An amazing, beautiful couple, so in love, met their friends and family at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens where they were literally surrounded by their guests while they said their vows. The tears were flowing and music playing as Julia walked down the isle. After the ceremony, we headed to the El Paseo Restaurant where everyone danced the night away.
Thank you to everyone that contributed to this wedding day:
Ceremony Venue: Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens
Reception Venue: El Paseo Restaurant
Photographer: Kristin Renee Photographer
Ceremony rentals: Glenn Novack @ Event Rents
Ceremony music: Claudia Vanderschraaf @ SB String Quartet
DJ: DJ Gavin Roy @ SB DJ’s
Reception lighting/decor: Lani Ballonoff @ LBPS Events
Transportation: Les Dayka @ SB Trolley
Dress Alterations: Mercedes @ Beautiful
Tuxes: John Murray @ Mission Tuxedo
View Kameel and Julia’s Santa Barbara Wedding Slideshow HERE
santa barbara bride photos by kristin renee
santa barbara weddings by kristin renee
men in black groomsmen santa barbara
santa barbara courthouse wedding by kristin renee
group photo sunken gardens wedding photo
santa barbara courthouse wedding photos
santa barbara bride with balloons

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I took some relaxed portraits for Ruth Alpert out in Santa Barbara. Ruth uses the Trager approach.  Ruth defines The Trager® Approach as “an innovative movement re-education modality developed by Milton Trager, M.D. over a 65 year period. The intention is to bring you to a state of deep relaxation, in which you feel loose and limber, free and easy. In this state old physical and mental habits begin to release, allowing for new, more efficient choices to emerge. We use soft touch and gentle, effortless movements, including rocking, swaying, and stretching. These movements can be done throughout the day, thus recreating the release on your own anytime the old tensions arise. The Trager Approach – a pleasant in-the-body experience!
santa barbara portrait photography
santa barbara head shots by kristin renee
santa barbara portrait photographer kristin renee

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A beautiful September weekend in Arroyo Grande at The Gardens at Peacock Farms. Surrounded by family and friends this cute couple Jennifer and Eric said, “I DO!” I loved the t-length dress Jen wore and the awesome turquoise shoes. Check out my favorites below and watch their Arroyo Grande Wedding Slideshow HERE!
Amazing set of contributors of the day:
Venue: The Gardens at Peacock Farms
Florist: Flowers To You By Jessica
Photographer: Kristin Renee Photographer
Videography: JCV Productions
Caterer: Testa Catering
Musician: AMS Entertainment
weddings at garden at peacock farms photos
wedding photos of gardens at peacock farms
wedding ring photo gardens at peacock farms
wedding flowers in san luis obispo
wedding shoes photo by kristin renee
bride t length dresswedding at the peacock farms in arroyo grande
wedding photos of the garden at peacock farms
wedding photos at gardens at peacock farms
wedding photos at garden at peacock farms
wedding photo garden at peacock farms

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Have I ever mentioned how much I love living at the beach? Well, from Santa Barbara, to Pismo Beach, I am in heaven. This past weekend I got the privilege of photographing this sweet couple, Tim and Linsee out in Santa Cruz. What a beautiful beach. It was cool but had a nice warm glow of sun peak out of the clouds. This amazing bride put all the details and decor together herself. I am such a detail oriented person which made for fun photographs. We started out in Aptos at Seascape Beach Resort where the bride and groom were getting ready, then off to San Juan Bautista Mission where Tim and Linsee said their vows. Then we headed out to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to get some fun photos before the reception at the Cocoanut Grove. Check out their Santa Cruz Wedding Slideshow HERE!

Thank you to all the vendors for putting together a beautiful and memorable day!
Reception Venue Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove
Ceremony Venue San Juan Bautista Mission
Caterer Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove
DJ Dustin Watson
Hair and Make-up Tranquille Spa in Aptos, Ca
Floral Seascape Flowers
Cake Freedom Bakery
Dress Panache Bridal Beverly Hills
Bride’s shoes Ivanka Trump

wedding ring photos by kristin renee
panache bridal beverly hills wedding gown
kristin renee photographer
ivanka trump footwear
bridal relaxed portrait by kristin renee
san juan bautista mission wedding photos by kristin renee
wedding cake photo freedom bakery santa cruz
guitar picks wedding favors by kristin renee
wedding photos on santa cruz beach by kristin renee
wedding party toast photo by kristin renee
cocoanut grove wedding photos by kristin renee
groomsmen at santa cruz beach boardwalk
09-10-11 wedding photos
bride and groom dancing photos by kristin renee

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So just a recap, Jen and Marty said “I do” in Santa Barbara earlier this year with their close friends and family members in a beautiful private villa. See their Santa Barbara Wedding slideshow HERE.
This past weekend these newlyweds had a huge wedding celebration with their family and all of their friends at the NTC Promenade in San Diego. It was so lovely to see this couple again and to see all their friends celebrate with them! A great big thank you goes out Christine of Lavish Events and Design for putting together this amazing event. Congratulations again Jennifer and Marty!

Reception Venue: NTC Promenade San Diego
Coordinator: Lavish Events and Design
Catering: Encore Catering and Events
Rentals/Linens/Lighting: Classic Party Rentals
Bar Service: Event Beverage
Florist: Wholesale Flowers
DJ/MC: Tino Rios
Photobooth: San Diego Photo Booth Rentals
Valet Service: Aloha Valet
Transporation/Luxury Party bus: San Diego Charter

ntc promenade wedding photos outdoors
ntc promenade fountain photos by kristin renee
cookie station in ntc promenade
san diego wedding photographer
wholesale flowers san diego
family photos in san diego by kristin renee
encore catering and events by christine
encore catering and events by christine
san diego photo booth by kristin renee
san diego wedding photos ntc promenade
ntc promenade dance floor wedding photos

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