Wedding Inspiration

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St. Denis Catholic Church & Doubletree by Hilton Claremont Wedding

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Yolanda & Adrian

Yolanda and Adrian were the sweetest couple. The moment that Yolanda and I met we instantly connected. I knew her dream wedding to Adrain was going to be perfect. The beautiful ceremony was held at St. Denis Catholic Church in Diamond Bar. This church is stunning. I always enjoy photographing weddings at St. Denis. The architecture is so beautiful and the photos always turn out amazing.

Next we headed off to the Double Tree By Hilton Claremont for the fun filled reception complete with horse and carriage rides of the guests during the cocktail hour. The guests enjoyed this very special treat.

The evening at the Doubletree By Hilton Claremont was filled dancing, food and friends. The guests loved the decadent candy table and the  gorgeous cinderella cake.

Yolanda and Adrian danced the night away and truly had the time of their life. I wish them so much happiness and joy. 

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Soka University, Tivoli Terrace Wedding

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Brittney + Joe

Brittney and Joe’s Tivoli Terrace wedding in Laguna Beach was charming and sweet. This darling couple took their family and wedding party over to Soka University for the couple’s first look, family and wedding party pictures prior to their evening ceremony at Tivoli Terrace. The day was ideal with a picture perfect overcast sky which we appreciated as it had been raining all week so we cherished the good weather. Soka University is gorgeous. The location made for incredible wedding photos. Then we headed over to the quaint hidden gem of Tivoli Terrace in Laguna Beach. It is a lovely venue for a wedding and reception.
Brittney and Joe have the sweetest baby girl who is the center of their world and they vowed to love her and one another for the rest of their life. It was lovely to be part of this couple’s wedding celebration. Brittnay is an incredible baker and she made the cutest mini cupcakes which made up the seating chart. The whole wedding had sweets galore which all of the kiddos loved. My awesome second shooter Morgan and I truly enjoyed photographing this wedding and we wish this couple all the love in the world.
Here is a sneak peak into the day.

First Look Location: Soka University
Wedding Ceremony: Tivoli Terrace in Laguna Beach
Photographer: Michelle Johnson Photography

Temecula Creek Inn Wedding

Madison + Joe

This Halloween wedding at Temecula Creek Inn will have you swooning. It was decorated with pumpkins galore, there was a large table of yummy sweets to fill your Halloween sweet tooth! The entire event was spectacular. There was even a big surprise that was revealed with the ode to Phantom of the Opera complete with masks and a choreographed dance by the bride and groom to the theme song from the play that was just riveting. Everyone loved the “funkins”, the flowers and the bride’s fabulous dress, swoon… the back of that dresswas to die for. Madison and Joe thought of every detail to make this Temecula Creeek Inn Hallowed wedding perfect. There was even an old time TV playing old horror movies which were the hit of the night and all the fantastic furniture inside the Temecula Creek Inn’s famous Stonehouse was so charming. Mark and I loved working with Madison and Joe and creating such gorgeous wedding photos for them. They are so sweet and so full of love and life and we look forward to watching their future grow. A special thanks to Celebrations by Di for referring us to this wonderful couple. We loved working with Diana Ross and her team, they are truly the best! We hope this couple Tangos their way into the future with many little phantoms of their own.

Venue: Temecula Creek Inn
Event Co-Ordinator Celebrations by Di
Photography: Michelle Johnson Photography
Cake- Cakes to Celebrate
Florist: Soiree Design and Events
Furniture: Madam Palooza

Crystal Cove Wedding

Lisa + Tim

Crystal Cove is truly a hidden wedding venue gem. I was thrilled when Lisa and Tim told me the were planning on having their wedding at Crystal Cove State Park. I love the cute beach cottages and the ocean view is breathtaking. The beach comber cafe handles the catering so you know the food is out of this world. Lisa and Tim are the sweetest couple. Mark and I adored working with them. Both their engagement and wedding photos were so much fun and we loved getting to know them better. Check out their gorgeous photos from their Crystal Cove wedding last Summer. It was the hottest day of the entire summer but it was a blast, that is for sure!

Venue: Crystal Cove State Park
Photography: Michelle Johnson Photography
Photo Booth: MJP Photo Booth

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Strawberry Farms Wedding

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Melissa + Sergio

This gorgeous Winter wedding at Strawberry Farms in Irvine was filled with love, laughter and lots of memories. Mark and I truly enjoyed photographing this sweet couples wedding. The bold colors of green and red just shinned though in the pictures. Melissa’s smile was sparkling all day and Sergio’s easy going, fun-loving personality made everyone laugh and have a good time. The weather was perfect and each and every guest had the best time. The ceremony was held out of the lawn of Strawbery Farms Golf Club and the reception was held inside the rustic, red barn. This Irvine wedding venue never disappoints. My team and I are so incredibly blessed to be one of Strawberry Farms preferred photographers. We adore working with them and their staff. We all wish Melissa and Sergio a lifetime of love and happiness. Enjoy this sneak peak of their winter wedding and when you are looking for a rustic red barn, be sure to visit Strawberry Farms Golf Club.

Venue: Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Photography: Michelle Johnson Photography

Flowers: The Flower Girl

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Wilson Creek Winery Wedding

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Amanda + Matthew

Wilson Creek Winery is a dream to photograph weddings and create incredible memories for my clients. Amanda and Matthew had their incredible wedding in Temecula at Wilson Creek. They love going wine tasting in the valley and this winery was one of their favorites. Each and every detail of this wedding was perfect and it was such an honor to photograph Amanda and Matthew’s special day. Amanda’s family is so special and I was lucky enough to photograph her sister’s wedding annd nephew’s newborn photos so being photographing this Wilson Creek Winery wedding meant a lot to me. I was thankful that my awesome associate photographer Morgan got to be my second shooter. We had a great day and we are so happy for this very sweet couple. We wish them so much love and an incredible future.
Take a peak into this beautiful Wilson Creek Winery wedding and come back to the blog soon.

Venue: Wilson Creek Winery
Photography: Michelle Johnson Photography

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Sweet Pea Ranch Wedding

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Jennifer + Michael

Oh Sweet Pea Ranch, you are indeed sweet. I love photographing weddings at this darling red barn venue in Upland. Tess the owner is the most kind hearted woman you will ever meet and she makes your wedding day a dream. Jennifer and Michael had their gorgeous wedding at Sweet Pea Ranch last Fall and my amazing associate photographers Morgan and Leanna did the best job photographing each and every detail.
Jennifer and Michael have the greatest love for one another and their special bond shined through in their wedding at Sweet Pea Ranch in Upland, Ca. photos.
They had their ceremony on the front lawn of this quaint Upland venue and then their guests had a delicious meal inside the big red barn. The s’mores out by the fire were a big hit and don’t forget about the awesome sweet table. Jennifer and Michael danced the night away under the stars and this Sweet Pea Ranch wedding was simply perfect. Here are some photos to show you all of the love that went on this day. xo

Venue: Sweet Pea Ranch
Photographer: Michelle Johnson Photography

Padua Hills Wedding

Devon + Gerard

We kicked off 2016 with this gorgeous Padua Hills Theatre wedding. Devon and Gerard met at work and fell madly in love. They exchanged vows at a gorgeous evening wedding ceremony in the hills of Claremont at the historic Padua Hills Theatre. Their wedding planner Linsey helped them create their magical wedding they had dreamed of and each and every detail was beautiful. It was a joy to witness Devon and Gerard celebrate their marriage with their closest family and friends.
My team and I love working with Padua Hills Theatre, featuring Chantrelles Catering. We have worked with them for over 20 years and they never disappoint to provide an extraordinary experience to their clients.
We wish Devon and Gerard so much love and look forward to watching their family grow. Here is a look into their Padua Hills wedding day. Enjoy. xo

Venue: Padua Hills Theatre
Event-Planner: Lux Events and Design
Photography: Michelle Johnson Photography
DJ- Entertainment Express