I had such a great time photographying Angel and Jimmy’s wedding.  They’re such a wonderful couple… so sweet and down to earth!  Angel and I totally hit it off  minute I walked into the salon where she got her hair and make up done.  We chatted on and on about grad school and about life in general.  Angel is PA (Physician’s Assistant) that graduated from Western University in Pomona (the school where I want to go for my Pharm.D).  She gave my lots of helpful tips regarding grad school!

Angel’s rock is just simply beautful!  And for those who don’t know… I go gaga over rings!!! I don’t know when or how it started, but I am just fascinated with how beautiful and unique every ring looks.  Here are my two favorites of Angel and Jimmy’s symbol of love!

Here’s our lovely bride sipping away at her Starbucks’s as she gets ready for her big day.

LOVE the lashes!!!

After the salon, Angel went to the SLS hotel in Beverly Hill (formerly known as Le Meridien) where she and her girls got ready.

Angel was so kind and sweet that she offered to lend me her wedding dress for my engagement shoot this coming Friday.  I was blown away with her generosity.  Her name totally suits her…  inside and out!

Being a tad behind schedule,  Angel and her girls rushed to the car so that they can go back to the salon and get her veil in before going to Church.  In the car, I suddenly realized they had forgotten their flowers in the room.  Being the only not in heels and can move around faster, Angel asked me to go to the room and grab the box with all the flowers. Unfortunately the key was also left behind in the room! I had to wait in line at the front desk to get another key.  The funny thing is… there was another person in front of the line that kept talking and talking and talking.  I couldn’t wait any longer so I had to reach up and tap this 6 feet 9 individual on the shoulder (I am 5 feet 2).  “Excuse me sir but I have a bride in the car who’s running late and she needs to speak with the clerk to get a key into her room because she forgot something. I don’t mean to be rude, but could I go first and you continue your chat after?”  He was cool about it, but he had a look on his face which probably reads “do you even know who i am…”  Well… I ran into this man again while in the elevator. I don’t know why but it always happens that when you’re running late, the elevator has to stop at every floor before you can get to yours.  The door opens; he steps out.  His friend held the the elevator door opens as they talked some more once he was already out.  I once again had to speak up.

So… are you wondering who this man is???  Well… I found out later that he a professional basketball player for the Miami Heat.  He’s Michael Beasley! Jimmy (our groom) is a hugh fan of Michael Beasley.  In fact, the groom and his boys took some pictures with Michael earlier in the day.

I felt really stupid!

Angel and Jimmy’s exchange their vows at St. Brendan Church in Los Angeles.  This church was beautiful.  It was very well lit; perfect for photos.  Their Priest was very nice and what’s even better is that he’s a man of humor.

I captured Jimmy’s reaction as he saw Angel for the first time as she’s walking down the aisle with her parents.  I thought it was soooooo cute how he started crying the moment the doors open and he saw his bride!

The reception was held a Empress Pavillion in LA.  They served a delicious 10 course meal for their guests. After dinner was night filled with lots of entertainment.

Jimmy drove right into her dress for the garter… no hesitations! You go boy!!!

This group was definitely a dancing crowd! WOW!!!  Breaking dance, to getting down low low low with each other, and doing a dance off!

Watch out!!!  He’s downing Hennessy Cognac!!!  Be careful there because you might and drunk…

…and when you get drunk… I have the opportunity to take photos of you!  Dancing like this!!!

Angel & Jimmy, thank you again for having us at your wedding! Gavin and I had a wonderful time.  Hope you both have lots of fun in Maui!

We’ll definitely have to grab dinner together and hang out again soon!