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Ben and Libby {Rehearsal Dinner}

Brandon Kidd — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:41:22 +0000

Here is the amazingly awesome and incredibly delicious rehearsal dinner. Part 2 of 3 of Ben and Libby’s Texas festivities! Chuck wagon BBQ, beef brisket and Georgia peach sweet tea! Man you dont get any better than that!

Ben and Libby {Engaged}

Brandon Kidd — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:25:22 +0000

Hey Guys! Here are some photos from our most recent trip to Texas documenting Ben and Libby’s wedding festivities. Meet Ben and Libby. Libby is a amazingly talented graphic designer out in Texas. You can check out some of her stuff here at Libby’s Love Letters. We had a weekend filled with fun activities. Engagement shoot, rehearsal dinner and of course the wedding day! In 100 degree weather and 90% humidity.. it was action packed to say the least! We first started out on Libby’s grandfather’s ranch just outside of Dallas/Fort Worth area to take some quick portraits before the rehearsal dinner. This place was BEAUTIFUL!! and HUGE!! Kristin and I couldn’t believe how awesome this place was. In fact the more and more we visit Texas the more we leave a piece of our hearts behind! We love it out there so much. I think mainly due to the hearts of everyone we have meet out there. Ben and Libby were beyond awesome to work for. Their hospitality was so sincere and generous, Kristin and I were really blessed by it. Ben and Libby are super fun and sweet, not to mention they photograph incredibly well, I cant wait to show you the other shoots! Keep in mind this is only post 1 of 3 so there is much more on the way!!Enjoy!!

I love these shots because both Ben and Libby’s last names are Smith.. Lucky for Libby she wont have to fill out all the extra paperwork and hassle with changing her last name!

David and Esther {Engaged}

Brandon Kidd — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:40:40 +0000

Sweet, romantic, and humble. These are the words I would use to describe David and Esther. These two have such gentle and quiet spirits about them that you cant help but just adore being around them! During their dating years David and Esther would tell each other fairy tales and read each other stories to help the other person fall asleep at night. In fact David proposed by writing Esther a fairytale of his own..needless to say it worked! So they wanted to incorporate this into their engagement photos as well as their wedding day. I think these photos completely reflect their genuine personalities and the soft, romantic vibe they were going for. Although these two were incredibly nervous for the shoot, they were super modelesque all day and made for a great shoot! In fact there were so many great shots that this is only the second half of the shoot!! Too many to post Enjoy!!

Kevin and Jennifer {Married}

Brandon Kidd — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:00:41 +0000

Today I have the pleasure of posting some awesome images from Kevin and Jennifer’s wedding! It was such a beautiful day and their private residence was such a stunning backdrop for the days festivities. We took Kevin and Jennifer’s engagement photos at Kevin’s grandfathers house and it was such an AMAZING location that we just couldn’t resist going back there for more! Jennifer incorporated a lot of fun and unique details in her day which you will see.. however my ultimate favorite was the home made pomegranate jam which we got to take home some for favors…uummmm so good!! Kevin and Jenn had a fun jam making party with all their family and friends using the pomegranates from Kevin’s grandfathers house. The same ones they took their engagement photos under. They thought that it would not only be a great favor for their guests to take home and enjoy but also symbolic since Jenn’s new name is Jennifer Anne Merrett = JAM. Kevin and Jenn are super awesome people and we had such a blast being able to document their special day! Also thanks to Summer from Grey Likes Weddings for featuring this wedding today!

such a beautiful ceremony location overlooking the valley..

I love all the assortment of colored vases, paper poms, and table decor.

Another great table set up by none other than Melody with The Sweet and Saucy Shop.

I LOVE the yellow tub!! Couldn’t match more perfectly with their colors too!!

all my favorite shots of the day where in this glass house!! So awesome!!

And the getaway car.. a 1930’s Lincoln.. WOW!! It was super awesome!!

Thank you Kevin and Jenn! Kristin and I had such a wonderful time working with you guys on your day and wish you all the happiness in the world!!

Sneak Peek {Kevin and Jennifer}

Brandon Kidd — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:04:53 +0000

Hey Guys! Sorry I have been laggin on the bloggin! Its been super crazy! Anyways I thought I would leave you over the weekend with a little sneak peek! Have a great Weekend!!!

Aaron and Trish {Engaged}

Brandon Kidd — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:44:53 +0000

“Why would you want to take your engagement photos in a JUNK YARD”.. Aaron’s mom asked the week before our shoot. Trying to think of a fun and different place to take their engagement photos Aaron remembered that his uncle owned a junk yard out in El Mirage. Thinking that it could be a cool location for photos they proposed the idea to me.. I said…. umm…. YEAH!!! When they told me also that they had hired Shade Tree Films to shoot their Love Story the same day I was even more thrilled! Kristin and I were so pumped to get out there and start shooting.. The slight fatigue from the 2.5 hour drive quickly faded away as we pulled up to the property! Our mouths hit the floor when we saw this place! So..much…to….shoot…!! You could imagine that while shooting in a junk yard you would stumble across some pretty cool backgrounds…but full campers, plane engines, semi trucks, classic cars, oil tanks, and old torpedo shells from WWII… come on!! A photographer’s dream come true.. There was honestly so much to shoot we didn’t even cover a 1/4 of the property.. But here is some of the stuff Kristin and I got!!

That’s right they even had a Farris Wheel!!

Drew and Chad from Shade Tree Films..

I love these shots in an old ice cream tuck..

Oh yeah not only was there a playground of props for us to use for the shoot.. there just so happen to be this totally awesome dry lake bed right next door!!

Apparently wind bugging is the thing to do out there.. Check out this guys tricks.. I think he wanted a little attention too..

Here are a couple more shots as we drove across the lake bed on our way home..

I love this next shot..not bad through the windshield..

Thanks Aaron and Trish for introducing us to such a wonderful place.. we cant wait for your wedding!!

Jared and Katelyn {Wedding}

Brandon Kidd — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:00:52 +0000

Happy Monday!!! Here is another beautiful wedding that Kristin and I shot here in our home town of Yorba Linda. Meet Jared and Katelyn, you might remember seeing their engagement photos featured on Grey Likes Weddings. These two are so sweet, loving and totally down to earth. They met nearly 8 years ago and have been High School sweethearts ever since. They decided to have their wedding at the house Katelyn has grown up in her whole life. This is also the place where Jared and Katelyn first met. Jared was asked to participate in a charity league fashion show that Katelyn belong to. The practices being at her house sparked a great opportunity for their relationship to take off.

I cant even imagine the countless hours Jared must have spent over at Katelyn’s house during those dating years. The more you get to know these two you couldn’t picture a more perfect backdrop for their wedding day.. Not to mention that this house is beyond gorgeous! Pool, tennis court, even its own private vineyard.. just stunning! These two have such a classy timelessness about them and think the photos reflected just that. Here are some shots from the day!

I love the backyard vineyard feel of this wedding.

I love this quote from Katelyn: “Jared and I agree that the most memorable moment of our wedding day was the moment I walked down the aisle and our eyes met. We both knew this was the best decision we ever made!”

a couple more portraits in the vineyard.. some of my fav’s

Katelyn: “Jared and I are excited to be living together and to be waking up and going to bed every day together. We look forward to creating many more memories and growing in our love for God together.”

It was such a pleasure getting the opportunity to serve just a genuinely beautiful couple inside and out. We will pray for your marriage and look forward to seeing what God has in store for you guys!

Thanks to Amy from Elizabeth Anne Designs for featuring this wedding on your blog today! Thanks a bunch!!
Catering – www.saltwatercateringinc.com

Kathy Taylor from Signature Party Rentals- www.signatureparty.com

Designer – www.ambiance-designs.com

Live Band – www.thezippersband.com

Limo – www.justaskgeorgelimos.com

Video – www.dpiproductions.com

Holly Chavez, coordinator extraordinaire – www.hmceventsolutions.com. Holly did such a fantastic job coordinating the days events. She and her team were a real treat to work with and the day went by with ease! Thanks for everything Holly, we cant wait to work with you again in the future!

We’re certainly not in the OC anymore…?

Brandon Kidd — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:22:50 +0000

Hey Guys! Just wanted to let everyone know we will be out of town this weekend shooting a wedding in Texas. It is going to be an A M A Z I N G wedding so stay tuned for some more pics as well as from the rest of the trip when we come home! Met this guy today.. not going to lie.. a LOT bigger in person!!!

Aaron and Trish {Sneak Peek}

Brandon Kidd — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:21:14 +0000

Happy Friday!! I just had to post another sneak peek.. Check this shot in the dried out lake bed.. More to come my friends… much more

Brian and Stephanie {Wedding}

Brandon Kidd — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:07:14 +0000

Well where do I start. What a B E A UTIFUL wedding. I knew ever since our engagement shoot that these two were going to make the most beautiful bride and groom ever! Kristin and I were so thankful to be apart of their special day and be able to document such a wonderful display of style, design and creativity. Stephanie designed the entire wedding by herself and had some amazing vendors to help pull off her vision. Stephanie is a HUGE fan of Green Wedding Shoes and is where she got inspiration for a lot of her wedding. Just want to give a special thanks to Jen from Green Wedding Shoes for featuring this wedding on your blog today. If you haven’t heard of GWS or checked out her website you have been living in the stone ages and need to go do it NOW!! It is an awesome place for brides to collaborate and share ideas while getting inspired to create something unique and special for their own weddings. Anyways I shot so many details and photos that it might take a while for this post to load.. But trust me its definitely worth the wait!

Brian and Stephanie had their wedding at the amazing venue called The Villa built in 1920 in San Juan Capistrano. Michelle the coordinator there did a fantastic job running the events of the day to create a calm and sweet environment for the Bride and Groom to enjoy. Check out the stunning grounds of this place.

Brian and Stephanie first met at a dueling piano bar in Hollywood so I thought this was fitting

Floral Occasions did such a fantastic job on all the flowers… The following few quotes are from Stephanie herself. “The flowers were one of my favorite things about the day. I don’t know the first thing about flowers so rather than tell Stacey what kind I wanted, I told her the feel I was going for. She totally got it. The flowers helped tie everything in to make this romantic, serene, vintage-feeling day. It was better than I could have imagined. We felt like we had our own secret garden.

“Our favorite detail of the wedding was probably the centerpieces. Every table was a different assortment of vases, vintage tins and trinkets that we found over the course of our engagement at various garage sales and flea markets. Each centerpiece was like a little museum. I think people could really see “us” in each one.” The Keys were used as place cards.

“We both agree that our favorite memory was when I walked down the aisle with my mom. All our guests, with the exception of some immediate family, stood around for the ceremony. It was like a big hug from our closest friends and family. It felt so personal. There was so much love around us.”

Check out this unique guest sign in concept.. Each person got to choose a color ink pad to put there finger prints on the tree as leaves then sign their name.. I think this was such a cool idea.

Check out the mini pies from from Urth Caffe with ice cream for their desserts.. ummm.. so good!

Also another amazing cake by Melody from The Sweet and Saucy Shop! and you all know how much we love them!!

battle on…

Again a special thanks to ALL our service men and women for protecting us and allowing us to enjoy our freedom! We love you guys. This memorial weekend is for you!

Venue: The Villa – San Juan Capistrano
Florist: Floral Occasions
Wedding Cake Baker: Pies: Urth Caffe ; Cake – Sweet & Saucy Shop
Caterer: The Ramos House
Bride’s Dress: Lazaro from Mon Amie Bridal in Costa Mesa
Stationary: Joycee Designs
DJ and Lighting: Jeff Holmes – Moondance
Photoboth: Renowned Events
Make up Artist: Taryn VanDon; Hair by Selleca Wong