridal party portraits.  So, if the sunset occurs within one hour of the time your ceremony ends, it is essential to have a First Look. 


Here in Southern California, we are blessed with plenty of sunshine, but the sunset time is of particular concern for weddings in the Fall and Winter (September-March).


Do you require us to do the First Look?


We don't require it.  Like all other aspects of Jessica Elizabeth Photography, the experience is designed uniquely for each of our couples.  The First Look is largely a personal preference.  But honestly, you'd be kinda silly not to do it :)


Did you and Robert do the First Look at your wedding?


Of Course!!!  And I can tell you right now that it didn't make the walk down the aisle any "less special."  If anything, those 15 minutes during the First Look are some of my most favorite moments of my wedding day.  We were able to escape from all the hustle and bustle that is a wedding day and spend just a few minutes together reflecting on the significance of the day and each other.  


If you didn't get the hint by now, we highly recommend it!


Here is a peek at Ashleigh and Luke's first look.  We had the entire rooftop pool deck at the Shade Hotel to ourselves for their First Look.  

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We also had the opportunity, to spend some time at their ceremony site before all the guests arrived...so romantic!

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And we even had a few minutes left to take some fun photos with the bridesmaids :)

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Special thanks to their wedding coordinator Kerry Pulverman of de Luxe Weddings & Events who was instrumental in developing a photographic timeline with us and overseeing it on wedding day, so that we could fit in all these photos.


Shade Hotel:

1221 N Valley Drive

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

 

Contact Jessica Elizabeth: 

Jessica@JessicaElizabethPhotography.com

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I don't know about you, but I am so excited that the weekend is finally here!  And this is not just any weekend, but it's Mother's Day weekend.  So... I thought I would give you an idea for some fun. 


Robert and I recently visited The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA, and I have got to say it was such a nice break.  The fields span 50 acres of color filled beauty.  How could you go wrong?


The Flower Fields would make a fabulous place to take your mom for a little Mother's Day treat.  Oh, and the Carlsbad Premium Outlets are right next door, if you want to finish off your afternoon with some shopping :)


If you are looking for a sweet and romantic place to take your significant other definitely check out The Flower Fields.  This is actually the last weekend of the 2010 season. 


To all of our brides and grooms, take a break from all the wedding planning this weekend and head back to nature! 


To all the moms who read our blog: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!  



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Such darling bell-shaped blossoms on these Pink Foxgloves.

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My favorite Tulips are the ones with the Fringed edges.

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A breathtaking View!


Here's the pricing for The Flowers Fields, if you are interested:

$10.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Seniors 60+, $5.00 for Children 3 - 10, Children 2 and under free

Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Address: 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008


Contact Jessica Elizabeth: Jessica@JessicaElizabethPhotography.com



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Jessica & Mark

We have been speaking to Jessica over phone and email for the past few months, and last weekend we finally had the pleasure to meet her and Mark for the first time.  We also got to meet their lovely daughter, Breanna.  

Jessica and Mark are having a lovely garden wedding this June, so we thought a park would be the perfect setting for their mini engagement session.

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Rob was inspired by the vintage setting of the park so we infused a little bit of old character into their photographs. 

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Breanna, was so shy at first, but it didn't take long before she was trying to steal the show!

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This is Rob's favorite artistic edit. 
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Jessica and Mark, it was so nice to finally meet you!  Congratulations again and we can't wait for the wedding :)

Contact Jessica Elizabeth: Jessica@JessicaElizabethPhotography.com


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