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Romantic Greystone Mansion Engagement // Edson & Vanessa

Romantic Greystone Mansion Engagement // ©2016 Sun & Sparrow Wedding Photographers

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FROM THE BRIDE // Edson and I both attended the same church and out of nowhere he would casually wink at me and I would just wonder what the heck he was thinking for winking at me in church! I didn’t pay much mind to it because it was always just a wink and then one summer night he finally approached me during a youth event and started a conversation, he was just being the funniest guy ever and making me laugh like crazy and everything about him caught my attention! We began constantly messaging each other, then my sister started a youth bible study at our house, Edson and I were both part of that group and in that class I began to learn more and more about him and seeing how he stood out from anyone else made me so intrigued. He would stick around after study and we started to get to know each other better and next thing I knew, I was so In love with him.

4yrs later, January 2014 we decided to look around at some rings “just because” and from then till Aug I was anticipating the day and it was driving me crazy! When the day came, my sister had asked me to shoot pictures of her and her husband for their first home, it was such a hot day and they asked if I wanted to go to another location and I was not having it but they convinced me! We get to a church parking lot in Palos Verdes and my sister takes me around to see where we can find the best spot for pictures and I see a tree far away with a lot of pictures hanging from it and a blanket on the ground and I was thinking, what is that? When we get closer it was pictures of Edson and I from when we first started dating, a blanket on the floor with a picnic basket and goodies and a sign from my favorite song “Until the end of time” I instantly began crying because I knew what this was and he comes out from nowhere, gets on his knees and proposes! I was just thinking, finally!! My sister captured everything and then left us to have a picnic and soak in being engaged! It was beautiful! It is everything about Edson that has kept me so in love from the beginning, how he is the completely opposite of me and how it truly balances me out, how he is so shy and quiet, and has such an amazing personality and how it just bursts whenever we are together. He loves me like I have never known love and makes me feel like the most beautiful human being on this planet. I am beyond excited to be married to him.

Shooting with Sun and Sparrow was just amazing! My sister, Claudia is a Sun and Sparrow associate and of course, having a sister with an amazing talent calls for many pictures shot by her. My sister has told me time after time that shooting me is no easy task because I am my biggest critic and I need to see shot by shot what I like and don’t like. I knew from the beginning that with Tiffani, I wasn’t going to be able to do just that. I was so excited as the day for our engagement shoot grew closer, I knew that we would have no problems but I was also nervous because of what I was use to with my sister but as soon as we began, actually not even when we began shooting, as soon as we met up with Tiffani she sensed my nerves and stress and calmed me down, letting me know everything was going to be beautiful! When we began she pulled us aside and told us to think of our love and let that shine through us, she let me know just how beautiful I looked and how every picture was going to be amazing. The whole day was so much fun, we went beyond our hour because it truly didn’t feel like we were being photographed, Tiffani made me feel so comfortable and reassured me just how beautiful everything was, without me having to peek at any shots! It made our day that much better. I Knew I could trust her with every single pose she did, even the crazy ones! Which were the most fun! I knew from the moment we got engaged that Sun and Sparrow was going to be our 1st and only choice, and I can’t wait for our special day to be captured by them.


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    Michael & Cameron // Neighborhood Church wedding in Palos Verdes

    FROM THE BRIDE // 
    WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR WEDDING?  //  I grew up at the Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes.  From baptisms to Easter Egg Hunts to Christmas Pageants, I had always hoped to get married in my church.  My now-husband had recently moved to join me in LA after we met in Seattle and did the coastal long distance relationship.  We knew we wanted to have a party in Seattle with our friends and extended family but decided to have a smaller ceremony in LA at the church to kick off the festivities.
    WHAT WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE/FAVORITE PART ABOUT YOUR WEDDING DAY?  //  Taking a moment before and after the ceremony to just be alone together and gather our thoughts.  We took an “Irish Stroll” and wandered the church grounds alone together before meeting our family and minister in front of the church. Then we quietly walked through the church with our family trailing us and out to the patio. The patio is anchored by an olive tree which reminds me very much of my childhoom home and is where church services were held on warm days when I was a little girl.
    DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR BRIDES WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PLANNING PROCESS?  //  If you’re a reader, get a copy of A Practical Wedding (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wedding-Affordable-Meaningful-Celebration/dp/0738215155/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406868033&sr=8-1&keywords=practical+wedding) and Offbeat Bride (http://www.amazon.com/Offbeat-Bride-Creative-Alternatives-Independent/dp/1580053157/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406868076&sr=8-1&keywords=offbeat+bride). Those books grounded me and helped me figure out what could be possible on a reasonable budget.
    WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF BEING MARRIED NOW?  //  We have always been the best of friends. Now we are just that much closer to each other.
    PLEASE COMMENT BELOW & SHARE THIS BEAUTIFUL WEDDING! CONGRATULATE MICHAEL & CAMERON ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL WEDDING DAY!
    ©2014 Sun & Sparrow Photographers // Big thanks to our associate photographer Claudia Hurtarte for shooting this beautiful wedding

    VENDORS // Venue: Neighborhood Church, Palos Verdes // Photographer: Claudia Hurtarte, associate photographer of Sun & Sparrow Photographers //  Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo // Tux: Elite Tuxedo in West LA //  Bride’s Hair: Laura Lawson – The Mane Hair Studio at Sola Salon Suites, Torrance, CA (specializes in curly hair) //  Makeup: Rebeca of Organically at Your Best, Redondo Beach, CA  //   Flowers: Natural Simplicity 

    PLEASE COMMENT BELOW & SHARE THIS BEAUTIFUL WEDDING! CONGRATULATE MICHAEL & CAMERON ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL WEDDING DAY!
    ©2014 Sun & Sparrow Photographers // Big thanks to our associate photographer Claudia Hurtarte for shooting this beautiful wedding!!
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    • Linda Cavette aka Mom

      Dear Cameron and Michael, You a are the sunshine of my life, thank for this beautiful day, MomReplyCancel

    • Linda Cavette aka Mom

      Dear Cameron and Michael, You a are the sunshine of my life, thank for this beautiful day, MomReplyCancel

    • Maria

      Such beautiful pictures. So happy for you both! Can’t wait to celebrate in Seattle. 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Maria

      Such beautiful pictures. So happy for you both! Can’t wait to celebrate in Seattle. 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Carolyn

      What a treat to see these beautiful photos from you wedding day. It looks like it was very special and intimate. Congratulations!ReplyCancel

    • Carolyn

      What a treat to see these beautiful photos from you wedding day. It looks like it was very special and intimate. Congratulations!ReplyCancel

    • Kristin Thomas

      Amazingly beautiful photos of an amazingly beautiful couple!!! xoxoReplyCancel

    • Kristin Thomas

      Amazingly beautiful photos of an amazingly beautiful couple!!! xoxoReplyCancel

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