Hyatt Valencia | Blessed Kateri | Valencia Country Club Wedding: Allen + Laura
August 31, 2011 | Filed Under weddings | Leave a Comment
After more than 50+ plus weddings this is my very first ever local wedding. Although Santa Clarita is part of Los Angeles county, it is somehow detached in a sense that it is situated on the top edge of the map. Nearby places that come to mind only include San Fernando Valley and Palmdale.
Setting up a meeting with Allen and Laura was a breeze. I guess now I know how it feels to book a local wedding. The wedding was at Blessed Kateri, the very same church my family goes to; where my youngest son Jacob was baptized. It was an awesome experience covering a wedding ceremony in a church I go to every Sunday.
The wedding was very relaxed and smooth flowing. Reynar, our second shooter, who by the way is also local, thought that it was one of the best weddings he had been to.
I love the presence of kids at their wedding. There were lots of them and were always smile- ready.
As the day ended, I felt like I still possessed the same energy that got me going at the start of the day. Valencia Country Club is a mere 5mins drive from my home.:) I’m so looking forward to more local weddings.
Congratulations Allen and Laura!
Vince
Calamigos Ranch Malibu Wedding | Westlake Village Inn: Matt and Nicole
August 14, 2011 | Filed Under weddings | Leave a Comment
Our first wedding after our vacation, I still had a touch of jetlag but the fun I had was a better remedy than a can of Redbull!
Nicole’s attention to detail is shown in the many aspects that made their wedding fun and special. I remember her call a few months ago when she explained over the phone some of her wedding ideas. The ‘I do’ stick-ons on the soles of her shoes was indeed, a sweet touch.
She looked gorgeous on her Vera Wang gown and the addition of a black sash on her waist and accessories during the reception gave it a different yet fun look.
Other wedding details that i liked include the ‘Mr and Mrs’ banner; the dessert station which boasted of mouth-watering sweets; the photobooth and the use of sparklers for their grand exit.
I was awed by Calamigos Ranch, it was picture perfect. There were little touches that made my job as a photographer a lot easier. There’s so much more to explore. I’m looking forward to November when I’ll be covering another wedding in this venue.
Thanks again to Reynar Jacinto for second shooting. Congratulations Matt and Nicole!
Vince
