WINTER MOUNTAIN WED, UT

Andrea and Cory had a magical and intimmate winter wedding among the beautiful Utah mountains.

FORMALS SALT FLATS, UTAH

Salt Flats will be forever one of my favorite places to shoot.

“Thank you so much, we love them”

- Keili and Jaime

Wedding Queretaro, Mexico

Viri and Ricardo’s wedding was next level, it was such a bliss from start to end. The amazing Venue, beautiful ceremony, neon lights, incredible food, smoke bombs, great music, mariachis and even some fireworks by the end.

This was my third time in Mexico, but first time in Queretaro, a colorful city with a ton of colonial architecture.

Dress: Purchased in @bodabridal
MUA: andreaaragonstudio
Groom: Boss
Groom Shoes: allenedmonds
Bouquet: floweriize
Wedding Coordinator: Mayela Reigosa
Venue and Food: Hacienda San Miguel Queretaro
Cake: @piccolococo
Music: @stradaeventos

BRIDAL IN QUERETARO, MEXICO

Benito Santos is one of the biggest brands of gowns in Mexico, he was gracious enough to let me borrowed one of his designs. We wondered through the streets in the city of Queretaro with Andrea Coronado our beautiful model.

Model: Andrea Coronado

Design: Benito Santos

Assistant: The fantastic Alex Valente

GARDEN & BOAT WEDDING, SAN DIEGO

Perfect day for this San Diego Wedding. Have a beautiful traditional Korean ceremony and later a reception at sunset on a boat. All my best for Esther and PJ!

Suggested song “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” duet by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.

Wedding planner: Holly Kalkin 

Flowers: Artistic Florals

Venue: Bahia Resort Hotel

Dress: Oleg Cassini

Korean paebaek services: Valentine Entertainment

Cake: Jenny Wenny

YALE CLUB WEDDING, NYC

Beautiful classic New York wedding. In one word, this wedding was “Iconic.”

Chris and Lauren started at the Yale Club, then first look in the Grand Central Station, then the beautiful Church of St. Monica. After that, pictures at Central park in the Bethesda terrace area and back at the Yale Club.

Church: Church of St Monica-St Elizabeth of Hungary-St Stephen of Hungary.

Venue: Yale Club.

Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander.

Bride’s Shoes: Rene Caovilla.

Earrings: Swarovski.

Wedding Planner: Debbi Burdett.

Car: Ecstasy Limousine & Wedding Vintages for a 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom.

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GAY INDIAN WEDDING, CHICAGO

Finally I get to post this amazing wedding full of color and incredible outfits. Only the Grooms had six outfit changes, YES, six outfit changes.

I was so fortunate to have been contacted by Colin and Andrew for their wedding Indian style in Chicago, a very cool mix of cultures from Indian - American traditions. It was so great working with them and feel instantly welcome by everyone, I met so many fun and cool people during that great weekend in Chicago. Below, there is a description of Friday and Saturday, Sunday we did groom pictures in downtown Chicago.

Suggested song for this post Banno re banno meri chali Sasural Ko.

Haldi/Roce - is a fun ceremony in which a paste of ”Haldi” i.e. turmeric having medicinal values (antiseptic and cosmetic properties), sandalwood paste and, coconut milk (representing the holy spirit and also used to get glow on the face) is applied on the groom’s face and body.

Mehndi (Henna) - On the previous evening of the wedding Henna is applied on the hands and feet of the couple. Henna is a powerful medicinal herb that can prevent stress as it cools the body and keeps the nerves from becoming tense.

Alma che Jevon – Vegetarian lunch that begins with prayer and thanksgiving. Remembering the departed souls and asking for peace at home and blessing from the elders in the family. Served with a desert called Von (made from lentils /tapioca balls/cashew nuts) made specially for the meal. Food is served on banana leaf or dried leaf plate.

Sangeet - Night before the wedding to drink, lots of dance! This was so much fun, I learn some moves and marveled by the groom’s talented friends.

Saturday

Wedding ceremony – customized wedding ceremony - Entry of groom with lamps, then a readings from scriptures and blessing from parents taking vows and pheras (seven rounds around fire).

Formal Reception - dinner, speeches and dance.

Venue Friday: Colin and Andrew’s place and Rose Banquets.

Venue Saturday: Mantra Restaurant and Columbus Park Refectory.

Outfits: Indian, Pune India. Tuxedo Tailor in Mumbai India.

Published in Wedding Wire India, Chicago Wedding Blog, Humans of Bombay among others.

WEDDING CABO SAN LUCAS, MX

Enjoy this dream destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. There are so many things I could write about this magical weekend. I'll leave it up to you  though, that through this set you can revive and, maybe imagine a bit about Thad and Aren's wedding story instead.

I have nothing but gratitude to this lovely couple.

Suggested Song "Love me Tender" - Elvis.

Event Planning and Officiant – Jenifer Muse
Venue and Catering – Club Cascadas De Baja
Floral Design – Baja Flowers
Grooms’ Apparel – Nordstrom
Rings – A&B Designs

Wedding features Junebug Weddings Cosmopolitan and Yahoo Life Style

First Look & Temple in Mexico City

Such an honor to work with Viri and Ricardo for their engagements in NYC and later in Mexico City for bridals and Temple Ceremony. Mexico City is such a wonderful place to take pictures, we started in this little neighborhood with colonial architecture and then follow to the magnificent Chapultepec Park in the heart of Mexico City. Mexico Temple is such a statement to Mexico’s History, beautiful landmark.

Dress: Purchased in @bodabridal
MUA: andreaaragonstudio
Groom: Boss
Groom Shoes: allenedmonds
Bouquet: floweriizeGroom
Location: Barrio Roma, Parque Chapultepec, LDS Temple on CIty of Mexico.

WEDDING TACCOA FALLS, GA

Chris and Nadia contacted me over my website, one of those consultations that you have no idea how they got to you but, I’m so glad they did! They are all located all the way to Georgia and even better they wanted to get married in Taccoa Falls, one of the prettiest venues I’ve photograpahed.

Both are just this very cool individuals, so chill and in love with each other. Plus the guests were a whole other level.

Suggested song for this set “No one” by Alicia Kiss.

Venue: Gate Cottage at Taccoa Falls.

Wedding Dress: @wtoowatters

Chairs and Flowers: I do Pews rentals #downtownflorist.

Cake: cakesmith

BOTANICAL GARDENS, HAWAII

Just a couple of friends pretending to be a couple.

Location: Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, Honululu.

WEDDING IN NEW PORT, CA

Wedding in New Port California. Ashley and Paul organized every detailed of their own wedding, it was great seeing their families and friends all come together to support and collaborate with this beautiful ceremony and party. The church ceremony was full of love, music and promises.

Suggested song for this set “Contigo a la Distancia” version from Christina Aguilera.

LIGHTHOUSE PROPOSAL IN O'AHU

Surprised proposal after a loooong hike.

Location: Makapu‘u Lighthouse

MOUNTAIN ELOPEMENT, UTAH

This was modest and so beautiful, Luke and Shannon were very clear on their vision and how intimmate their elopement wated to be. Loved her dress, bouquet and a gorgoeus peaceful location in the Utah mountains.

BRIDAL EDITORIAL HOME

Intimate and Moody set up were only appropriate for this beautiful florals. Suggested song “How Deep is Your Love” by Bee Gees.

Floral Designer : @ivoryandelmdesignco and @thepottedpansy

Dress: @maggiesotterodesigns

Makeup: @marisarosemph

Silk: @honeysilksco

Model: Mercedes Nyland

Featured in Utah Valley Bride.

Destination Wed Concepción, CHILE

One of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever visited in my life. I felt so fortunate to have met this loving couple and capture their intimate wedding. Suggested song “Found Love” by We the Lion. A million thanks to Tafnes and Erwin for showing me this magical place.

Venue: Biopark

Decoration: Paula Bryant

Dress: Asos U.S

HMUA: Rocio Calisto

Barn Wed Chile/Irak San Luis De Obispo

Intimate Wedding in San Luis de Obispo, California. SLO is such a beautiful place, gorgeous views and vineyards.

I love multicultural weddings! Carolina is from Chile and Heider is from Irak. This was one of the most fun weddings Ive ever been to!!! Blending some latin music and Iraki traditions was a blast.

ELOPEMENT IN SALT FLATS, UT

My best friend eloped! Chill people, this was last December, pre covid-19.

Victor and Heidi planned something intimate in one of the most beautiful places in Utah. I photograph most of it and my good friend Tache photographed while I perform the ceremony. This was literally me being a sort of wedding planner. I definitely value so much wedding planners, floral designers, officials, catering and decoration.

The ceremony was so special and unique, unforgettable moments for life.

Suggested song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” version of Kina Grannis.

“The love of my life and I decided to do away with a formal ceremony. Some may ask why. Simply put, when you know that you’re meant for each other, you move forward. The rest of the world can wait. Eloping was our way of celebrating our love in a simple, elegant and more than anything — the most memorable way. Fairytale ceremonies can also be elopements and it allowed us to celebrate our love in two parts: the first, for us and our closest friends and loved ones, and the second for everyone else who desired to celebrate our love.”

- Heidi C.

Dress: Asos.

Floral Design and Decoration: Victor Soto-seguel y Ricardo Quintana, my friend and I dared to do this.

Bouquet: Yours and only Ricardo Quintana, probably not gonna do it again. I’ll have to credit all the floral designers I’ve worked with, their tips and tricks to pull this off.

Cake: Sofia’s Cake, one of the best in Utah.

Triangle: Alejandro Alonso.

Location: Salt Flats, Utah.

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Epic memories with Victor and Heidi in the State of California and Arizona.

Suggested song Found Love (Remix) DJ Towa, We The Lions.