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The Pacific Edge | Laguna Beach CA Wedding Photography

01.29.10

The Pacific Edge Villa in Laguna Beach is becoming a pretty popular place! Since my sister Michelle got married their in September 2009, we have received many requests to blog post more photos from the wedding. This post is focused on showcasing the setting of the villa. As you may know, the ceremony and reception can both take place on the villa's deck which is mounted right into the sand, just steps from the Pacific Ocean waves. After helping plan about seven weddings in the past year, I can definitely say there are not many places in Southern California with where you can be this close to the sand without paying the $100,000 price tag. So far, I have not found any other wedding venue quite like it.

Enjoy the photos!

The entry to the Pacific Edge Villa:

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The Ceremony site on the Pacific Edge deck:

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Michelle's entrance with my father, and then her grand entrance with Mark:

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The ceremony arrangements by Bella Blooms:

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The ocean themed cake in their pink, green, and cream wedding colors by Cakeland:

Their Head Table on the Pacific Edge Villa's deck:

The guests tables at reception on the Pacific Edge Villa's deck:

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The view from the balcony of the Honeymoon Suite on the 3rd floor of the Pacific Edge Villa:

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We snuck Michelle and Mark out during the cocktail hour for some fun candid photos in the sand:

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I guess Mark was practicing carrying Michelle over the threshold:

The Pacific Edge Villa makes a beautiful backdrop:

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The Honeymoon Suite's bathroom, decorated by Kerry Pulverman of de Luxe Weddings & Events:

The Pacific Edge's Villa is pretty much an open canvas as far as decor goes. Here are a few more photos of a mixer Robert and I attended at the Pacific Edge in November.

The Canopy was provided by Signature Party Rentals:

The buffet setup on the villa's lower level by Country Garden Caterers:

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The guests mingling on the deck:

This photo made it on the front page of Pacific Edge's wedding website. Yeah!

The Pacific Edge Hotel is located at:

647 South Coast Highway

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Please contact Rebecca Peng at (949) 281-5703 to schedule a visit.

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Jen Disney:

Cool venue! Lovely shots and great details!

(01.31.10)

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Anaheim White House Wedding Reception | Photography

01.21.10

This week's blog for Wedding Tip Thursday's: Win the Wedding Reception Dinner of Your Dreams by Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style.

The Great Valentine's Day Giveaway

Calling all grooms....A local venue giveaway you can't afford to miss!

I know there are at least a few of you out there who have not booked your Valentine's dinner yet. (That's okay, we won't tell.) And for those of you who have already booked, you might want to add a second "surprise" dinner to your plans :)

Here's your chance to impress your future wife and look like a hero!

The Anaheim White House Restaurant has recently unveiled their brand new West Wing. To celebrate they are giving one lucky couple the wedding reception dinner of their dreams, especially if you love Italian food.

How do you win?

To enter the contest, simply make a reservation at the Anaheim White House to have dinner February 12-16,2010. Call (714)772-1381. Please let them know that you would like to enter the contest when you call to make your Valentine's dinner reservation.

A winner will be selected at random and announced on February 19^th by owner Bruno Serato.

What do you win?

A Wedding Reception at the Anaheim White House for up to 100 guests valued at $20,000!

Which includes:

Food
Beverages
Tables
Gold Chivari Chairs (check out the custom fabric in the photo below)
Silver charger plates with Ivory Napkins (see photo below)
Chandelier Centerpieces (of course, photo below)
Golden Linens
Use of the new West Wing

With all the fabulousness that is included in this generous giveway by the Anaheim White House, you should have plenty of room in for music, flowers, coordination, and photography to book your favorite vendors! We have our favorite vendors too, of whom we have collaborated with. We can wholeheartedly stamp our JEP seal of approval for their dedication and passion to take care of you! So feel free to contact us if you want to ask for advice.

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD EATING!

Treat your significant other to a Valentine's Dinner in the Abraham Lincoln Room:

Look up to see the Fabric Swagging in the Lincoln Room:

A charming Eiffel Tower vase accents the table pretty nicely. These centerpieces are found on many of the tables in this cozy venue.

Hold your Rehearsal Dinner in one the many private banquet rooms in the Main House:

At last....The West Wing:

Check out the intricate details on this Candelabra:

I never knew napkins could be handsome, but this one definitely is. Bow tie and all:

The attention to detail in the room's design and features is lovely. Look at the fabric on this Chivari chair. Yes, it is included in your wedding reception! And no need to spend extra money for chair covers or sashes.

The gold linens, silver chargers and ivory napkins are also included. What a deal!

Rob was so inspired by the wall art he wanted to add a little touch of 'old world renaissance' to the photo. Check out the before and after transformation!

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Millicent:

i love the deatil shots.
Amazing!

(02.11.10)

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Seven 4 One Hotel | Wedding Photography| Laguna Beach

01.14.10

INTRODUCING.....

PLANNING TIP THURSDAYS!

What you ask, is planning tip Thursdays? Well, considering that we are Photographers, not coordinators, ours tips are going to focus on all things PHOTOGENIC!

Each week we will feature something that we think will add beauty or art to your wedding. We may feature a venue, a vendor, or a piece of your wedding wardrobe :)

So, why Thursdays? Well, we figured most of our clients are hard working individuals with Monday- Friday 9a-5p jobs. By Thursday at lunch or night, you are probably surfing the net in need of some hard earned relaxation to gear up for Friday. And- by posting on Thursday- you still have time to schedule appointments for the weekend with any of our featured vendors- giving you something extra special to look forward to on the weekend.

Stay tuned, this is gonna be fun!

Now on to this Thursday's featured Venue....

I recently visited the Seven 4 One Hotel in Laguna Beach with wedding coordinator, Kerry Pulverman from de Luxe Weddings & Events. Any of our 2010 and 2011 brides interested in getting married in Laguna Beach, but can't break the bank on other hotels like the Surf and Sand or the Montage, or if you just want a little something different, you should check out Seven 4 One.

Seven 4 One is a unique boutique hotel with an amazingly modern vibe. Some of the perks of this hotel, from a photography perspective are:

1) You can rent out the entire 28 room hotel- so we won't have to worry about lookey loos or tourists getting in all the shots!

2) The guest rooms are super fun to shoot in! Perfect for shooting all the getting ready shots. The modern design and really cool couches and pillow make a nice backdrop.

3) You can project a slideshow onto the wall of the open air courtyard. Perfect for playing your customized JEP slideshow at your rehearsal dinner or reception. And there's plenty of comfy seats for viewing.

And another random, but interesting feature of the hotel: There is a bed on the outside deck. You can literally lay outside and listen to the waves crash or star gaze with your new spouse.

I'm posting a few teaser photos from our brief visit below. You should really check it out in person to capture the intimate experience this hotel has to offer.

Here is a shot of the contemporary couch in the Sky Suite- perfect for some fun getting ready shots:

And here is the fabulous couch in the Sea Suite:

The Sky Suite and Sea Suite both come complete with a wet bar, wine refrigerator, and queen sized sofa bed. These suites are perfect for the bridal party to spend the night and wake up refreshed and ready for the big day. There is plenty of room for the girls and guys to get ready in their respective suite. And of course, room for PHOTOS!

Once everyone is ready you can head on down to the Courtyard for the Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, or Reception:

I really enjoyed the unique details and modern decor throughout the hotel.

Check out these super fun lamps:

The bed on the deck...Unique for sure:

Seven 4 One is located at:

741 South Coast Hwy.

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

(949) 494-6200

So brides and grooms, what do you think?

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USC Engagement Shoot | Los Angeles Wedding Photography

01.06.10

We still can't believe it believe it! 2009 is over and 2010 is here!

In 2009, Robert and I finally decided to officially launch Jessica Elizabeth Photography. The dreams of creating our own Signature Brand of photography became a reality. But we couldn't have done it without all of our cherished supporters. A big thank you goes out to our clients, our family, and our friends.

We would also like to thank the amazing and very talented photographers who allowed us the opportunity to second and third shoot with them over the course of 2009!

For our final shoot of 2009, we thought it was only fitting to invite two up and coming wedding photographers to join us for an Engagement Shoot so that they could have the same opportunity we had so generously been given by other photographers this year. Thanks to fellow photographers Mark Williamson and Peyton Cooke for tagging along with us for Marisa and John's shoot. Check out their photos from the shoot at their respective links above. Mark and Peyton- although you may be "competition" we are happy to call you friends :)

A little bit about Marisa and John and the shoot...

Robert and I met Marisa and John back in June 2009. We sat at Starbucks and talked about venues, pretty places to take photos, college and life. Since John attended USC, the campus with its lovely brick buildings made a great backdrop for the shoot. I remember one of my favorite dates with Robert was when he made a little picnic for me at CSUF, so we decided to create a mini picnic setup for Marisa and John.

All six of us had such a fun time enjoying each other's company, that we shot for almost 3 hours. And after that Marisa and John joined us for a a bite to eat at the world famous Pink's in Hollywood! Delicious!

Marisa and John, we are super excited to photograph your wedding this June! We can't wait to see your lovely wedding gown and all the beautiful details :)

Best wishes to all in 2010!

Jess & Rob

And now, the to the photos. Look how CUUUTE THEY ARRREE!

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Of course, we had to get a couple with Tommy the Trojan!

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I must give Peyton credit for asking Marisa and John to climb up into the window sill, so we could get this awesome shot! KISS CAM! (inside joke)

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A few candids with USC's iconic red bricks as the backdrop.

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Doesn't that look gorgeous!????? I love the curves! oh, and you guys look good too! So in love...

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Yep, that's me (Jessica) helping Marisa and John get cozy for their picnic.

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They got to enjoy some alone time. Well, minus the four cameras, that is :)

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Love the soft golden light of the afternoon.

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And of course, it wouldn't be a Jessica Elizabeth Photography shoot, without Rob climbing a tree or a balcony to get a shot!

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The view from above:

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An Autumn Romance:

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All these colors are a pretty rare sight to see for all of us Southern Californians. Good eye, Rob!

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Rob embracing his inner monkey to shake the leaves from the tree.

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Love the GQ poses from Marisa and John!

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Although Mark and Peyton, each created their own blog posts for this shoot, we still wanted to feature our favorite from each here, although, we did edit them slightly.

Thanks to Mark for capturing this shot:

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Thanks to Peyton for capturing this shot:

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Lastly, here are a few of Rob's custom edits:

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A Winter Engagement

01.05.10

December is not a big month for weddings. But this December we were pretty busy with shooting corporate holiday parties and engagement sessions. One of these "engagement sessions" was actually part of a series of shoots put together by the PhotogShootout group. PhotogShootout is a group of photographers that get together to network, learn, help each other grow their business, and of course shoot! The December shoot was held in Claremont, CA. Rob and I had never been to Claremont before, but we were both amazed by how cute and quaint the downtown area is. Any of our brides and grooms still looking for a place to shoot their engagement session? This may be a great place :)

The scene below was shot at the Claremont Train Station. I LOVED the costuming and make-up for this shoot. I especially loved the awesome vintage red coat, the headband, and the suitcase.

Rob and I were so excited about these photos, that we actually ordered our first sample album. Thanks to all the organizers of the event. Thanks Steven and Alissa! You were awesome models!

Here are some of the spreads that were included:

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Mark Williamson:

Great shots. I like the images, the outfits, but most of all the location. They look like a cute couple. Love the last shot. Has to be Robert's, he is the only one I know willing to lay down on the tracks.

Great shoot!!!!

(01.05.10)

Jessica Elizabeth:

Thanks for the comments Mark! Oddly enough, I was feeling quite adventurous that day. Rob was the one safely on deck on the appropriate side of the fence, while I was the one on the tracks. Surprising- I Know :)

(01.05.10)

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