Sandie and Paul Diamond - Rockwell Vermont, LA

It all started at Rutagaborz. Sandie and I met for the first time for lunch at one of our mutually favorite places to eat. We instantly had a great connection and it has grown ever since. Our next meeting was an all day event. We met to do wedding planning, lunch at the ceremony site, engagement pictures at Olvera Street, and rounded out the day with more pictures at the Dodger game. This gave me plenty of time to get to know this awesome couple. We had so much fun and I was so excited to photograph their wedding in January this year.

It was a gorgeous wedding. The ceremony was held inside the Rockwell Vermont Restaurant, www.vermontrestaurantandbar.com. It is owned by Paul's brother and completed construction just in time before the wedding. The ceremony was packed full with close family and friends. Sandie and Paul were all smiles as they proclaimed their love for each other.

The reception included twice as many friends and family and was held under the stars in the open courtyard of the restaurant. Everyone had a blast dancing the night away.

I was so honored to be part of this wedding and feel like part of the family now. Here are some of my favorite images. Thank you to my two assistants, Jeff Almquist and Jacob Austell for all your help.