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Vineyard Elegance…{Alisha + Josh, Callaway Winery Temecula Wedding}

August 21, 2014 Posted in Leah Marie Photography Temecula, Styled Shoots, Weddings

Josh and Alisha met at her older sister’s wedding.  Josh grew up playing water polo with Alisha’s sister’s groom.  The wedding was a destination wedding out in Idaho and Alisha had no idea that the guy who asked her brother if he could buy her a drink would end up being the guy who she vowed to spend the rest of her life with.

Alisha and Josh got married over at Callaway Winery.  Their wedding was vibrant in color with lots of pretty details.  It had a rustic elegant feel with pops of coral, mint green and orange.

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We loved how their ceremony overlooked the vineyard.  Not to mention the beautifully decorated arch that they got married under.

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Alisha’s hair was absolutely STUNNING.  We love how Megan Bottiaux, a family friend of Alisha, styled her.

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Of course, our weddings would not be the same unless our we had our great friends over at Madam Palooza style it.  We love specializing in professional styling where our stylists work with our couples like Alisha and Josh to create the most amazing photography scenes that look likes sets on a magazine shoot.

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Look at how incredible the mint green bridesmaids dresses look with their fun and vibrant bouquets.

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Congratulations Alisha and Josh!!  We were so excited to be a part of your day!!

Venue: Callaway Winery

Hair and Make-Up: Megan Bottiaux

Wedding Dress:  The White Dress

Tux: Friar’s Tux Shop

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Sheri J Proskow - February 12, 2015 - 11:32 pm

Loved this wedding! We did the flowers:)

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Roadtrip!! {Michelle + Wes, Flagstaff Engagement Session}

July 18, 2014 Posted in Engagement Sessions, Leah Marie Photography Temecula

Michelle and Wes are a photographer’s dream couple.   Not only were they super cute and fun to photograph but they were downright awesome to be around. Even though they are getting married at The Condors Nest in Pala, CA…they live in Flagstaff, AZ and wanted to have their engagement session portraits where it all began.  So, what did that mean for us…ROADTRIP!!!

We first met them over at their favorite coffee shop/bar where they ordered a cocktail and we got to photograph them just hanging out.

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Then it was off for a little bike ride.  Riding bikes together is one of their favorite activities as well as the theme of their wedding.

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For their next location, they took us to this forest spot that we absolutely fell in LOVE with!!  We could easily shoot there everyday!!

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Thank you all so much for having us share in your big day!!  We can’t wait for your wedding over at The Condors Nest Ranch.  Can it be July 2015 already??

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Love and Perfection {Ivy + Daniel, Calamigos Ranch Malibu Wedding Photographers}

July 14, 2014 Posted in Leah Marie Photography Temecula, Weddings

They say love is not about being the perfect spouse but rather being the perfect person for your spouse.  Nothing could be more true than that for Ivy and Daniel.  She’s a modern and glam kind of gal while he’s an athletic and casual kind of guy and together they are perfect for each other.   They’re playful and flirty and love to laugh.  It was such a joy to capture their love and to share in a small part of their journey.

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Their wedding was over at Calamigos Ranch and their reception site was one of our favorites that we have ever seen.  Look at the gorgeous tree in the center of it all.

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Thank you all so much for having us share in your special day!!  Congratulations!!

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Will You Marry Me?….{Surprise Proposal, South Coast Winery, Temecula}

July 4, 2014 Posted in Leah Marie Photography Temecula

The other day, we had one of the best experiences ever!!  We got to shoot a surprise proposal over at South Coast Winery.  Jake reserved the rose garden for him and his soon-to-be fiance.  Complete with wine and a catered lunch, South Coast had everything ready to go before they arrived.

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When they arrived “to wait for the wine tour bus” Jake asked if it would be okay for them to take some pictures under the gazebo.  South Coast’s wedding coordinator, Christina, was there and told them they had about 15 minutes before their guests for the reserved party arrived but that a few pictures should be fine.

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After Jake snapped a few pictures, he got down on one knee and asked, “Will you marry me?”

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The best part was when Jake’s fiance started putting the pieces all together and realized that the private party that we were all waiting for was the two of them!!

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Afterwards, the two them sat down for lunch made a toast to their future.

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Thank you all SO much for having us be a part of your proposal.  We usually get to see couples for engagement sessions and only get to ask about how they got engaged.  This was such a great experience to actually see it happen.

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Is it Time Yet??…{Michelle + Emerson, Callaway Winery, Temecula Wedding Photograpehr}

June 28, 2014 Posted in Leah Marie Photography Temecula, Styled Shoots, Weddings

When we first met Michelle and Emerson at their engagement session we left feeling like their wedding couldn’t come soon enough.  We had such a great time with them and we were SO excited to capture their big day.  It was like we were counting down the days right along with them.

We started the day off at a house that they had rented in wine country.  We loved the balcony, white columns and beautiful black french doors.

After we headed over to St. Martha’s Church for their wedding ceremony.  The church is absolutely beautiful.  It was the perfect place for their ceremony!

Then it was off to Callaway Winery for their reception.  We LOVE shooting at Callaway…the vines are beautiful, the facility is gorgeous and the staff is incredible.  They really go above and beyond for all of their couples.  Plus, they had Michelle Garibay Events coordinating the day for them so everything was bound to be perfect with a dream team of vendors like that.

But…our favorite part of the day had to be their styled scene.  Madam Palooza really hit it out of the park for this one.  We loved the birdcages, vintage crates and hints of mint and blush color pops.

Thank you all so much for having us share in your special day!!  Congratulations!!!

Venue: Callaway Winery

Wedding Coordinator:  Michelle Garibay Events

Florist: Sweet Petal Florist

Stylist: Madam Palooza

Hair & Make-Up: Dominica Prestinizi

Videographer: DP Weddings

 

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Sweet Bliss…{Kimmy + Bryan, Twin Oaks Garden Estate, San Marcos Wedding Photographer}

June 25, 2014 Posted in Leah Marie Photography Temecula, Styled Shoots, Weddings

Kimmy and Bryan had the prettiest wedding over at Twin Oaks Garden Estate.  From the vintage shabby chic decor to the soft colors of their wedding palette- everything was absolutely perfect.  We have been looking forward to Kimmy and Bryan’s wedding ever since their engagement session almost a year ago.  It was so great to see how all of their planning had finally come together.

Their wedding ceremony was under the gazebo in the garden.   Our favorite part of the entire day was when they released two white doves!!  It was such a special moment and made for the sweetest touch to their ceremony.

Our lovely stylists over at Madam Palooza provided the most incredible barn doors and some of the furniture to accent their wedding.  We loved the chandelier  hanging from the middle and beautiful teal accent bench.

Kimmy and Bryan’s first dance under the tent was truly magical.  They were so happy and had such a wonderful group of family and friends to celebrate with.

Once nightfall came we were incredibly excited to get out and take a few shots under the twinkle lights and lighted gazebo.

Thank you all so much for having us share in your big day!!  We are SO excited for the two of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!!

 

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