Francesca and Eric are one of the sweetest couples we have ever worked with. They are so our people. We love them. Can we be friends?
Oh, the wedding. Yeah. It was amazing. Beautiful. Lovely. Rockinrollin.
And, Eric? He’s kinda famous. Eric Bress is a screenwriter, film director and producer, probably best known for the Final Destination series and The Butterfly Effect. And, he’s the nicest guy you’ll ever meet.
Perfectly planned (and referred by) one of our most wonderful coordinator pals, Uyen Nguyen from Sassy Girl Weddings & Events!

Sassy Girl Weddings & Events
Kelly Zhang Makeup and Hair Studio
Commerce Flowers
g2audioandlighting
Next Exit Photography
Studio West Video
Rockstar Photobooth
Fusion Linens
Sweet and Saucy Shop
Angelica Strings
Rabbi Barry

A lovely, descriptive blog entry from the couple’s indispensable wedding planner, Alexandra Rembac-Goldberg of Sterling Engagements, was a wonderful treat! She really rocked this wedding and we can’t wait to work with her again next month.

“I was introduced to Tracy and Kramer by past clients who were long time friends of Tracy’s.  We connected at the end of May to plan their December wedding.  In just six short months we planned their organic elegance wedding.  When we first met they described their perfect venue as aged with character and a gorgeous structure.  I immediately suggested Vibiana as its history and glamour seemed like the perfect fit.
Tracy and Kramer both work hard and when they aren’t working, they’re either traveling or enjoying great food and wine amongst each other or with friends.  Keeping this in mind, I knew we had to pair them with a caterer that understood what a true foodie bride and groom would appreciate on their special day.  Steve Fortunato of Room Forty was the ideal fit to assist them with a top-shelf dinner for their day.  Once we selected their venue and caterer, all the additional details just flowed effortlessly.
Tracy worked with a family friend at Paper Pushers to design their amazing wedding invitations which displayed a photo of her maternal grandparents on their wedding day.  This was one of my favorite details from her day.
For the design, it was important to both Tracy and Kramer to create something modern and organic but still rustic with an elegant undertone.  Susan from Peony and Plum designed the most gorgeous centerpieces incorporating succulents, orchids, garden roses, scabiosa pods, seeded eucalyptus and more.  They were set in beautiful wood boxes and paired with candles.  They really wanted a natural look as the space itself is so gorgeous they didn’t want to compete with it but rather enhance it.  The amazing lighting Amber Event Productions assisted us with really took it to another level as well.
When it came to who would document the day, it was really important to Tracy and Kramer that they selected a team that not only took amazing photos, but also focused on capturing natural candids, as this was a priority.  When Cat and Adi of Next Exit Photography and Camron of New Classic Films were selected, I was elated as they both are two of my favorites to document a day.
There was a conversation during the planning process where Tracy and I discussed the day.  I remember telling her at that moment that her wedding day would be warm, magical, exceedingly special, filled with love, good friends and family.  Looking back, Tracy and Kramer’s day was just that and I am so honored I was able to be a part of it. ” — Alex

Additional vendors we love: Mariah Nicole Makeup & Hair Artistry, DJ Nahchey, Classic Party Rentals and Mobile Photo Booth

Alexis was a very caring, hands-on Bride. The kind of Bride who dreams about her wedding day being more than perfect in every way.
Her Groom, James, was so sweet and kind, they made a perfect team at their very perfect wedding! (It rocked.)
Liz at Shutters always makes everything so easy and beautiful. The view from the ground floor event space is so divine, watching all the beach goers stroll by…

A lovely email from the bride. “Hi Cat!…We’re so glad to have had you and Adi photograph our wedding. This was the first time many of our family members and friends had been to California to visit us and having them captured so beautifully is really special to us.”

The pleasure was all ours!

Saint Monica Catholic Church
Shutters on the Beach
Next Exit Photography
Day of Coordinator: Planning Forever Memories
Cake Divas (vegan cake)
DJ: Ryan Damron of Just Dance Events
Flowers: Karen Donovan
Escort Cards, Vegan Starfish Cookie Favors, Menus: Pastry Tart Bakery Programs: Jonathan Ventura
Guest Book Poster: Modern Keepsake   Love Bird Cake Topper: Cinnamon Birds
Dress: Maggie Sottero Hair: Sara Paige of Sweet 9
Shoes: Good Will

I can never get enough of sweet thank you emails the very week of the wedding! I get all faklempt.
“Adi, Cat… We, as well as our families and friends, wanted to share how much we enjoyed your company on Saturday night! … We got so many compliments about you guys throughout the evening.
We’ll definitely recommend you to friends and family in LA and in SF (as well as NYC and DC). Please feel free to use us as a reference, if needed.”
and, then, another one after the Facebook teasers!!
“Thanks for posting a few photos from our wedding. They look AMAZING! We’ve shown them to friends and family and they can’t stop complimenting your work.”
love, Dara & Matt” (from San Francisco!)

Oye!! These two are such sweethearts and we truly LOVED being a part of their day.
Many thanks to rockstar wedding planner extraordinaire, Mary Sushinski, for making their day perfection. Love you, Mar!

Coordination by Mary Sushinski, Occasions
Calamigos Burbank
Fifth Avenue Orchestra and Entertainment
Cake Porto’s
Flowers By Leah
Bliss Makeup Artistry 

Alice and Tango had a gorgeous beach wedding at the Huntington Hyatt in Huntington Beach, CA. This is definitely one of my favorite venues in the area. So much so that I referred her to the site when she was having issues with the one that she had previously booked.
We always do the happy dance when we get to shoot a weekday wedding and this was no exception. It was a simple and elegant luncheon. The couple and their friends and family were really so wonderful to work with.

make-up/hair:  Fionna Cheng
cake:  Tomgirl Baking Company
lighting:  SP Entertainment
linens:  Wildflower Linen
music:  SP Entertainment
video:  John Linzmeier

Korede’s family flew in from Nigeria to be at the wedding. Hope’s family lives in the high desert..
The couple wanted to elope without fanfare but the families insisted on something small that they could be involved in. And, there are no regrets. How could there be!
A perfect evening of eats and treats. A wonderful couple that we were honored to photograph at their intimate Viceroy Palm Springs wedding.

VICEROY PALM SPRINGS
coordinator: JESSIKA FAULS
OVER THE RAINBOW CUPCAKES
hair and makeup:  SALON 119
Flowers by: ARTISAN EVENTS
paper goods:  NEW AND BLUE 
LENA MEDOYEFF BRIDAL
shoes: DSQUARED (HERS) GHOST (HIS)
suit: HUGO BOSS

When we met with John and Lindsay a few months ago in the studio, we discovered that John and I had gone to Curtis School together. Well, he was in my brother’s class, but still, it’s a crazy small world.
Tobey Dodge, the wedding planner that every wedding planner wants to be, was THE wedding planner. She is as good as they say. But, I already knew that.
The wedding was so beautiful and we LOVED working at the gorgeous site up in the hills.
Of course, Adi found the ultimate secret place to shoot the couple (he’s sneaky that way) and the photos are magazine worthy.
BTW, John, you owe Adi a bottle of Rye. Or so he says.

Event Space: Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve
Wedding Coordinator: The Wedding Connection by Tobey Dodge
Catering: Bella Donna Special Events
Flowers: Lori’s Flowers
Entertainment: City Connection Entertainment
Lighting: Ambiance Party Lighting
Photography: Next Exit Photography
Rentals: A Packaged Parties
Favors: Pumpkin Butter Serenity Gardens
Horse: Pearl the Wonder Horse

The bride went to Brentwood High, Northwestern University, got a Masters at UCLA and is now off to get an MBA, location TBD.
The groom went to Campbell Hall, U of A and Le Cordon Bleu French Culinary Institute. And then became a personal trainer.
Nobody could ever accuse Bryn and Brian of being undereducated, but they can however, call these two a perfect pair.
Adi and I really enjoyed shooting their exquisite wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Two of Next Exit Photography’s former grooms were part of Brian’s bridal party team, so it was a pleasure getting to hang out with four of our most favorite clients!!

Ceremony Location: All Saints Beverly Hills
Reception Location: Four Seasons Los Angeles
Coordinator: Mimi Events
Linen Rentals: La Tavola
Lighting/Chair Rentals: Especially for You Designs
Flowers: Marc Byrd Flowers
DJ Nahchey: Dash Entertainment
Paper Goods: Brenda Himmel
Dress: Saks Fifth Avenue (designer: Christos)
Bridesmaid Dresses: Panache Bridal (designer: Jim Hjelm)
Shoes: Nina
Tux: Saks Fifth Avenue (designer: Hugo Boss)
Favors: Sweet and Saucy Shop
Honeymoon: Rancho Valencia

( ===>>> shot specifically requested by the groom! so cute)

YAY, NEXT EXIT BRIDES!

The Historic Greystone Mansion and Park in Beverly Hills has always been one of our favorite locations to shoot at, with sprawling landscapes and secret hideaways, perfect for that next best shot.
Watching Cristina and Paul on the dance floor was like watching rockstars at a stadium concert. They knew every word to every song and more or less danced a routine to every Pop Rock number Ian played. It was so cute.
There was Mexican CocaCola everywhere. It was a favorite of the B&G. And who could forget those delicious brisket sliders. I’m drooling just thinking about them.
Such a special couple, so kind and sweet.
Adored DJ Ian Gotler from Red Shoe LA. Great taste in music, no attitude
Oh and we loved working with Event Planner Teri Kinne and her team of coordination experts. They were so on top of everything.

Truxton’s American Bistro
Dave’s Flowers
Officiant – Marriage to Go
Cake – Sweet Butter Kitchen
Stan’s Doughnuts
Alex Party Rentals
Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills

These two both went to Beverly Hills High. Then, they found themselves in similar career paths, both attending law school. They were so meant to be and fell so in love.
It was a wonderful day and night at the stunning property at the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City.
Just before the ceremony, Adi and the Rabbi started chatting it up, and discovered that they went to the same elementary school!
That evening, Adi downloaded the images from the wedding, and I said, hey, the makeup artist’s kids are in music class with our son!
It is a small world after all.
Congrats on a perfect day, you two. After all that work, you surely deserved it!
Wedding Coordinator – Tobey Dodge
Wedding Photographer – Next Exit
Video – Jason Garner – Crescent Bay Films
Flowers – City of Commerce Flowers
Band – TC and the Traffic Jamm – De Bois Entertainment
Makeup – Chroma Makeup Studio
Hair – Byron & Tracey