Ritz-Carlton Wedding, Laguna Niguel – Stephanie and Sam

Yet another beautiful day in the OC! Stephanie and Sam were two of the easiest people to shoot. They are so happy and fun together. Stephanie has a bright beaming smile; I don’t think she can frown if she tried. A few weeks ago I posted there engagement session from USC. We shot there because they both attended and met in college. There were also a lot of fans at the wedding. I saw people checking game updates on their phones. Barkley was injured and UW took them by surprise… My Wildcats won the Governor’s Cup vs. Louisville but look sloppy with three turnovers. They better be ready the next two weeks beginning SEC play. We have Florida (1) then Alabama (4), I think we are in trouble!

Anyway, back to the wedding… The ceremony was on the Gazebo Lawn and the reception in the Pavilion Room. I love that ballroom! It’s a very long and narrow space but has an amazing ocean view and the cocktail hour is on the terrace over looking the ocean usually at sunset. The wedding colors were very unique using teal and white with hints of red accents. Sunny at White Lilac never fails to impress! There were lots of small glass pieces with fragrant gardenias, white tin lanterns and mirrors arranging the tables. Also, white chafari chairs and dance floor. Jeff Holmes kept them on the dance floor with the classics and oldies by request of the couple. Then Jeannie and her team kept me on track with another smooth event.