Mary, star of the wedding | San Pedro wedding photography

It was back to Mary, Star of the Sea this weekend for Michelle and Andre's San Pedro wedding. This was the locale of our first church wedding, back in 2004, and it was great to return to the big church that dominates the skyline of beautiful downtown San Pedro.



After the wedding, the couple drove off in their classic Chevrolet to the jewel of San Pedro, Averill Park, home to many a post-wedding and post-quinceanera photo. Even with the misty Saturday, the park was full with photographers, but we were able to nab a nice prime spot by the bridge, where we loved capturing Michelle's reflection in the water.

Mary, Star of the Sea Wedding | Priceless Bridal Facial Expression

Catch this snippet from Annie and David's San Pedro wedding at the historic Mary, Star of the Sea church. We love watching Annie as she and David are introduced as "husband and wife," for the very first time.

San Pedro Wedding | Mary, Star of the Sea | Old Ranch Country Club

Fireworks were in the air--literally, after Annie and David tied the knot last Saturday--7/4/09.
Annie--she of the most expressive face we've ever had the good fortune of photographing--and David, wed at the historic Mary, Star of the Sea church in San Pedro--where we shot our very first paid wedding back in 2003!
The reception afterwards was at the lovely Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach.
Let's talk about the pictures:
We can't get enough of the opening shot of Annie, lit like a movie star, holding her flowers in the church.
Next up: Annie and David enjoying the fireworks display at Old Ranch with a heartfelt embrace and kiss, and the couple, earlier in the day, on the same spot, out on the golf course.
For "wedding prep" days, we absolutely love photographing the bride in her home. There's just something so much more personal and loving there than in a hotel room.
Love this moment with Mary and her mom in the living room of their Rancho Palos Verdes abode.
More shots at the country club, golf course and church, followed by another all-time favorite.
Annie's dad is taking one last week at his daughter, before giving her away to David. The expressions are priceless.
Look for more here in the coming weeks--one highlight is a video clip of the couple cutting the cake--and the guests all serenading them with "Volare."

Long Beach Wedding Photography | San Pedro Wedding

Here's a fun slideshow we put together for Olivia & Wesley's San Pedro wedding. They were married at the Mary, Star of the Sea church in San Pedro, and had their reception at the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

Queen Mary Wedding Photography | Olivia & Wesley

It was our pleasure to take part in Olivia and Wesley's recent wedding at Mary, Star of the Sea in San Pedro, followed by a beautiful reception at the regal Queen Mary in Long Beach.
Here's a few of our favorite images from the day!