15 Feb

Weddings

EBell Club Wedding | Jen + Josh | Long Beach California Photography

I have been waiting and waiting and it’s finally time to share this GORGEOUS Ebell Club wedding with some of my favorite people, Jen + Josh! This whole wedding was 100% perfection and every detail was planned and executed beautifully. So, let’s get to it!

Husband and wife whisperingEBell Club Wedding

There could not have been a more perfect venue for Jen and Josh than the beautiful Ebell Club. Seeing the two of them there made it that much more beautiful.  When asked what their favorite part of the wedding day was Jen said it was exchanging vows and officially becoming husband and wife. You can tell from the way she was looking at that new husband of hers that she meant it!  She also said, “and dancing with my new husband.”  The Ebell Club offered the perfect place to let loose as  there was a gorgeous open dance floor  with plenty of room for everyone to show off.  Josh said he loved watching Jen enter the ceremony and shared her sentiment on exchanging vows. He said, “it was a truly surreal moment.” It doesn’t get more romantic than that.

Bride robe | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding PhotographerBride in robe looking out window | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

What bride doesn’t feel beautiful on her wedding day? But adding a little flare to the pre-wedding dressing room routine included Jen in her embellished bride robe and floral robes for all of her bridesmaids. I love the personalized hanger made for Jen’s wedding dress. It’s all about the details and Jen’s dress didn’t disappoint with it’s neckline and all of it’s intricacy. She found her dresss at Pebbles Bridal. Designer: Kenneth Winston.

 Wedding dress hangs in fron of mirror | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Bride dressing for her big moment | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Mother helping bride into her dress | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Wedding ring and vows | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding PhotographerBride's shoes | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

Bridesmaids and brides in robes | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

Yes, it’s easy to say this day is all about the bride and dress but not when the groom shows up looking this dapper, matching his brides attention to detail perfectly in his 3 piece suit. Josh found his suit at Friar Tux and didn’t miss piecing everything together with precision down to the polka dot socks, pocket square, watch, and shoes.
Groom in black and white on sofa | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

Groomsmen sharing a drink together | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

Groomsman together with drink in hand. Cheers. | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Grooms shoes are featured in close up | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Groom on sofa with tattered flag and zebra rug | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

 

What They Want to Remember Most

Jen and Josh said they both want to remember that feeling of being on cloud nine all day. That moment when everything comes together and you are right where you want to be without another care in the world. The two of you together as husband and wife, finally. All the planning coming together in your perfect moment. They also loved being surrounded by so much love and sharing their love with such a wonderful group of people. It was very clear how loved they are by there many friends and family. There was plenty of dancing and smiles shared by all in attendance.

First looks between bride and groom
Wedding day couple kiss and laughBride hiding behind Groom | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Close up of detail on back of bride's wedding dress Newly weds embrace outside beautiful Ebell club
beautiful deep V back of dress is captured Ebell Club Wedding captured by Brooke Bakken photgrpaher
Close up of Groom in suit Groom's 3 piece suit and accessories
Detail of the backside of bride's wedding gownBoquet of Burgundy, pink and cream
Groom looks longingly at his beautiful bride

Aerial view of bride walking down aisle
First kiss as husband and wife

Ebell Club as the backdrop of wedding photo

The Honeymoon

For their honeymoon, Josh and Jen traveled to Bali, Indonesia. On the island of Bali they stayed in Ubud, Seminyak, and Jimbaran.  If that doesn’t sound romantic and tropical enough already, they stayed in villas that backed right up to the rain forest and rice paddies. The adventure didn’t stop there. They had MONKEYS in their backyard!! They shared that some of their favorite days were spent exploring the streets of the neighborhoods surrounding their villa and then coming back to relax in the pool and just soak in the view with each other.

Wedding party captured on stairs outside Ebell Club

Bride with Bridesmaids

Wedding party portrait with bride and groom in the middle

Black and white of groomsmen sharing in a laugh

Groom with groomsmen

The Wedding Gifts

Although every gift they received was very appreciated and LOVED there was one that specifically stood out to them for how unique it was, Tesla stock.  Wow! Talk about taking a gift registry to the next level of investment banking. I guess nothing shows that someone puts stock into the success of your marriage more than actual stock.

Bride and Groom with parents Toast takes place with focus on champagne glassesI know I already talked about this venue, the Ebell Club, but I can’t get enough of the detail that demands presence in every single room.  The lighting, the decor, the dance floor, and the overall ambiance it created. It was absolutely perfect for Jen and Josh’s wedding day…and the food. The food was catered by Tres LA Catering and did a FABULOUS job!

Ebell Club chandeliers and place settings Dancing bride and groom captured by Brooke Bakken Wedding toasts and laughter Bride and Groom exchange a lookToast is being given Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding PhotographerHusband and wife clink glasses together | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

Bride and Groom | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding PhotographerFamily member talks to bride and groom over mic Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Bride hugs a family member Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding PhotographerGroom embraces his sister Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Father of the bride smiles ear to ear Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Beautiful floral centerpiece in burgundy
Food perfectly plated for reception | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Bride and Groom kiss as they dance Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographerfather of the bride steals a dance Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Husband and wife share a first dance Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Aerial view of Bride and Groom first dance Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Bride and Groom holding hands Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer captures this moment of father and bride dancingDancing and dessert | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Wedding dance floor Ebell Club Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Ebell Club geometric dancefloor Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Mother and Groom embrace on dance floor Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Father and bride dance and smile Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Groom shows of his moves to his mom as they dance Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Groom dances with his mother Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Groomsman dances Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Bride and Groom embrace on dance floor Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding PhotographerDancing and conga line forms Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer
Bride in center of the dance floor Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer Aerial photo of full wedding party | Brooke Bakken | Orange County Wedding Photographer

Planning your own perfect wedding day? Contact me for info on capturing your big day and every moment of it!

Wedding Planner: Allie Shane of Pop the Champagne (the Owner Allie and I went to high school together)

Venue: Ebell Club of Long Beach; Contact Tres LA Catering

Florist: Bride and Bloom Flowers; Amy Schoenbaum brideandbloomflowers@gmail.com

Etsy: Table numbers – BRAWOX

Signs – ShinePaperandPress