You know it’s going to be a fabulous wedding when you see your bride in the morning and you both squeal with delight upon seeing each other.  You may remember this amazing couple from their Bonnie & Clyde engagement session, as well as their picnic session.

Time to get married!

We ran off to a park for more photos.

The girls.

The boys.

Now that’s a wedding party.

Les, Armando and I snuck off for a few portraits.

Time for a party.  This place was a hidden gem.  I couldn’t believe how beautiful it was here.  Not to mention the fantastic details and colors!

Leslie & Armando’s Vendors:
Photographers: Shannon Lee & Chris Ellis
Videographer: All Because He Asked
Coordinator: Tina Molina Events & Design
Florist: Ninfa’s Flowers & Gifts
Makeup: Lauren Manzano
Hair: Elizabeth Cedillo
Ceremony: Santa Rosa Catholic Church
Reception: 94th Aero Squadron
Cake: Lotus Bakery
DJ: R2 Entertainment

Heather & Eric are both librarians.  They met at a convention of sorts and it was literally love at first sight.  When Heather first met him, she was concerned that perhaps he was married, but soon realized that the pockets of his jacket were still sewn shut.  She knew that if he were a married man, this would not be the case.  They talked for hours, Heather refusing to leave until he asked to see her again.  And like a smart man, he did.

Heather had a very special inscription on her ring.  Being both librarians, so she chose to have the Dewey decimal system for Missouri, marriage and love placed on her ring.  Really?  Does it get cuter than this?

Time to see the groom!

Even though it was absurdly hot and sticky, Eric and Heather were total troopers.  We ran around the Missouri Botanical Garden like we owned it and got some fabulous shots.

Heather’s best friend is a man, so she had what she called a “man-tron” her Man of Honor.  He did his duties very well, even touching her up before her ceremony!

Their reception was at the St Louis Schlafly Bottleworks.

These cards were hand painted by Eric’s mother for each guest individually.  What a great keepsake!

Happy Wedding Eric & Heather!

When Jodi told me that Chris proposed to her at Disneyland, I mentioned how fun it would be to shoot their engagement session here.  She loved the idea and the rest is history.

They even reenacted the engagement.

After a small break and a quick change, we headed over to California Adventure.

What an amazing fun day!!  A big shout out to my dear friend, stylist guru, Tashina, for tagging along and helping out.  And thank you to Jodi & Chris for bringing me along for the fun!  Can’t wait for your wedding this fall.

For those of you who know me at all, you’ll know I recently found this new band I’m quite fond of, Lady Danville.  Their music is super catchy and unique.  If you haven’t heard them, check them out on facebook or myspace.

On Monday night, I had the pleasure of photographing the boys at Largo, in LA.  They opened for One EskimO, a very talented UK band.  Since they don’t allow photographing in the theater, I was allowed to take photos upstairs in the sound booth, maybe the best seat in the house.  Maybe.  But then I think any seat in a room where Lady Danville is playing is a good seat.

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for Aram and Arthur’s wedding.  The sky was blue, the clouds were amazing, it wasn’t too hot.. really, in Southern California what more could you ask for? A smoking hot bride with a gorgeous dress and rockin’ shoes? Check.

Such a handsome groom!  Oh.. wait…

I can’t give enough praise to my amazing 2nd photographer, Jeremy Chou, who spent the morning with Arthur and his groomsmen.  He got some of the most clever shots.  I just adore Arthur’s cell phone.  And if you notice.. even though the bride and groom slept in separate parts of town, they had matching pajamas.  Are you kidding me?  Too cute.

Onto the dress with help from sister-in-law to be, Alexa, who’s wedding I shot nearly 2 years ago.  How is that possible?

Time to go see the groom.

Time to get married!

We took a few more with the wedding party before sneaking off for a few on our own.  Of course we also brought Orlando complete with his bow tie!

Party time!

Aram’s close friend sang a song for everyone at the wedding.  She had the most incredible voice.  Then she gave a speech in Korean to Aram that had everyone crying.  Aww…

At Charles’s wedding, Arthur was the seat for Alexa.  They figured it was only fair for him to play the part at this wedding.

Seriously out of all the weddings I’ve done I’ve never seen three men so eager for the garter.  Am-a-zing.

A bride taking photos at her own wedding?  Ha! She partied too.

Congrats you two!!!

Aram & Arthur’s Vendors ::
Venue :: Green River Golf Course in Corona, CA
2nd Photographer :: Jeremy Chou of Jeremy Chou Photoworks
Among others. More coming soon as I acquire the list. If you were a vendor and would like to be credited, please email me! shannon@shannonleeimages.com