Caroline Tran Photographer – Los Angeles Wedding Photography

I just love that opening image of the wedding party.    You may recognize Chris and Brenda from their super cute engagement session.  They had a super fun wedding day.  Chris and Brenda held their ceremony in Chris’ parents beautiful backyard in San Marino – yes, the same city where Father of the Bride took place.

I love the getting ready moments… like this moment of her mom helping her with her veil.

While they were getting ready, Chris sent Brenda a note and made her tear up.  Her perfect makeup was done by the fabulous Nicole Deanne.

She wrote back and sealed it with a kiss… only to get a funny “too generic, try again” message back.

The guys all wore suspenders.  I totally love the look.

I love this next photo of Chris waiting for the ceremony to start.

Commerce Flowers decorated the backyard with pink, green & white lanterns.

they also had pink & white parasols for their guests.

They released white doves at the end of the ceremony!

Then we were off to the Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica for their reception.  Of course you can’t be in Santa Monica without running onto the beach!

We had such a fun time with the wedding party on the beach!!

They were such troopers!  I kept making them run up and down the beach and they were still all smiles.

And I love this photo of them walking back.  They look so cool, though they’re probably just tired from all the running.  hehe.  We then headed back to the reception to catch the tail end of cocktail hour.

For favors, they gave out mini beard papas, boxed and wrapped in super cute paper.  One of their groomsmen owns 2 beard papa’s!

I LOVE the gorgeous kimono Chris’ mom wore:

They had some of the most hilarious speeches:

Congrats to Brenda & Chris!  Your wedding and reception were beautiful!

The wonderful vendors who made this wedding possible:

• Flowers: Commerce Flowers
• Make up & hair: Nicole Deanne
• Cake: Torrance Bakery
• Cream puff favors: Beard Papas
• Coordinator: Serenity Events (Caroline Chang)
• Coordinator: White August (John Kim)

I love the above photo.  It looks so classic.  Would you believe that’s right in the middle of Beverly Hills?  I would not have expected such a scenery right in the middle of the city.  That’s actually their reflection in a pond.  I love the slight texture it has from the surface of the water.

Jacky and Matthew are SO in love!  I love watching the way they look at each other.  They have such admiration for one another and have such amazing chemistry.  I could instantly feel their connection and see how happy they make each other.

This park was literally on the corner of 2 major streets in Beverly Hills.  I would’ve never expected such a beautiful spot in the middle of the city!  I love all the palm trees!  It’s so LA.

charity:water update – we’re at $100!  Thanksgiving is just 10 days away!  10 more days to have your comments go towards a charity:water!  If you just joined us, I’m donating A buck a comment!

Another note: I rearranged my shoot schedule and now have another spot for a portrait session available.  I have a prime afternoon/sunset session available on Nov 21st in Monterey!  Email me if you’re interested!  caroline [at] carolinetran [dot] net.

Happy Monday!  Have a great week!