Last weekend, Melissa and Brett got hitched at the beautiful Estancia Resort in La Jolla, CA. It was my first time at Estancia and I loved, loved, loved it. A gorgeous and intimate venue + an adorable and totally genuine couple + some of the most perfectly adorable details = my most perfect day.
Special thanks to the following vendors:
Venue: Estancia Resort, La Jolla, CA
Wedding Planner: Brooke Keegan
Florist: Holly Flora
Hair and Makeup: Nyrie Aitken, Symmetry Beauty
Dress Designer: Rosa Clara
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Invitaions: Bella Figura
Favors and Programs: DIY
Cinematography: Crafthouse Productions
Rentals and Linens: Concepts Event Design
Cake: Sweetcheeks Bakery
delighfully,
Chenin
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Venue: Estancia Resort, La Jolla, CA
Wedding Planner: Brooke Keegan
Florist: Holly Flora
Hair and Makeup: Nyrie Aitken, Symmetry Beauty
Dress Designer: Rosa Clara
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Invitaions: Bella Figura
Favors and Programs: DIY
Cinematography: Crafthouse Productions
Rentals and Linens: Concepts Event Design
Cake: Sweetcheeks Bakery
delighfully,
Chenin
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Kip said:
Love them Chenin. The couple and the details are both so cute. The sky was so crazy blue during their ceremony!
(08.04.10 @ 12:36 PM)
AmyPunky Photography said:
Gorgeous wedding!! I love her bouquet and her hair!! Stunning bride!!
(08.04.10 @ 12:39 PM)
donna good said:
wonderful work!!!
(08.04.10 @ 01:07 PM)
Sabrina said:
That first flare shot is killer. Okay just saying flare makes it sound like you work at TGI Fridays. I'm sure you know what I meant. Gorgeous photos as usual.
(08.04.10 @ 01:29 PM)
Lori said:
So beautiful! I love all of the dainty calligraphy.
(08.04.10 @ 01:49 PM)
Brooke Keegan said:
I loved this wedding! Thanks for the beautiful images Chenin! Congrats M&B!
(08.04.10 @ 01:56 PM)
Brooke Keegan said:
I loved this wedding! Thanks for the beautiful images Chenin! Congrats M&B!
(08.04.10 @ 01:56 PM)
Tim G said:
Wonderfully done!! Love all of your work!!
(08.04.10 @ 02:19 PM)
Carrie McCluskey said:
beautiful!
(08.04.10 @ 02:41 PM)
Ariel Renae said:
Absolutely stunning wedding! Thank you for always inspiring me to do better!!! Know that what you do is sooo appreciated! :)
(08.04.10 @ 02:50 PM)
erika said:
Those veil shots are so amazing!!
(08.04.10 @ 07:54 PM)
John Sharpe said:
Chenin! Beautiful work! I just love the 6th one down on the right in B&W. So perfect!
(08.04.10 @ 09:49 PM)
Elaine said:
Stunning job with the details! Melissa & Brett look just radiant.
We can't wait to print some of your shots for our album, please share. You made our cake look as beautiful as i could imagine as it went out the door, thank you! Cant' wait to see more.
(08.04.10 @ 11:34 PM)
Jamie M Swanson said:
Absolutely gorgeous, as usual. :-) LOVE the flare shot!
(08.05.10 @ 05:52 AM)
melissa said:
chenin! these are absolutely incredible. you perfectly captured every detail and every emotion of the day. we are so grateful for your amazing talent. speechless. xoxo
(08.05.10 @ 11:34 AM)
Bethany F said:
This bride has amazing style and I LOVED all of her details!! Beautifully captured!!
(08.05.10 @ 05:01 PM)
mike mundell said:
gorgeous Chenin! Estancia is a great spot!
(08.05.10 @ 08:09 PM)
Becca Ellison said:
The black and white image of them praying at the end of their ceremony is breathtaking! The intensity of what he must be praying about is obvious in the look on his face and the honesty of the moment. Beautiful!
(08.06.10 @ 10:09 AM)
kate callahan said:
Oh my! What a beautiful job!! That shot of them at the alter with the amazing sky ... perfection!
(08.06.10 @ 06:31 PM)
Clayton Austin said:
So. Much. Goodness.
(08.06.10 @ 09:56 PM)
jen howell said:
LOVE LOVE LOVE the vertical shot with the veil flying up and the sun flare! Excellent!
(08.10.10 @ 11:47 AM)
kate said:
nice.....
(08.11.10 @ 02:26 AM)
TERRI said:
(08.11.10 @ 05:51 AM)
Caitlin at Focus Photography Inc. said:
love how organic everything is! gorgeous
(08.13.10 @ 06:12 PM)
Kate Miller said:
so much inspiration in this post. beautiful work. I really love the sun coming over them shots...
(08.15.10 @ 10:40 AM)
lane dittoe said:
wow Chenin! so classy and beautiful!
(08.20.10 @ 10:01 AM)
The Memory Journalists said:
OMG! So gorgeous! What a beautiful, authentic couple. I love the love that is so obvious between them. And, the wedding was so lovely, elegant and unpretentious.
(08.24.10 @ 08:18 AM)
Harmony Loves said:
does it get any better than this? um, no! these are perfection and those veil shots are to die for!
(08.27.10 @ 01:50 PM)
Happy Monday! I was feeling motivated, so I decided to dive in to Saturday's adorable wedding. Chero and Stephanie got hitched at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Newport Beach, CA, followed by an adorable reception at Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. This sweet couple was laid back and wonderful and did an awesome job dreaming up a super-cute teal and lime-green color combo.
The fabulous vendors that made this lovely wedding come together:
Ceremony: Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach, CA
Reception: Balboa Bay Club
Coordinator: Michelle Weita, Details Details
Floral: Shawna Yamamoto
Cinematography: Elysium Productions
Lighting: Tim Black, SWANK
DJ: Jeff Holmes
Hair/Makeup: Kelly Zhang
Gown: Winnie Couture
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Ceremony: Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach, CA
Reception: Balboa Bay Club
Coordinator: Michelle Weita, Details Details
Floral: Shawna Yamamoto
Cinematography: Elysium Productions
Lighting: Tim Black, SWANK
DJ: Jeff Holmes
Hair/Makeup: Kelly Zhang
Gown: Winnie Couture
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Lisa Dunham said:
Darling as usual. I totally love the different dress sleeves/shrugs she has.
(07.12.10 @ 01:15 PM)
amy b. said:
oh I love it. The speech shot. Perfection. Good to the last drop girl.
(07.12.10 @ 09:01 PM)
sarah said:
beautiful shots! just wondering, what font do you use on your logo?
(07.13.10 @ 07:26 PM)
Mieko ito said:
Your smile is so gorgeous, Steph!
Have a wonderful life with Chero!
(07.13.10 @ 09:27 PM)
Robin Dini said:
Absolutely love the images shots in front of the blue boat. Such a great use of color and background. Beautiful!
(07.14.10 @ 07:38 AM)
The Memory Journalists said:
Delightful details, adorable couple, fabulous photos!
(07.20.10 @ 10:43 AM)
Josefina Arg said:
Absolutely gorgeous photos!
Josefina Arg
(07.24.10 @ 05:16 PM)
Robert said:
Chenin ... you are one fantastic photographer! I love all of these!
(07.24.10 @ 09:51 PM)
Harmony Loves said:
sooo gorgeous and sooo romantic! Her face says it all! LOVE :)
(07.27.10 @ 12:44 PM)
Evie Perez said:
I really like all the details in this wedding!!!! Great job on the pictures and oh, Congrats on the new baby!!!!
(07.29.10 @ 09:35 AM)
cat mayer said:
gorgeous dress, and i love her shrug. the cake is sweet and what a venue! beautiful work as always chenin.
(08.03.10 @ 12:19 PM)
Last weekend, Heidi and Chris said "I do" at the beautiful Langham Hotel in Pasadena, CA. It was a pleasure to capture this couple's sweet, laid-back chemistry. Here are some favorites from their wedding -
Special thanks to the team at Aquafuzion, who did a wonderful job keeping the day running smoothly!
delightfully,
Chenin
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delightfully,
Chenin
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amy b said:
Oh these will make them so happy. . Little did we know that our fellow Nikon fan would become a stellar back light source. Nice moves Chenin. Nice moves.
(07.08.10 @ 11:35 AM)
ted s said:
very impressive! you guys look perfect together!
(07.08.10 @ 02:56 PM)
cameron clark| cameron + kelly studio said:
Um, I adore her HAIR! How romantic is that hair style. I love it. Nice photos Chenin.
(07.09.10 @ 07:56 PM)
Heidi & Chris said:
Thank you soooooo much for capturing all the important moments on our big day!! We love what we see and can't wait to see the rest!!
(07.11.10 @ 09:06 PM)
Darren said:
I just stumbled upon your blog and I absolutely love your work! Well Done!
(07.14.10 @ 01:42 PM)
Last weekend I headed to the very hot and very muggy city of NYC to photograph Kathryn and Chris' beautiful wedding. It was an amazing opportunity to photograph at Skylight One Hanson, an historic-bank-turned-special-events-venue. I have a TON of photos to share for this special couple, so I'll get right down to it!
It took a lot of great vendors to make this lovely wedding happen! Special thanks to:
Day-Of Coordinator: Anna Leath of Just About Married
Venue: Skylight One Hanson
Florals: Nicolette-Camille
Draping: Gio Gio Draping Gio
Catering: Olivier Cheng
Cake: Cheryl Kleinman
Linens: La Tavola
Programs/Table #s/Favors: DIY
Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Shoes: JCrew
Hair Piece: Custom made by Lo Boheme
Make-up: Janyce Greenberg of Glow Face and Body
To Kat and Chris: Thank you for such a warm NYC welcome! You two are the greatest!
delightfully,
Chenin
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Day-Of Coordinator: Anna Leath of Just About Married
Venue: Skylight One Hanson
Florals: Nicolette-Camille
Draping: Gio Gio Draping Gio
Catering: Olivier Cheng
Cake: Cheryl Kleinman
Linens: La Tavola
Programs/Table #s/Favors: DIY
Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Shoes: JCrew
Hair Piece: Custom made by Lo Boheme
Make-up: Janyce Greenberg of Glow Face and Body
To Kat and Chris: Thank you for such a warm NYC welcome! You two are the greatest!
delightfully,
Chenin
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Amy C said:
WOW!!!! What an amazing wedding! And of course the images are stunning as usual :)
(06.30.10 @ 12:24 PM)
marchelle said:
So classically beautiful, Chenin. The rear view mirror shot is my favorite!
(06.30.10 @ 12:30 PM)
Jake~ said:
Beautiful Chenin, I could look at these photos over and over again, all day long! Stunning!
(06.30.10 @ 12:33 PM)
Melissa said:
Love love LOVE these! My favorite is the b/w one of the two of them walking down the street and she is laughing. These are fantastic!
(06.30.10 @ 12:37 PM)
ally michele said:
AMAZING!! you did such a great job and whoot whoot for your bombtastic D3! :)
(06.30.10 @ 12:52 PM)
Jessica said:
Wow! This wedding looks seriously GORGEOUS! I cannot believe the venue and details...you did an amazing job capturing that!
(06.30.10 @ 01:05 PM)
feminist gold digger said:
I think these might be some of your best shots. Amazing.
(06.30.10 @ 01:13 PM)
AmyPunky Photography said:
This is so beautiful!!! I'm so jealous, I want a Nikon D3s too!!
(06.30.10 @ 01:13 PM)
Nicole Bunten said:
Amazing venue, amazing cake, amazing photographer! I love the shots of the bride walking through the rotating door...so creative.
(06.30.10 @ 02:12 PM)
Sasa said:
Wow! This is a visual feast. Just breathtaking. And what a beautiful bride - I loooove her dress.
(06.30.10 @ 03:31 PM)
Sasa said:
Wow! This is a visual feast. Just breathtaking. And what a beautiful bride - I loooove her dress.
(06.30.10 @ 03:31 PM)
melissa j said:
two things: 1. you make me want to shoot nikon soooo bad 2. do you just pinch yourself when you walk into a hall like that one and think "holy eff, i get to take pictures of this!!!". man, so cool!
great shots as always, chenin! :)
(06.30.10 @ 06:52 PM)
cameron clark| cameron + kelly studio said:
How's that NYC light? Looks pretty good after you got a hold of it. I want the back story on the money in the air shot. I think when you walk into a venue like that you look at your watch and think, "GO GO GO"
(06.30.10 @ 08:53 PM)
Becca said:
This is one of the most beautiful wedding shoots I have ever seen - intimate but with such wonderful, sweeping views. Clear and crisp but with a real warmth.
Thank you for sharing.
xx
(07.01.10 @ 07:45 AM)
erika said:
Really beautiful venue and images! I love the one of them sitting on the steps
(07.01.10 @ 12:32 PM)
Trude said:
Just stunning! Love that her ring is a sapphire and that dress is to die for! Great capture of what was obviously a wonderful event! :)
(07.01.10 @ 01:02 PM)
Lori R said:
Holy beautiful wedding! Chenin, you are so incredibly talented. These photos just look so perfect and timeless.
(07.01.10 @ 06:53 PM)
Emily Faulknor said:
These are beautiful photographs Chenin. what an amazing location! How are you liking Nikon?
(07.02.10 @ 09:06 AM)
Katharine said:
These images are AMAZING. The one of her in the rear-view mirror is so ridiculously perfect. And the one of her putting in her earring. Wow. These are so wonderful. I can't imagine how pleased the couple is.
(07.03.10 @ 02:43 PM)
Kevin Wrenn Photography said:
what a beautiful bride and lucky guy! My favorite is the rear view mirror shot. The entire set is fabulous!
(07.06.10 @ 09:00 AM)
Daniel Balboa said:
That was simply Amazing! Chenin. I'm blown away by your images.
(07.06.10 @ 11:31 AM)
Dana F said:
I heard the Brooklyn Flea was not going to be at One Hanson for a wedding to take place. I am thrilled you were the photographer for the event. You captured the day, the location and of course, the images beautifully. I adore your art!
(07.19.10 @ 01:03 PM)
CIndy said:
More great photos of course!! But, I have to say I LOVE her wedding dress. She is stunning.
(07.31.10 @ 10:02 AM)
Last weekend I shot Sasa and Arif's wedding at the lovely Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado Canyon. CA. It was a gorgeous day and a pleasure to watch these two get married. Sasa and Arif did an awesome job fusing her Persian culture and his Indian traditions into a beautiful ceremony that was truly perfect for this amazing couple.
As usual, I was lucky to work with some of the best vendors in the business:
Venue: Rancho Las Lomas
Wedding Planner: Jill Watson
Catering: 24 Carrots
Florals: Marcia Johnson
Cinematography: Parallel Media
Makeup: Nicole DeAnne
Music: Peter Papadopoulus with Vive Entertainment
Dress: San Patrick
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
Here are some of my favorite images from Sasa and Arif's Rancho Las Lomas wedding -
As usual, I was lucky to work with some of the best vendors in the business:
Venue: Rancho Las Lomas
Wedding Planner: Jill Watson
Catering: 24 Carrots
Florals: Marcia Johnson
Cinematography: Parallel Media
Makeup: Nicole DeAnne
Music: Peter Papadopoulus with Vive Entertainment
Dress: San Patrick
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
Here are some of my favorite images from Sasa and Arif's Rancho Las Lomas wedding -
To Sasa and Arif: Thanks for an amazing day! You are truly warm and wonderful people!
delightfully,
Chenin
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Chenin
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Stephanie Wales said:
Super HOT Black & White shot with that veil! Beautiful work.
(06.03.10 @ 05:43 PM)
Julie Renee said:
Beautiful shots, Chenin! Love the orange trees, and that B&W one with the veil actually made my drop my jaw from the sheer amazingness.
(06.03.10 @ 06:13 PM)
Sasa's MOH said:
Chenin, these are breathtaking. I totally cried looking at these...especially when I saw the hankie (I gave it to her). Brilliiant job in capturing this amazing day :)
(06.03.10 @ 07:24 PM)
BRETT ARTHUR WEDDINGS said:
I love the detail shots from this wedding. They have a really nice, classic feel to them. The portraits are beautiful as well!
(06.03.10 @ 09:20 PM)
TERRI said:
I love the shot with her holding her veil on each side. Such a pensive moment. Thanks for sharing, Chenin.
(06.04.10 @ 05:29 AM)
Harmony Loves said:
very gorgeous images. I love the fourth set down, just takes my breath away!
(06.04.10 @ 09:16 AM)
Brianna Phelan said:
These are truly a gorgeous telling of the day. I love the details and the expression on his face in the 2nd last image.
(06.04.10 @ 09:29 AM)
Rowena said:
I'm in love with her dress! Does anyone know where it's from?
(06.06.10 @ 12:48 PM)
amy b said:
wow! Beautiful touches and I always love your pc-e shots. Congratulations to the couple.
(06.09.10 @ 10:33 AM)
jill watson said:
Hi Chenin, I love all of the photos and how you captured the details and emotions of the day.. Sasa and Arif were so happy that day. I also love the black and white of Sasa...just perfect...you did an awesome job and I loved working with you....Jill
(06.11.10 @ 10:07 AM)
Nicole DeAnne said:
Fantastic Chenin! Thanks for the shout out. It was so great to see you & I have to say this wedding was captured beautifully! Great job!!
(06.13.10 @ 06:25 PM)
shipra said:
gorgeous! So much loveliness in these images. I would dearly love to go to a Persian wedding, the details and traditions look like they were wonderful - a visual feast.
(06.20.10 @ 09:50 AM)
Sara said:
Oh my gosh these are amazing! I especially love the one with the orange trees! It's absolutely magical!
(06.25.10 @ 10:01 AM)