On Sunday morning, before I was shooting Cristina and James' wedding I peeked out the window and smiled a big sigh of relief. Clear blue skies and not a gray cloud in sight. Yahoo! Happy bride= happy photographer.
The ceremony took place at the Wayfarer's Chapel in Palos Verdes. The grounds are breathtaking and the church itself is magical inside, with glass walls and trees surrounding. It was special for me to shoot there because my parents got married at the very same spot over forty years ago.
Cristina was one of the most relaxed brides I've ever dealt with. I asked her if she was nervous and she said, "No, not at all... I'm excited." She and James have been together for almost a decade so I think she was pretty confident in her decision to marry him.
After vows were exchanged, we drove along the Palos Verdes coast to get some shots of the bridal party by the ocean.
The reception took place at the Doubletree Hotel in San Pedro. As guests arrived, cocktails were enjoyed across from the marina as the sun was setting. The rest of the reception took place upstairs in the ballroom, with the centerpieces being gorgeous orchids and the accent color a warm raspberry.
Cristina and James played their own version of the "Newlywed Game" which was quite the entertainment for their guests. One thing I noticed about this couple is how much fun they have together. They were laughing and enjoying each other all night.
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Pruchyanimit. Enjoy your honeymoon in Tahiti!
