I have never seen a bride get ready so quickly! We had to hurry to beat the rain that was coming any moment. I blinked and Monica was ready to go. No stress, just pure excitement about seeing her almost hubby for the first look and knocking out some great images around the Mitten Building. (I could shoot here for every wedding and be happy.)
Monica and Justin pulled off a great DIY, rustic wedding with great fall colors. Wait until you see some of the fun details. And you gotta love a bow tie! Congrats you guys!
And man, these guys knew how to let loose...
Dress: made by Monica's sister!
Shoes: DSW
Cake and Cupcakes: Sweet Treats
To see more of their wedding, check out the slideshow below:
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/12/redding-wedding-justin-monica.html
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I had a few portrait shoots and we hung our holiday decorations. I was thrilled this morning to open my inbox and see that Stephanie over at the fabulous 'Fab You Bliss' blog featuring one of my favorite e-sessions.
You can see the whole post here.
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/12/featured-fab-you-bliss.html
I enjoy being around Nicole and Jessica so much. One of the reasons I'm so passionate about what I do is because I'm around love all the time. And these two... these two have been together for eight years already but they act like they just started dating. They are just so cute together. I'm looking forward to crying at their wedding in March.
And by the way, Jessica's family owns and runs my favorite valley restaurant. When we first met and they mentioned it, I had to get up and hug her with joy. Do you want some of the best southern/creole food in LA? Head on over to Les Sisters in Chatsworth. I like so many of their dishes that I often go for lunch and get a ton of side orders so I can have a little of everything! You can't go wrong with a restaurant whose tag line is, " So many hushpuppies, so little time"!
Nicole Says:
Karen i am speechless!! You simply are amazing!! I had images in my head about my weight and the whole nine yards but you take me past all my insecurities and allow me to see such beauty in all of this. You are one of a kind!! I CANNOT WAIT to see you in march!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!! Thank you!!
(12.02.11 - 07:51 PM)
Traci Underwood Says:
Tons of gorgeous photos,congrats! Wishing you many more years of happiness..
(08.20.12 - 09:42 AM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/12/santa-monica-engagement-photos.html
I'd been excited to shoot Reiko and Scott's wedding from the moment we met last year. I loved the way these two laughed together, what they wanted their wedding to represent and all the fun details they were planning. Plus they were having it at the Inn of the Seventh Ray, one of my favorite local venues.
Once again, it was hard for me to pick my favorites so make sure to view the slideshow below if you'd like to see more of their day. Congrats you guys!
Venue,coordinator, cake: the fabulous Kelly, The Inn of the Seventh Ray
Flowers: Garden Spells
Dress: MoriLee
Shoes: Converse
DJ: Paul Carganilla
Hair: Kat, Regis Salon
Lu Says:
beautiful...you captured the wedding perfectly
(11.17.11 - 04:40 PM)
roberta g. Says:
Just beautiful!
(11.17.11 - 07:35 PM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/11/topanga-wedding-1.html
The super cute DIY Bride blog featured Rachel and Jonathan's engagement session over the weekend. Rachel did such a great job styling our fun shot that I'm glad it's getting published! Plus they are so stinkin' cute! Head on over to DIY Bride to see the full post.
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/11/featured-diy-bride.html