Luminaire Images Blog • by Molly Ann

Eva & Andrew were wed last week in a gorgeous private residence right on the sand in Laguna Beach.  It was the hottest day of the week, but that only made for a more beautiful beach day!

Dining service for the event was provided by the ever-scrumptious Jay’s Catering, hair and makeup by Lisa Liu, flowers by Dana Belinda, cake designed by Cinderella Cakes, wedding service officiated by Rev. Chip Fisher, and ceremony music by Karen the cellist from Breezy Strings.

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There’s so much about Kevin and Jessica that just makes you go, “what?”  They’re unique, sarcastic, not afraid to be themselves, and of course…perfect for each other.

Venue: Tivoli Hacienda (Santa Ana, CA)
Flowers by This Old Garden Gallery
Entertainment by Luis Ayala at Your Special Night Entertainment

If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, etc. you’ve already caught a glimpse of Jessica’s fantastic purple shoes

Their glasses crack me up. It’s like a “his” and “hers” version.

Groomsmen photo by Matt

Kevin: “I’d like a groomsmen photo where we’re all stepping out.  You know, like the Troggs.”   Heh, the TROGGS?!?!  LOL. Musicians.

For the sake of daylight, we set up a “First Look” so they could have a special moment to see each other before their ceremony.

I LOVED Jessica’s hairstyle

Kevin insisted on a tux with tails! Trendsetter.

Gotta love that pout.

Images by Matt

I love this image. It seems to capture their personalities as a couple so well.

Congrats, guys!

Coming soon!

Today we’re looking back at my picks for the top wedding images I shot in 2009!

I’m already looking forward to 2010…it’s going to be a wonderful year to get married!

Angie & Rob were married at the Vellano Country Club in Chino Hills.  Matt and I were subbing for Happy Photos.

Are discarded hair extensions funny?

Angie’s facial features really reminded me of a young Goldie Hawn.

Matt & I photographed Andrea & Zach’s wedding in April; when Andrea & I first began discussing her proposed trash-the-dress session, she initially requested that it include her new puppy, Sugar the papillion. The irony here is getting the dog washed means getting the dress dirty, OH YEAH!