Erin & Jason

Erin and Jason must have been one of the most relaxed engaged couples I had ever met! An intimate ceremony in San Marino at a family home followed by a fun, relaxed dinner at a fantastic restaurant, The Raymond, in South Pasadena was exactly what they wanted. Next Exit Photography was kind enough to share some images with us- you have to check out their web/blog! I have had a few clients that have used them in the past and I have always loved seeing the quirky, unusual locations and poses that seem to truly capture the couple's personalities and emotions. They are one of my favorite photograghers and belive me- I have seen a lot!

The ceremony chuppah was made by Jason himself and incorporated the groom's families heirloom tallit and the bride's grandparent's Greek wedding wreaths. We liked the idea of lightly enhancing the chuppah with passion vine foliage, white cymbidium orchids and green mood moss. The bride carried a natural, garden inspired nosegay of lily of the valley, stephanotis, lamb's ear, scented geranium and birch pods. For the reception, Erin and Jason loved the idea of creating organic vignettes on the long narrow tables. We used brown glass vases filled with blue thistle, Corba lilies, orchids, succulents and straw flowers, various size glass square vases were filled with moss or natural pebbles and interesting succulents or fresh cut arrangements of pin cushion proteas, cymbidium orchids and hosta leaves. Warm amber glass votives add the perfect amount of romantic lighting.