Pyucin and Dylan remind me of me and Jesse - Pyucin is super outgoing and loves meeting new people, while Dylan is sweet but quiet. Some may see it as an odd match, but one thing's for sure - his passion for her is so strong, it radiates with every gaze and every embrace, and she can't help but fall into him. My goal was not only to document their wedding details but the fierce passion that they both share for their friends, their family and each other.
To start the wedding off, they decided to do a first look. In Burmese tradition, the bride and groom walk down the aisle together, so it wasn't a big deal to see each other before the ceremony. I was glad because I encourage EVERYONE to do so. Not only does it make the day go more smoothly, but seeing your bride/groom for the first time is so emotional, it's nice to share these first beautiful moments together alone (ok, not totally alone, but they didn't notice me :P):
The wedding took place at the Shelldance Orchid Gardens in Pacifica, CA. This is an incredible venue for two reasons: one, the only flowers Pyucin needed were bouquets and boutonnieres -- the greenhouse provided the most beautiful, natural, and sustainable backdrop for the celebration. Two, the light was INSANE. I don't know if she realized this when booking the venue, but it's a photographer's dream to shoot in a building where every wall and ceiling is a window, and as a client, you can expect some of the most beautiful images of yourself you have ever seen. Above is the orchid room where we staged the first look.
The hall where they held the ceremony and dancing, DJ-ed by the awesome music master Mike Annuzzi:
The staging area, where the bridal party hung out:
The dessert table and "cocktail lounge" (with yummy cupcakes by Dick's Bakery, who did my wedding cupcakes :):
And, lastly, the buffet room:
The event was catered by Skyler St. John, and I couldn't be more impressed with their gorgeous presentation and delicious dishes. Pyucin and Dylan are vegetarians, so they wanted to stick to their diet while catering to their guests' wishes. While they offered salmon and shrimp on the side, I think everyone (myself included) is still dreaming of their amazing eggplant wraps (I know, right??) and mac and cheese:
Lastly, I LOVED how laid back Dylan and Pyucin were on their wedding day. They were simply happy to have everyone they loved in one place and ecstatic to be married. They did have a distinct vision for the event though, so I pulled them into an open field overlooking the PCH for some sunset portraits. Without any prompting, Pyucin said, "I don't mind sitting in the grass! In fact, I was hoping to get some pictures like that!!" When you're carefree and happy on your wedding day, it makes for some beautiful portraits! (And yes, her dress was fine :) Shout out to my girl Teresa (who did my hair for my 8th grade dance, prom and wedding!) for a fabulous job, per usual ;)
Pyucin and Dylan, I wish you many happy years together!!!
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