This weekend, we were in Laguna Beach to shoot Erika and Matt’s Wedding. It has been so fun to work with both of them….probably since they REALLY love to have fun. We have felt so comfortable around them. Erika is such a sweetie and Matt is a really easy-going, do-whatever kind of guy. The morning started pretty iffy, with sprinkling and dark grey clouds, but as the day unraveled, it just got more perfect by the minute.
In the case of this day, less was really more. They started with a small church ceremony, with about 15 family members, then the “party” in Laguna Beach ended up with about 50 of their closest friends and relatives. After a quick and short Church ceremony in Dana Point, we were off to a Laguna Beach house to continue the festivities. By this time, the clouds burnt off and the sun and guests were ready to have some fun. The backyard was the Laguna Beach coastline. Catering was provided by “The Taco Guy”, beers were chilling on ice, and everyone just let loose. Matt is quite the gentleman as he also serenaded to Erika during the evening, wherein Erika was so kind to smash a piece of cake in Matt’s face afterwards. Even the kids got into the act on that one. It was an evening with two beautiful families and friends having the time of their lives.

Thanks so much to both of you for including us in your day and here are a few shots which made it so enjoyable…………

More of Angela and Wildon’s fabulous day from seven degrees……(click the pic)
A special song request by Wildon especially for his new wife Angela.

I usually meet all my clients before our engagement, but Erika and Matt trusted me enough to take care of her wedding and engagement without even meeting beforehand. We met at the train station at San Juan Capistrano and hit it off right from the beginning. Both of them are so easy going and are up for whatever. They also brought along Matt’s son, Christian, who is possibly the best behaved 11 year old you can ever know. After all the uncertainty leading up to our day, its confirmed that I will be shooting another beautiful bride. Erika is stunning and Matt is a super lucky guy, always laid back and cool about anything. We also snuck around the St Regis grounds towards the evening and pretty much just messed around for the rest of the night.

Their wedding date is right around the corner at the end of May at a really cool beach house in Laguna Beach…..I cant wait!! Here are just a few from our day.

Wherever we went, Christian would always find a little comfortable spot where he could just relax and kick back

Last Sunday, we were fortunate to share the day with Wildon and Angela, whose beautiful wedding took place at the chic Seven-degrees in Laguna Beach. It was a bit warm, but the bride was stunning and the groom was his usual cool self. They make such a perfect couple and just get a kick out of hanging with each other and messing around. A little heat was not going to stop everyone from having a blast. It was definitely a huge family affair, with everyone mingling amongst each other, and laughs and smiles throughout the whole day. The couple definitely holds a very special place with us, as there is a long family history that exists with them and us.

They are enjoying their much needed honeymoon in Cancun to finally unwind and enjoy their first week as a married couple. We’ll be seeing both of you soon. Congratulations!! We are so happy for the both of you.

Here are a few shots we captured from your very special day………

Heres more highlights from Gracee and Efren’s big day……….(click the pic)