Bright and Ethereal Wedding at the French Estate // Donna and Roger

Santa Ana, California

On a beautiful spring/SoCal summer day, Donna and Roger tied the knot at The French Estate in Santa Ana, CA. It was nothing short of beautiful. The locations, color palettes, and decor that Donna and her sisters DIYed were picture perfect! This is a wedding that I absolutely LOVE looking back at and adore.

You know when you meet people for the first time and you know you just click? That’s how I felt with Donna and Roger. From meeting at a cafe prior to booking, strolling around the forest for their engagement session, having me photograph one of her sister’s wedding portraits, to finally photographing their wedding - it was all good vibes! I hope you feel everything as you scroll through these photos as I do ♡

Living for the mismatched bridesmaid dresses!
Also, how perfect is it that the door to the airbnb where they prepped at AND their wedding venue are in colors that go so well with their wedding palette?!

Photographed by A+M Badillo Images
Venue: The French Estate
Coordinator and Florals: Mobile Caterer
Hair and Makeup Artist: Krystie Jean
Videography: Jimmy Shin Films

Interested in booking us for your wedding? We’d love to hear from you!

Check out Donna and Roger’s Forest Engagement Session in Big Bear, CA!

Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding // Ally + Kyle

Santa Barbara, CA

Ally & Kyle had one of those classic love stories. His buddy’s wife was Ally’s best friend. They met, they talked, and haven’t looked back since. Courthouse weddings hold a special place in our hearts - it’s where Andy and I first got married! It’s the perfect place to remind us what’s really important in a wedding, and that is to be united as one. Ally and Kyle were beaming the entire time! Even when they were signing their marriage license, smiles were thrown around and you could tell that they were just happy to be together. The beauty of the Santa Barbara Courthouse was enhanced by the love of these two gorgeous souls and my heart was melting the ENTIRE time!

Isn’t Kyle’s little sister Vanessa SO ADORABLE???

You know your marriage is off to a good start when the hubby picks you up so your heels don’t sink in the grass ;)

Eagle Glen Golf Club Wedding // Mario + Marissa

Corona, CA

Marijo and I always enjoy capturing weddings. But there is something especially gratifying in photographing the special moments of someone we know personally.

Mario and Marissa had the cutest love story: they were high school sweethearts. At first, Mario would playfully tease Marissa in their home economics class. He tried to play it cool, but she could see through his jokes and pranks. He had a crush on her. Things progressed naturally from there and they began to date.

Now, my family has been close to Mario’s for many years. I’ve seen him transform from the gangly young prankster he was to the handsome man he is now, albeit still a prankster. So for the life of me I didn’t know what Marissa saw in the sly rogue! Ok, in seriousness, from the get-go they complimented each other very well. It was natural as air for them to be together. They dated for a number of years before they were married. And you can see in the photos below, in that knowing look as they gaze into each others eyes, the the love they share has only grown.

Big Bear Adventure Session // Tiffany + Anthony

Adventurous Winter Getaway
Big Bear Lake, CA

I thought I was excited when Tiffany and Anthony said yes to doing their couples session up at Big Bear, but I guess they were more enthusiastic about it because they ended up making a weekend getaway out of it! Was hoping to catch some snow but at the very last day of March I guess it was at the tail-end of our Californian winter wonderland. No worries though, we got some bits of snow here and there and some amazing locations!

Do you ever meet couples and think that they must have been together for a while now? That’s what I thought when I met Tiffany and Anthony but it turns out, they’ve been dating 3 months! They both said it felt like it’s been longer though, which totally makes sense. Their connection was undeniable and they were always having so much fun!