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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
best lines from their vows,
well.... best lines from ANYONE'S VOWS:
brian to alicyn, I love you more than robots.
alicyn to brian, I really do love you more than bacon.
that's love, baby.
and they didn't talk about their vows beforehand.
meant to be.
their wedds was on the queen mary,
art deco to the max,
we love that.
and how much do we love the robot, gear theme??
alicyn and brian mullins,
meant to be.
well.... best lines from ANYONE'S VOWS:
brian to alicyn, I love you more than robots.
alicyn to brian, I really do love you more than bacon.
that's love, baby.
and they didn't talk about their vows beforehand.
meant to be.
their wedds was on the queen mary,
art deco to the max,
we love that.
and how much do we love the robot, gear theme??
alicyn and brian mullins,
meant to be.
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Monday, May 10, 2010
i love when people are homey.
when you feel comfortable and at home and not uptight around them.
weddings are hard to make feel homey, while still maintaining interesting style,
but claire and jared did it.
their day was homey yet it spoke.
they made everything, no seriously, everything.
they collected the moss that went in the terrariums that were their centerpieces.
claire made her dress.
but somehow the details didn't outshine the people.
the people were shining stars and i lost track of time during the portraits.
i could have been there all day.
i love that feeling.
i hate feeling rushed,
or worse...... pressured.
this felt free and fun and full of life.
love that.
well, the waters have calmed so LOOK AT THIS!!!
their wedding was featured on style me pretty which i'm stoked about! here's the post, with a few more photos and a description of the day by claire.
i also made a slideshow in case you need more!
deets,
ceremony: St Barnabas Orthodox Church
reception: The Newland Barn, Huntington Beach
cake: Choux Box Pastries
invitations: Moats and Boats Design Studio
DJ: Gary Allen
every detail you see: handmade by claire :) :) :) she is a whiz.
reception: The Newland Barn, Huntington Beach
cake: Choux Box Pastries
invitations: Moats and Boats Design Studio
DJ: Gary Allen
every detail you see: handmade by claire :) :) :) she is a whiz.
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Michelle says:
Wow, she looks gorgeous, especially in her handmade dress. Beautiful. You really captured the elegance of that couple and timelessness of the wedding. Great job!
(05.10.10 @ 03:23 PM)
jen@greenweddingshoes says:
what a fun wedding! love the photos of the bridal party.
(05.10.10 @ 05:17 PM)
jill says:
such a beautiful wedding. you captured their personalities so well. the shot of her through the window = stellar.
(05.10.10 @ 09:41 PM)
Katy says:
I'm SO lucky to have you! These are gorrrrgeous!!!
One of my favorite details of this wedding is the program ------ I LOVE the font(s) she used on the very simple cream color. Inspiring.
(05.11.10 @ 08:09 AM)
j says:
lovely, lovely! especially the head shot of the beautiful, haunting bride.
(05.20.10 @ 05:33 AM)
Hannah @ Modern Bouquet says:
Shannon- ever since we worked together at Jane & Alex's wedding last year, I've been compelled to visit your blog. I love seeing the world through your eyes. It's refreshing. Thank you.
ps- that picture above with the dog walking by the bride and bridesmaids- genius!!!!
(05.25.10 @ 09:20 PM)
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
maddie and justin's relationship was meant to be.
yes, lots of relationships are meant to be,
but there's had an extra sparkle of YES! this is right.
they had to get married.
only option.
maddie the bohemian beach blonde,
justin the tall and handsome singer songwriter architect,
they're perfect.
i cried when i saw her.
not normal for me.
i just had to let it flow though.
the day was elegant yet still simple. like this little bouquet making party,
yes, lots of relationships are meant to be,
but there's had an extra sparkle of YES! this is right.
they had to get married.
only option.
maddie the bohemian beach blonde,
justin the tall and handsome singer songwriter architect,
they're perfect.
i cried when i saw her.
not normal for me.
i just had to let it flow though.
the day was elegant yet still simple. like this little bouquet making party,
justin. wow,
why i love maddie #103,
top groom moment of all time. i'll go that far.
the wedding was held at the ayers hotel in hawthorne.
turns out the ayers hotel feels like a tuscan-villa:
turns out the ayers hotel feels like a tuscan-villa:
madison you just ARE.
you sit on the ground in your wedding dress and you shine.
you can't help it,
we had a little polaroid time, loved it, these are the middles,
maddie's one requirement for the wedding, that it included herbs. love her.
its not normal that i feature guest's outfits but its also not normal that i see this great of an outift.
wish i had thought of this. and you think i'm kind of kidding, huh.
wish i had thought of this. and you think i'm kind of kidding, huh.
maddie and justin,
honored.
honestly.
so grateful and happy to be there on your wedding day.
love you two,
meant to be,
shan
honored.
honestly.
so grateful and happy to be there on your wedding day.
love you two,
meant to be,
shan
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Elise says:
Loving the soft flowers, Tuscan villa mood, and especially the herbs! Beautiful!
(04.01.10 @ 06:35 PM)
Deanna Mandish says:
Simply lovely.
(04.02.10 @ 10:35 PM)
deanna Mandish says:
simply beautiful.
(04.02.10 @ 10:37 PM)
ally michele says:
Awww Shannon I love them! This place they got married was beautiful and they seem like a ton of fun! Grea job friend!! :)
(04.13.10 @ 04:55 PM)
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
shelley and tom had the coolest style blend: in-n-out burgers and converse + high style princess-status dress and diamonds at the lovely lake forest sun and sail club. shelley had no compromise areas: it was all exactly how she wanted it. fun and carefree mixed in with elegant and fancy. such a great day.
polaroids! they're somewhat back in my life. i love this combo,
shelley is a beauty, tom is pretty stunning, and i think this photo is the bomb.
sorry, can't give away all secrets.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
it honestly couldn't have been more fun.
rain didn't stop things,
it started things.
it inspired and sparked.
the wedding of the ever-excited kristin & jason.
en-joy!
we had a blast
the entire day.rain didn't stop things,
it started things.
it inspired and sparked.
the wedding of the ever-excited kristin & jason.
en-joy!
instead of a wedding cake,
they had cream puffs from beard papa's!
covered in plastic so they wouldn't be damp.
smart.
they had cream puffs from beard papa's!
covered in plastic so they wouldn't be damp.
smart.
the entire day kristin was a shining star.
lets talk about jason now,
and how MUCH WE LIKE HIM!
most colorful wedding i've photographed in my life.
of course i LOVED IT!
location, monte verde park
cream puffs for dessert, beard papa's
bridesmaids dresses, custom made by women in cambodia, supporting their small business. cool huh?
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Hollie says:
this is brilliant. I love the idea of rainbow theme -- and its one i've never heard of before. awesome.
(03.23.10 @ 01:02 AM)
Hollie says:
this is brilliant. I love the idea of rainbow theme -- and its one i've never heard of before. awesome.
(03.23.10 @ 01:08 AM)
jennifer young says:
oh my! what a phenomenal wedding!
simple and COLORFUL. love!
lovely photography as always shannon :)
j.
maren mcmillan says:
OMG!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE GROOMS GNOME TATOO.. SSOOOOOO SSSSOOOO COOOOL! :)
(03.23.10 @ 07:15 PM)
Katie Neal Photo says:
omg shannon, these are awesome! i love love love the rainbow theme! totally not surprised that kristin put this vision together, i knew her at biola and she is lovely! love how you took a rainy day and made it beautiful! :)
(03.25.10 @ 01:46 PM)
kristin parks says:
Shannon...you're simply fabulous. You did SUCH an amazing job of capturing our day--and Jason's craziness. :)
(03.26.10 @ 11:44 PM)
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
first of all we're going to need to talk about how altogether gorgeous natalie is.
alexander said he was first attracted to her dark hair and her eyebrows.
a man who notices eyebrows is a MAN.
ah!
eyebrows matter.
alexander said he was first attracted to her dark hair and her eyebrows.
a man who notices eyebrows is a MAN.
ah!
eyebrows matter.
and natalie has beautiful ones.
family photos like this are worth framing. it would never get old.
i just like it. xander, your parents rule!
i just like it. xander, your parents rule!
night ceremony!
so hot.
so hot.
this wedding embodied sweetness and fun.
when xander and the guys busted out the mustaches i could barely hold myself together. an absolute crack up.
when xander then proceeded to completely cry as natalie walked down the aisle, i also could barely hold myself together.
so happy for the two of you :)
>>>> more can be seen here! click for a slideshow!
love love love :)
shannon
>>>> venue= the hacienda in santa ana
>>>> flowers= nina wiskus
when xander and the guys busted out the mustaches i could barely hold myself together. an absolute crack up.
when xander then proceeded to completely cry as natalie walked down the aisle, i also could barely hold myself together.
so happy for the two of you :)
>>>> more can be seen here! click for a slideshow!
love love love :)
shannon
>>>> venue= the hacienda in santa ana
>>>> flowers= nina wiskus
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Katherine says:
hi shannon, nice pictures! I was wondering, do you know who designed those programs for natalie and xander in this last photo? those programs are gorgeous! thanks for the tip if you know!
(02.25.10 @ 11:25 PM)
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so!
i never apologize for not blogging fast enough because that assumes two things.
#1) that i am responsible to provide visual amazingness to you every single day
and #2) that you are checking my blog often enough to notice that i havent posted in 5 days. (dont be embarrased. i like people like you.)
so! if you fall into category #2,
this time i'm sorry!
life!
the world!
its crazy.
the wait has been worth it because i am about to shower you with images.
beth,
and,
todd.
i never apologize for not blogging fast enough because that assumes two things.
#1) that i am responsible to provide visual amazingness to you every single day
and #2) that you are checking my blog often enough to notice that i havent posted in 5 days. (dont be embarrased. i like people like you.)
so! if you fall into category #2,
this time i'm sorry!
life!
the world!
its crazy.
the wait has been worth it because i am about to shower you with images.
beth,
and,
todd.
i dont do many black and whites because i dont think in black and white.
it's rarely something that seems right with my images and my vision.
but this time it did,
it seemed perfect.
love this,
it's rarely something that seems right with my images and my vision.
but this time it did,
it seemed perfect.
love this,
BETH!!!!!!!!!!!
and here's charlene, the bouquet.
first time i've ever met a bouquet with a name.
first time i've ever met a bouquet with a name.
flowers by RACHEL SUZANNE!
you will WANT her to do yours!
most free and beautiful flowers ever.
such an honor to be able to photograph them, rach!
you will WANT her to do yours!
most free and beautiful flowers ever.
such an honor to be able to photograph them, rach!
beth has about a hundred neices and nephews and had all of them in the wedding. this is half!! SO CUTE!
LOVE this family photo!
is this the first time i've posted a family photo?
yes! enjoy,
is this the first time i've posted a family photo?
yes! enjoy,
todd and his mom!
so sweet!
so sweet!
just screamed when i saw this,
by msyelf, 626pm on a friday night.
SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by msyelf, 626pm on a friday night.
SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bouquet giveaway to the couple who had been married the longest! todd's landlord won!!!
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veigh says:
oops .. i check your blog that often. (: the bowtie!
(01.23.10 @ 07:27 AM)
Irene Tabor says:
Love, love, love the photos! We wish we were there!
(01.25.10 @ 01:34 AM)
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beautiful photographs!!
(05.11.10 @ 07:31 PM)Love it! Such a beautiful wedding!
(05.11.10 @ 10:28 PM)their feelings are great
(05.12.10 @ 04:23 AM)LOVE em! You did such a fantastic job my friend. I think I wanna tag along to any of your weddings. They always look so fun!
(05.12.10 @ 02:37 PM)