santa monica wedding

GRANADA HILLS + SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

Bobby and Jackie is the most well-traveled couple I’ve had the pleasure of encountering. Traveling the world is part of their lifestyle, and they do it with such happiness and excitement. It’s only fitting to include this part of their life into their wedding! For their wedding, I traveled to four different locations within Los Angeles – Jackie’s house to photograph her and her bridesmaids getting ready, to Bobby’s house for their beautifully done backyard ceremony, to Santa Monica Pier to photograph the bridal party portraits and have some major fun at the arcade, and to the Santa Monica Bay’s Woman’s Club for the reception.

It’s very apparent how much in love Jackie and Bobby is by the way that he makes her laugh every moment they’re together. It’s also very apparent how much love they’re received by their friends and family as many eyes were in tears during the exchanges of their vows. I’m glad I was able to be part of their wedding day as their photographer.

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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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Jackie and Bobby’s Backyard Wedding

Jen and Jim’s Beach Wedding