It was a majestic Summer evening at the Hartley Botanica in Somis, California where Jennifer and Anthony were married. The details were beautiful. Jennifer and Anthony added a Unity Canvas Painting to their ceremony, which was so much fun. The smiles were simply contagious.
The Mother’s Rose Ceremony is a great way of honoring the Bride & Groom’s mothers or other family members during a wedding ceremony. The Rose or Flower ceremony allows the bride and groom a way for them to show gratitude for the love bestowed upon them. Mother’s Rose Ceremony 1 Marriage is a coming together… Read More
Those With Us In Spirit allows a moment to remember those who have passed away. Those With Us In Spirit 1 At this time, we’d like to take a moment of silence to remember those who are not here with us. Even though they are not here physically, they are a part of the foundation… Read More
The James Oviatt Building, commonly referred to as The Oviatt Building, is an Art Deco highrise in Downtown Los Angeles located at 617 S. Olive Street. In 1983, the Oviatt Building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Oviatt Penthouse sits at the top floor of this historic building and is a fabulous… Read More
The Bard Mansion in Port Hueneme, California was the historic home of Thomas R. Bard, a pioneer and colonist of California. Mr. Bard brought American customs and business methods to what is now known as Ventura County. This mansion resides on the Naval Base in Ventura County and is available as a wedding venue. I… Read More
Looking to elope in Southern California? The Beachcomber Bungalow located at 4490 Encinal Canyon Rd. Malibu, California 90265 is a tranquil little cottage overlooking the beaches in Malibu. I had the pleasure of marrying Alecia and David who came across the country to this little haven to get married. These photos come from the amazing… Read More
A Rose/Flower ceremony is a romantic way for the bride and groom to exchange their first gifts as husband and wife. Rose/Flower Ceremony 1 Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings – which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect; and a… Read More
A fun alternative to the traditional unity candle ceremony or sand ceremony, the Unity Canvas Painting Ceremony lets the couple celebrate their unity ceremony in an artistic way that truly represents themselves. Unity Canvas Painting Ceremony 1 Every marriage starts out as a blank canvas and every day is a splash of color. This blank… Read More
Lighting a Unity Candle during your wedding ceremony is a special way to symbolize your two lives joining together as one. Unity Candle Ceremony 1 BRIDE and GROOM, together as you light this candle of unity, you symbolize the flame of your own individual selves joining to ignite the partnership of marriage. You also bring… Read More
A handfasting ceremony is an ancient marriage ritual. Today, a handfasting ceremony is a beautiful and unique way to represent your union and honor your heritage. The ritual takes place during the ceremony, before the rings are exchanged. Handfasting Ceremony 1 As this knot is tied, so are your lives now bound. Woven into this… Read More