What a gorgeous day this was…no June gloom down on the beach!  Leyla and Manny will be married this summer in Newport Coast, California.  Leyla inspires me to work out…and not eat sugar!  What a gorgeous model she is!  Ok, Manny you too:)  Can’t wait to see everything come together!  I heard there might be soup cans tied to the end of the Rolls.

Photos courtesy of : Joe Latter Photographer

Sheila, our lovely sweet as pie bride from Atlanta Georgia will be marrying the charming soft spoken Shawn! They are going to have an intimate wedding at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, with one of the most fine dining experiences their guests will ever have. Dinner will be prepared by Chef Strong of Studio Restaurant. Their guests will get to choose courses table side, restaurant style…teaser: slow roasted pork belly, sauteed napa cabbage, scallions, apple butter and spiced glaze. YUUUM!

Photos Courtesy of: Joe Latter Photographer

I wanted to share some of Angela & Johnny’s engagement photos by Lin and Jirsa Photography. Angela & Johnny took their engagement photos around Balboa Island and took photos in the daytime and at night. These photos display their fun-loving vibe, and I like how their photos tell a love story. I am looking forward to their wedding this month at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. Stay tuned for their wedding photos!

Photos courtesy of Lin and Jirsa Photography:

Kristen & Brian live in Washington DC, but are having a destination wedding next June in Southern California. For their engagement photos, Kristen & Brian wanted to capture photos that reflected their personalities and lifestyle. They took pictures at Union Station (waited out the heavy rain), and were able to end the day’s shoot throwing the football around in the sun! I am looking forward to their wedding next year. Special thanks to Katelyn James Photography for sharing their engagement photos.

Photos courtesy of Katelyn James Photography:

Maretha and Andy are not only a great couple but a fashionable one at that. They wanted to create a love story that captured their relationship of fun and romance. They had multiple outfit changes, from casual to elegant. John with John and Joseph Photography captured their engagement session at several stylish locations. The Viceroy Hotel proved to be a great start, followed by some outdoor shots at Griffith Park, a stroll down Rodeo Drive, and ended with some dramatic evening photos at the LACMA. I loved Maretha’s pink evening gown and the rockin heels she had hiding underneath. I have to say this….Maretha has a great body, lots of discipline on eating…she inspired me to hire her trainer even. I just need to work on my diet…doesn’t help when Maretha gives me bread to eat. LOL, I can’t wait to see the final decor for their upcoming wedding at the St Regis Monarch Beach,hint…white carpet!!!

Photos courtesy of John Hong, John and Joseph Photography:

Edward & Virginia are too sweet for words, and they make an awesome couple! I have the pleasure of working with Virginia & Edward on their upcoming wedding at the Montage Laguna Beach, and I am really looking forward to their big day! Special thanks to Troy & Aimee Grover, Troy Grover Photographers, for capturing these beautiful engagement photos. It looks like you all had a fun time during the engagement session!

Photos courtesy of Troy Grover, Troy Grover Photographers:

We love Ashley & Greg’s engagement photos! Joey with John and Joseph Photography captured Ashley & Greg having some fun. Ashley and Greg look amazing and I love the outfits that they picked for the photos. It is fun to see our Details Details couples take engagement photos because we get to see them in a totally different environment from their wedding. I am looking forward to their wedding coming up at The St. Regis Monarch Beach. Thank you to Joey & John for sharing these engagement photos with all of us! We can’t say enough praises about John and Joseph Photography!

Photos courtesy of Joey, John and Joseph Photography:

Ilyse & David are an awesome couple and I am looking forward to their wedding coming up at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Ilyse and David took their engagement photos around Venice Beach and even went to one of my favorite streets, Abbot Kinney. Venice is a great spot for photos, and one of Jan Garcia’s favorite places to shoot. I have been a big fan of Jan Garcia with Jan Garcia Photography…love his lighting techniques and how he always captures the sweetest moments. Thanks Jan for sharing some of your favorite engagement photos with us! Ilyse and David, you two look great and I can’t wait to see your wedding photos!

Photos courtesy of Jan Garcia Photography:

Nicole & Daniel are an awesome couple and make a good looking pair! Christine with Christine Bentley Photography found the perfect spot in Laguna Beach to begin their photo session. The photos started at the nature preserve in Laguna, followed by some great night time shots at the Newport Dunes and Lido Village. You can see Nicole & Daniel had some fun during their engagement shoot! I am looking forward to their wedding at The Parker in Palm Springs.

Photos courtesy of Christine Bentley Photography:

As wedding season is quickly approaching, we are now getting to see lots of engagement sessions. Check out Saori & Tom…such a beautiful couple! Jan Garcia with Jan Garcia Photography was the mastermind behing the camera. We love Jan’s photography! Jan took Saori & Tom around Laguna Beach for the photo shoot…they had beautiful lighting after some light rain. We are looking forward to their wedding at the Montage in Laguna Beach.

Photos courtesy of Jan Garcia Photography: