There’s nothing like the salty air of the Pacific Ocean and a beautiful wedding mere steps from the water on a Summer day in Southern California! Melissa & Sean’s Santa Monica wedding at the ultra-hip Casa del Mar was a joy to photograph. I had been anticipating this wedding from the first moment I met Melissa at my studio, and this excitement was further heightened after spending an afternoon with Melissa & Sean in downtown L.A. for their engagement session in the Spring. (Click here to view that session.)
The event unfolded in a relaxed and timely manner thanks to planner Maryam Forutan from Delicate Details. The day began in Melissa’s bridal suite where I captured stunning details from her immaculate gown to an array of various, elegant embellishments that added to her chic ensemble. From there, the bride and groom had their first few emotional moments as they saw each other for the first time as soon-to-be Husband and wife (see images below).
From the Bride & Groom, to the 20+ person bridal party and guests everyone was fun, energetic and a delight to work with. I was also blessed with an amazing team for this event, which further aided in the success of this pleasant day. Special thank you to Greg Fiore, Kyle Ellis, Mathew & Lindsay Groves. The vendors that came together to put on this amazing event were also pivotal in making this day especially memorable. Here are just a few:
Planner – Maryam Forutan / Delicate Details
Entertainment – DeBois Productions
Florist – BeBuds Florist
Cake – Vanilla Bake Shop
Hair/Makeup – Sheree Pouls / Lips and Locks
Enjoy a few of my favorites!
Danny Baker
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