We have been looking forward to this wedding for quite awhile! In addition to just being completely relaxed throughout this whole process, we knew Iris and John would be stunning on their wedding day-and we were right. The wedding day started off with makeup, portraits, and a toast at the Pacific Palms Resort, and was beautifully coordinated by As You Like Services. Iris and John’s families flew in from as close as New Orleans, to as far away as Nigeria-and they brought their local customs with them.
Among my favorite: the Second Line (scroll down to read a definition of it). Iris’ family brought Mardi Gras beads and customized handkerchiefs to throw out to the crowd as the music played; the energy in the room was so exciting. And then there were the masks…In addition to bringing the beads and handkerchiefs, they also brought these beautiful, elaborate masks for everyone to wear. I was thisclose to offering to buy one off of someone. Well, my love of these masks must have been pretty obvious because Iris and her aunt made sure to send me one (proudly sitting on my mantel) after the wedding.
Iris and John, thank you for trusting us enough to hire us site unseen, meeting us for the first time at your engagement session, and for letting us be a part of that incredible day.
Tags: City of Industry Wedding Photographer, Lake Forest Wedding Photographer, Pacific Palms Resort