September, 2009 Archives

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Brandon & Kelly tied the knot on September 27th, 2009 at Bali Hai Country Club in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.  Friends and family witnessed their ceremony at sunset underneath a perfect sky.   While I ran Brandon & Kelly around the country club for a few sunset pictures friends and family enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and ultimately discovered the Grey Goose martini bar.  I think the favorite of the night was the wedding cake martini, yes you read that right, yum! 

Kudos to you two for a more hands on approach to the feeding of the wedding cake.  I have had some pretty tame exchanges lately and you guys definately did it right! Be sure to check back soon for the online galleries!

A special thanks to Knight Sounds for the perfect work on the mic, and the always top notch crew at Bali Hai Country Club.

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James & Diana Engagement

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Marc & Denise officially joined their lives together on September 12th, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The ceremony took place at Springs Preserve inside The Origen Experience, a historic museum that captures the essence of the Las Vegas Valley and the possibilities for its future.  Prior to the ceremony Marc & Denise had their first look together inside the Desert Living Center, when moments later a singular deafening lighting bolt cracked on top of us.  I feared momentarily for the reception that was to take place underneath the desert sky, but the singular bolt was the only touch from the threatening clouds, and the sky opened up beautifully that evening for some amazing shots!

A special thanks to Michelle, Anisha, Millie & the rest of the amazing crew at Springs Preserve for an unforgettable evening!!

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Marc & Denise

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Jeff & Rikki exchanged their wedding vows on September 6th in Newport Beach, CA.  Family and friends boarded the “Destiny”, a 125 foot ultra-contemporary, luxury yacht about an hour prior to sunset.  This yacht was no joke, complete with grand piano, an all-leather lounge area, marble bars, bridal suite, and spiral staircases connecting the lower decks to the rooftop open-air sky deck.  The captain did a few doughnuts off of Lido Isle for the sunset ceremony and then took us around the bay past Balboa Island.

Congratulations you 2!!  We had a great time with you and can’t wait to babysit the girls and watch football all winter!

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The guac and margaritas flowed when Jeff & Rikki joined with friends and family on the beach at Fred’s Mexican Cafe & Cantina in Huntington Beach, CA for a pre-wedding fiesta.    The afterparty took place high above Huntington Beach in one of the Waterfront Hilton’s oceanside suites. 

Unfortunately the rum ran out fairly quickly (why IS all the rum gone??), so a few members of the bridal party returned to Main St. for a nightcap.  D and I retired in preparation for a grueling shooting day ahead on a Labor Day packed beach.

Jeff & Rikki Rehearsal

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Steve and Megan tied the knot on August 29th at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The ceremony took place in the Preserve’s outdoor amphitheatre under a somewhat toasty but beautiful evening sky.  After the ceremony guests followed a colorful path through the botanical gardens and scenic wetland habitat to the reception, where there was no shortage of sweets!!!  Thanks to everyone who traveled for the event, be sure to check back soon for the online galleries!

A special thanks to Megan Payne @ Makeup in the 702,  Anisha Edwards & the fabulous staff @ Springs Preserve, and Las Vegas Djs for the amazing music!