Caroline Tran Photographer – Los Angeles Wedding Photography

I have fallen behind on blogging.  It has been a super busy time of year, but I’m getting caught up, so stay tuned for more updates.

Selina & Chris got married at the beautiful Carneros Inn in Napa, CA.  Napa was a treat for everyone as most guest flew in from LA and London.

The gorgeous bouquets:

Selina’s sister-in-law taking a final look before heading out.

The cute cottages at Carneros have these cool outdoor showers in the enclosed patio.

The view from their patio.  Isn’t it gorgeous?

Selina’s mom had to poke through her closing piercing.  ouch!  I love how intensely everyone is watching here.

She had just zipped Selina up and couldn’t hold back her tears.  I love how the getting ready moments are always filled with so much emotions.

Selina’s all ready!

As usual, it took the guys 10 minutes to get ready.

And the ceremony begins!

At the end of the aisle, Selina and her father shared a sweet embrace.  It was such a sweet moment!  I checked my time stamp when I got home and that hug lasted 5 minutes!  so so sweet!

Selina’s friend & pianist.  I love how the piano looks outdoors.

Super cute readings…

Exchanging vows…

Just married!  I love how happy she looks and how loving he is!

It was SUCH an honor to be able to document Selina & Chris’ destination wedding in Napa, CA.  Selina has been a woman I’ve admired for years now.  To quote her brother, she’s the “Doogie Howser of business”.   As one of her undergraduate projects at Stanford, she created what’s now known as Evite.

A few years ago, she moved to London to be a senior vice-president at Ticketmaster UK.  This is where she met Chris, and now a new chapter begins for them.

The first day of celebration began at Nicholson Ranch with her Mendhi application ceremony.   Karen did a fantastic job!  I love the peacock!

Selina’s beautiful dress.  Love the details!

Lots of love and lots of helping hands, not only evident in the details of this destination wedding, but also in how many hands were ready to help her dress without ruining her henna.

Her father had tried many different styles of draping and had been practicing.  He knew exactly how he wanted to do it.  It’s so sweet to see how special this day was for him!

He even helped her put her shoes on!  This is a moment I don’t see often.

Selina’s mom was explaining to Selina some of the mendhi tradition.  One that made Selina laugh so hard is how the groom’s initials is hidden in the henna design.  Since most Indian weddings are arranged, the wedding night can be a bit awkward, so as an ice breaker game, the groom searches for his initials that night.  As her mom put it, “It helps for the… you know!” and nudges Selina.   Selina couldn’t stop laughing!  It was such a cute moment!

Can you find Chris’ initials?

Did you find it?    Karen then stayed the rest of the evening to apply henna for guests.  So beautiful!

Selina’s mom brought these beautiful earrings for Selina.

Selina and her dad are super close.   Even though they live on opposite sides of the world, they talk all the time.  It was evident how close they are and how much they have missed each other.

A sweet moment between Chris & Selina.  Since majority of guests flew in for the wedding, Selina and Chris each had lot of friends and family to catch up with, so finding them together like this was not common this first night.  But the few moments they shared together was filled with so much love and joy.

Another sweet candid moment caught between Selina and her mom.

It was a perfect night with delicious Indian food catered by Junnoon.

Stay tuned for Day 2!