Laura & Craig :: A Braemar Country Club Wedding

Another gorgeous wedding on the blog!  I was in heaven. Laura and Craig's unique details were elegant, the ceremony site at the Braemar Country Club was lovely and their shoes...Spicoli's and sparklies.  If you haven't seen Fast Times at Ridgemont High I am referring to Craig's checkered vans. Anyway, please to enjoy the awesomeness that was Laura and Craig's big day.

Thank you so much for having me there to capture it. Congratulations Laura and Craig! If you'd like to see more, click here for their slideshow.

Started the day at Laura's parent's house for getting ready photos. Behold the sparklies!

Thanks to my second shooter, David, for capturing the groom getting ready.

First Look!

So pretty.

Sun was setting during the ceremony. Loving the light and their smiling faces!

Laura wrote their ceremony. It was very touching

Married!

Off to the golf course for a few photos.

Spicoli's!

Love this personal touch Laura added for the clutches she gifted to her bridesmaids.

And custom knives for the groomsmen. Badass!

OMG SHOES

ADORE their unique "guest book". Guests signed their names on the birds. What a wonderful keepsake Laura and Craig will be able to hang in their home.

1,000 origami crane cage in their colors. For good luck.

PARTY! And boy did they dance all night. Such a fun group.

Vendor Link Love <3

Second photographer: David Sno

Venue: Braemar Country Club

Coordinator: H. White Special Events

DJ: Amazing Event DJs

Flowers: Ariel's Flowers

Ellie & Kyle :: An Irvine Marriott Wedding

I first met Ellie when I photographed my very first wedding back in 2009. Her sister Olga was getting married and I was truly thankful that she trusted me to capture her day even though I had no prior experience. I never thought that one day I would be doing wedding photography full time let alone be shooting her little sister's wedding years later. What an honor it is to be able to photograph such momentous occasions in one family. Ellie & Kyle are two people who make you feel so welcome and I really felt like part of the family on their special day.

Congrats to Ellie & Kyle! I only wish the best for you two. xo, Rachel

If you'd like to see more, please view their slideshow.

Loved the custom sign carried by their super adorable nephew, Brayden.

Their Mickey & Minnie cake topper was perfect for these two Disney fans. You can see their Disneyland engagement session here.

Vendor love - Venue: Irvine Marriott Hotel/ Flowers: The Stalk Exchange/ Officiant: Rev. Bob Schneider

Allison & Kevin :: A Downtown Los Angeles AT&T Center Wedding

This gorgeous wedding is brought to you by the letter 'L'. Love, laughter & location, location, location. I was born and raised in LA and have an uber crush on my city. To photograph one of the raddest couple ever in Downtown LA was just a dream come true. Allison and Kevin started off their day by getting ready and doing a First Look at the Luxe Hotel across the street from the Staples Center. Then, we met up with them over at the Disney Concert Hall for some romantic portraits and then topped it off with the perfect ceremony & reception in the penthouse of the AT&T Center. During sunset, I am pretty sure the sun put on a surreal show just for Allison & Kevin. You don't want to miss those photos.

I am so grateful to Allison Maginn for having me second shoot this one with her. I had a blast. Thanks Allison! Please see her blog post of the wedding here.

Congrats to Allison & Kevin! xo, Rachel