Weddings – Page 4 – Paper Ban Photography

Sara and Paul’s Urban Wedding

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

As you know, Los Angeles is a huge city with so many interesting nooks and crannies that goes undiscovered. Sara and Paul’s urban wedding took place in such a location. In an industrial area right by a Los Angeles River bridge is a warehouse that recently got turned into awesome event venue, to which they call Elysian.

Paul and Sara’s wedding was a fairly small gathering full of close friends and families. Both the bride and groom got ready at the venue, and spirits were high as both expressed how excited, yet slightly nervous, they were while getting ready. But all changed when they saw each other during their First Looks.

Their wedding was such a fun event to photograph. They are such a down to Earth couple who simply wanted to get married and celebrate with their loved ones, while not taking things so seriously. I mean, their First Dance was unexpected, their wedding cake had bears as their wedding toppers, and their deserts were cookies and milk. Yum!

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Jen and Jim’s Beach Wedding

SANTA MONICA & PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA

The beach was amazing. The sky was blue, the breeze was cool, and Mother Nature was ready to celebrate Jen and Jim’s beach wedding. As the couple flew in from Sacramento, they both stayed at the beautiful Shutters on the Beach hotel located in Santa Monica, and got ready at the Presidential Suite (swoon!). Or at least, Jen did. And rightfully so, since women just need more space to get ready compared to men! *cough cough*

With their intimate guest lists, most who’ve traveled from all over the west coast, we made our way to Pacific Palisades Beach for Jen and Jim’s ceremony. It was such a beautiful ceremony, too. The waves swept in and out in front of the party as their wedding officiant, a long-time friend who became an officiant just for their wedding, unionized the couple. There was so much love that surrounded this couple.

For their reception, we came back to Shutters on the Beach to a room that just overlooks the beach at sunset. It was a spectacular view. The room was cozy and completely decked out in pink and white floral arrangements. Everyone was all in smiles, especially on the dance floor!

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Marissa and Nathan

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

I love small and intimate weddings.. have I mentioned that before? And as Nathan and Marissa described their plans for their wedding – ceremony and reception taking place in a restaurant in Santa Monica – I had googley eyes! As we met over their engagement session, it became clear that a backyard type of wedding is just the perfect type for this couple.

Their wedding day arrived. Marissa looked beautiful with her hair neatly curled and her imported-from-Australia lace wedding dress while Nathan was ever-so-snappy in his navy colored suit and slicked hair. What’s more, they opted to get ready together in the same hotel room, irregardless what superstition and tradition has been place. Rebels, I say!

And as their beautiful day goes on, the merry celebration of their union continues on to the late night under the dark L.A sky.

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Greg and Katie

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

I have never been to Santa Barbara before Greg and Katie’s wedding, and I am embarrassed to say that. The city is gorgeous! On the day of their wedding, the sky was the perfect shade of blue, the breeze was nice and relaxing, and my bride and groom just made the city that much better.

Greg and Katie held their wedding ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room, which is a beautiful painted room within an already beautiful courthouse full of arches, mosaics, and colors. With a guest list of only immediate relatives and close friends, the lovely couple was wedded.

The reception was taken a couple of blocks down, in a cozy pizzaria called Olio. I felt like I was seriously in Italy in that restaurant! And just like the old saying, ‘a family that eats together, stays together,’ all the guests sat together in one big table, enjoying each other’s company in celebration of the new family that has been formed.

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Carla and Andrew’s Rustic Wedding

OAK GLEN, CALIFORNIA

When Carla and Andrew explained what they had in store for their wedding while shooting their engagement session, I was beyond excited to photograph their big day. Then that day finally came and everything seemed more than perfect. Out in Oak Glen, CA – aka Apple Country – Carla and Andrew’s wedding took place in a beautiful estate called Riley’s Farm.

Carla, the most DIYer of any bride I’ve ever met, looked flawless in her handcrafted hair piece and self-applied makeup. And as soon as she (with the help of mother and sister!) put on her wedding gown – stunning. With Andrew though, all he has to do is just smile, tuck the good ol’ bow-tie here and there, and he’s good to go, haha.

Everyone was all smiles during the day. And who wouldn’t be, when we’re celebrating the union of two such heart-warming souls? Congratulations to Carla and Andrew!

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Claudia and Mark

WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA

When Claudia opened her hotel door for us, she was nothing but smiles. In her ‘bride’ robe, she generated such a calming spirit while the rest of the room was in a level of hyper-excitement for the day coming. Each of the bridesmaids marked their territory in the room, for which they can doll themselves up – there were even five girls in the bathroom at one point, haha. All their work paid off, as everyone, especially Claudia, looked gorgeous!

It has been a year since seeing Mark and Claudia last. We had met up at a park in Whittier to photograph their engagement session. Claudia had the brilliant idea of photographing it during the same time of year as the wedding so that the photos will coordinate better with the wedding. How right she was! During the ceremony at the Friendly Hills Country Club, their friends and family had a beautiful view to look at – a wonderful couple that’s about to tie the knot in front of clouds of green and orange, like in a dream…

Thank you, Claudia and Mark, for having me photograph your special day!

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