Wedding at Bel-Air Bay Club

On Sunday, I had the pleasure of taking a wonderful drive down PCH. I arrived at the Bel-Air Bay Club where the view was stunning. When I arrived at the
Bel-Air Bay Club, I went to say hello to Karen. I like to arrive at least 30 minutes before I am supposed to be there. I found Karen so nice and cozy in her room taking a small nap. That morning, Karen received some beautiful flowers that Mikey had sent to her. So cute!! She read the card and it got me teary-eyed. Karen and Mikey chose this location to celebrate their marriage. The gazebo, where the ceremony took place, had the view of the Pacific Ocean. What a day!! It was warm, sunny and full of emotions. Karen and Mikey chose to see each other before the ceremony, which is very popular right now. I try very hard to make their day as special as it is. We call it the “first look”.
I have been very happy with the way I have set the meeting. I make it intimate and romantic. Right after the ceremony, we finished the portraits that we needed to do; and then, party time! Steve, who was in charge of 11H Entertainment, was the Master of Ceremonies and he rocked the house! Everyone danced and enjoyed the music and had a wonderful time. I have always enjoyed working with Rene Miranda; he helped me so much!! Thank you, Rene. During the party, Mikey wanted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his parents. Congratulations!! I get so emotional when precious moments like these happen. I guess it is because I will never have the opportunity to see my own parents have that joy. But I am so lucky that I get to live it through others. God is good to me.

I would like to thank all of the people who worked very hard on this event:

Starcross’d Films…I love these guys!! I really do. They are professional and so sweet.
Steve Muchnij from 11H Entertainment.
Mario Murcia, the manager of food and service at the Bel-Air Bay Club.
Sky Flowers…great service and everything looked fresh.
Ray Santos (323-842-5422) for helping Karen and all the ladies with their make-up and hair.
Town and Country…thanks to Ted for making sure everything looked perfect (he is Mikey’s brother).
Melanie Eslava.. for making sure everything run on time.. : )

Some of my favorites of the day!!

The flower that Mikey send her with a beautiful card..



Three generations in one room..

Love what Rene did ...



Getting Blessed by his father.. Huge in our traditions..





The whole bridal Party.. Photo taken by Rene while I set the shoot.

Continue the bridal party... by me : )







The parents...

Thank you Mikey and karen for letting me be there in your special day..

Wedding at the Camarillo Ranch House

The wedding of Dave and Christy was a wedding that we waited a while for; it took place on the gorgeous grounds of the
Camarillo Ranch House.
I met Christy a few years back in a kick boxing class. That was fun! We have been friends ever since then. I was so honored when she asked me to be her wedding photographer. I felt so happy and excited to be there when she walked down the aisle to meet her future husband, Dave. The day of her wedding, Christy and the girls were getting ready at the Westlake Inn Hotel in Westlake Village. I love the grounds of this hotel for photos. We used them before the girls left in their limousine for the Ranch House.
The wedding was a total hit! The Red Barn, at the Ranch House, had never been used before for a wedding. We got to be the first ones to use it after its restoration. What a pleasure! The ceremony took place at the Ranch House, too; the location was perfect. Christy’s wedding day was just as she had imagined it would be. The staff at the Camarillo Ranch House did their best to accommodate any request that we had. Thank you guys! At this wedding, I got to enjoy the company of many lady friends that I have not seen for a while, such as, Andrea and Tricia. Thank you ladies for all of your help and for making me feel so welcome!!

Special thanks to Angelica and David for helping me with Christy’s wedding; you are the best!!

Command Performace Catering Group. ( Ask for Joe) if you like attention to details they are the best!!
CMW video productions ( Clerence is owesome!)

This one by David Pelaez.




Christy walking with his father... Love Dave's face..

Thank you Dave and Christy have fun at Hawaii.