We recently attended the ABC OC event at the Villa San Juan Capistrano to network with the area’s biggest wedding professionals. We had a great time, and it was wonderful to be surrounded by amazing talent who strive to do nothing but the best! Brides checking out venues should definitely consider The Villa if they want a quaint and intimate venue with an outdoor reception and great potential for some artistic Villa San Juan Capistrano wedding photography.

The space was really is perfect for a outdoor ceremony and reception. What was really neat about the venue was that it was about 60 degrees that evening but because of the strategically placed outdoor heaters, the whole area was warm- no sweaters necessary! The venue has the feel of a spanish house, and because of the tall walls covered with lush green ivy you have that sense of intimacy with organic and rustic flair. My favorite part of the evening was that Sweet and Saucy were there with a plethora of desserts. Check out our photos below.

Awesome desserts provided by Sweet and Saucy

Table designs by GBS Linens, Signature Rentals, Floral Occasions and Whitney Rose Floral

We enjoyed some fabulous cocktails from Pharmacie - Mixologists specializing in Sour and Aromatic Cocktails.

We met Leora from Copper Willow Paper Studio.

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We had a great time meeting all of you brides, grooms, and special maids of honors, mothers, grandmothers, at the Anaheim Great Bridal Expo! Thanks for stopping by and getting to know us! While all the hustle and bustle we managed to pull the camera out and take a few photographs.

Our Booth

Gorgeous florals by Henry at Petal To The Meadow .

Bridal attire from popular designers like Alfred Angelo and Vera Wang were modeled at the mini fashion show.

Here are some photos in case you missed it.

The cutest moment of all was when they played music from Beauty and the Beast and  the “groom” knelt down to hand his “bride” a rose.

2013 Anaheim Great Bridal Expo Giveaway

AND THE WINNER IS…..

Second Prize Winners:

Cindy M.

Sue U.

First Prize Winners:

Annie R.

Christine B.

Grand Prize Winner:

Manuel B.

We also have some DVD Slideshows to give away.  All winners will be contacted this week.

Congratulations!

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event give us a call at (562) 201-9494 or email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com.

We’re so happy and proud that this is our first wedding on our brand new blog. But as much as a milestone as it is for us, it’s even bigger that we announce Alice and Ben’s marriage to the world! Their wedding was a amazing two day event.  As Ben’s mother said to me, “Ben and Alice are now married in the eye’s of God, in the eye’s of the law, and in the tradition of the Chinese Culture.”  There’s no getting out of it now guys! LOL  But seriously, we couldn’t be happier for the two of you, and we can’t wait for many more visits to Arizona and celebrating more special moments with you and your families.

Below is just a sneak preview of their Catholic Church Ceremony at St Bernard’s Church, their American Wedding Reception at Firesky Resort, their Chinese Tea Ceremony, and their Chinese Wedding Reception at the Great Wall Banquet. Phew!  That’s a lot of celebrating!  But Alice and Ben totally deserved every moment of it, every toast, and every well wish.  We are so honored to have been invited to be a part of it all. Cheers to Ben and Alice!

We can’t possibly fit everything into a single sneak peak article, so over the next few days we’ll present to you the amazing moments that happened. Enjoy

 The romance…

The Bridal Party

The lovely Catholic Ceremony and the equally beautiful and meaningful Chinese Tea Ceremony

There wasn’t a shortage of candid happy moments either. 

This was one of my favorite moments of the getting ready. I had gone down the hall to check in with Ben and the guys and all of the sudden I hear shouting coming from down the hall.  I ran back to the girls room, and I heard the ladies cheering to the world “ALICE IS GETTING MARRIED!”  Such a sweet moment.

They even had a grand ceremony exit with BUBBLES.

If we said to people Sonic the Hedgehog battled a giant banana you think people would believe us?  No we weren’t high. It happened.

The lovely details.

and of course one of our favorite times of the reception, night-fashion portraiture, at Firesky Resort

So stay tuned after a brief word from our sponsors. =X.

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.