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The Cuteness

XOXO Wedding Studio — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:20:57 +0000

Here are a few pics I’d like to share of someone you guys will recognize. Isn’t he dreamy? Well, I certainly think so. This is Kevin during an impromptu “photo shoot” on a lovely, lazy morning. xo, Stef

Liz + Matt: La Estancia Hotel & Spa, La Jolla

XOXO Wedding Studio — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:01:59 +0000

You know the saying “save the best for last”? Well we like to think this rings true with Liz and Matt’s beautiful December wedding, our final one of 2011. The ceremony and reception were held at the gorgeous La Estancia Hotel & Spa in dreamy La Jolla. With her white, shimmering gown and golden curls, Liz looked like a princess straight out of a fairy tail-so beautiful! And Matt looked very handsome–seriously such a beautiful couple. After their heartwarming ceremony, guests partied and danced the night away all in celebration of the new Mr. & Mrs.! Kevin had an awesome, awesome time meeting their friends and family and being able to be part of such a lovely and joyous day. We are SO excited to share Liz and Matt’s beautiful day with you all and hope you enjoy it!

Leah + Drew: Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, Carlsbad

XOXO Wedding Studio — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:06:12 +0000

Kevin and I are so happy to share our first blog of 2012 with some pics from Leah and Drew’s beautiful beach-side wedding!! It couldn’t have been a prettier day to get married! The sun was out, the sky was blue, and the bride looked ever so lovely in her gorgeous lace dress. The ceremony was held at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, a very charming European style hotel with a fantastic view of the Pacific. Family and friends gathered to witness and celebrate the love Leah and Drew have for one another and it was quite moving. We are so excited for them and wish them a marriage filled with many, many days just as joyous as their wedding day. Enjoy!

Goodbye 2011! Hello 2012!

XOXO Wedding Studio — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:39:28 +0000

As the year comes to an end, we happily reflect on all of the beginnings Kevin and I were witness to. People dedicating themselves to each other, completely and full of love before their families and friends. People taking the next step and letting their soul mates know “you are the ONE” with proposals of marriage.

With all of this in mind, I wanted to share a photo, one of my favorites this year from Shawna and Eric’s wedding. I believe it really sums up how exciting beginnings can be–when you’re side by side with your best friend and partner, with the support of your family and friends.

Thank you so much for all the love and checking out our blog this year! I can’t wait to share a whole new year of weddings in 2012. Best wishes and Happy Holidays!

Megan + John: Presidio Park and Embarcadero Park, San Diego

XOXO Wedding Studio — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:33:17 +0000

We’re so happy to share our final engagement shoot of the year, starring Megan and John! How cute are they?! We had a lot of fun, beginning our shoot at the lovely Presidio Park, and concluding at just in time to watch the sun set at the Embarcadero. Megan and John are one of the sweetest couples we’ve had the pleasure of working with, and can’t wait for their wedding in July! Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!

Jamie + Melissa: East Village and Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge, San Diego

XOXO Wedding Studio — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:46:15 +0000

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect night during our shoot with the super awesome twosome Jamie and Melissa! Why you ask? Well the weather was PERFECT and everybody was too busy watching the Chargers game, leaving Downtown San Diego all to ourselves! Total VIP status. We did some shots near the COOLEST ballpark in the country, Petco Park, and then cruised over to the very cool and developing industrial neighborhood of East Village. This area has special meaning to Jamie and Melissa, because they’ll be getting married in a venue overlooking the ballpark–so awesome!! Just as the sun began to set, we ran over the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge, our most favorite new landmark of Downtown. I ABSOLUTELY love these photos. I hope we were able to capture the true and beautiful love Jamie and Melissa have for each other. Totally has us greatly anticipating their wedding next February. Enjoy!!

Erin + Elliott: Naval Base, Point Loma

XOXO Wedding Studio — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:28:06 +0000

It is with much excitement that we present the trailer of Erin and Elliot’s wedding day! Kevin had a wonderful time with the beautiful couple (seriously they could be models, right?!) on their big day. The ceremony and reception were held at the Oceanview Room located at the Naval Base in Point Loma. Their guests had a blast, dancing the night away all in celebration of the love Erin and Elliott have for one another. And have you ever seen a wedding trailer with so many handsome men in uniform? I didn’t think so! Thank you, Erin and Elliott for having XOXO be a part of your joyous day. Enjoy!

PartnerCon 2011: Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego

XOXO Wedding Studio — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:55:04 +0000

In between shooting weddings, editing, and meeting with amazing couples planning their big days, I was lucky enough to attend ParterCon 2011, a workshop and conference for wedding photographers. Lucky, mainly because the conference was in BEA-U-TI-FUL San Diego. I attended some awesomely informative talks, my favorite being Lawrence Chan’s presentation on branding. REALLY. COOL. STUFF. Another highlight was seeing epic, genius photographer Joe McNally present a slideshow of his amazing images and sharing the behind-the-scences stories of each image. Truly an unforgettable experience.

The final highlight of the conference was getting to participate in a workshop led by uber-talented photographer Samuel Lippke. We shot a super-duper cute couple around Downtown and had a blast seeing how another photographer interprets location, lighting, and composition. Below are a couple of pics I took that I’d like to share. Garrett and Megan were an AWESOME model couple, and as you can see, it was a really fun group of us participating in the workshop. Hope you like ‘em.
xoxo,
Stephanie

Silvia + Michael David: Ramsey’s at the Club, Toluca Lake

XOXO Wedding Studio — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:34:09 +0000

It is with much excitement and happiness that we share some of Silvia and Michael David’s wedding pics! If you follow our blog, you know that this couple is extra special because Michael is our dear cousin. And now it’s extra, EXTRA special now that Silvia is our cousin too!

Before the ceremony, we met up with the newlyweds at the city hall in picturesque Pasadena. We had so much fun in the brief time we had at the city hall, that we couldn’t wait for the ceremony and reception to start!! The ceremony and reception were held at the Ramsey’s at the Club, a very elegant and intimate gem of a venue in Toluca Lake.

Family and friends all had a wonderful time celebrating Silvia and Michael’s love and commitment. The reception was SO much fun with tons of dancing, delicious food, and the SweetBooth! We are thrilled we were able to be a part of it! We wish Silvia and Michael David a beautiful life as husband and wife!! Enjoy!!

Check out the SweetBooth from the reception!

Debon + Ryan

XOXO Wedding Studio — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:13:09 +0000

Kevin and I are SO SO happy to present some photos from Debon and Ryan’s beautiful wedding celebration! I met up with the beautiful bride at the Palomar Hotel (formerly the Se Hotel), in Downtown San Diego, and had the best time meeting Debon’s family and spending some one on one time with her dress! LOL! No seriously her dress was STUNNING. For fans of ‘Mad Men’, it’s a gown Joan Holloway would totally saunter away in; gorgeous! Kevin spent some time with Ryan and his family, including his best man, Kevin (gotta love Kevins!), pictured below. The ceremony was held at the County Administrative Building and followed by a lovely dinner at the delicious Italian restaurant, Cucina Urbana. We also had the pleasure of joining more family and friends for a super fun afternoon reception at the Firehouse Restaurant in Pacific Beach a few days after the ceremony. It was an awesome gathering of loved ones, all their to honor Debon and Ryan’s love and commitment. In short, it was a blast and we are thrilled we were able to be a part of it! We wish Debon and Ryan a beautiful life as husband and wife!! Enjoy!!