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Lindsey and Steve, a Classy Langham Wedding

28 Thursday Jun 2012

Posted by genkiviv in Weddings

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fairy tale weddings, inspiring weddings, Pasadena, the Langham Hotel

The sunlight filtered in with a certain lacy laziness over the Langham, hazing over the harsh, raw midday tone like the warm, familiar embrace from an old friend.  Most little girls dream of such a day for having their fairy tale wedding, an entire day to be cherished and remembered.  Lindsey and Steve had that one perfect day, their infectious smiles and laughter permeating to the guests and amongst the space.  It was a day where everything fell magically into place.  Starting with the gorgeous backdrop of the classic Langham Hotel, from the pink ribbon snug around the waist of Lindsey’s petal-inspired gown, to Steve’s charming bow tie, one could tell that they were planners and they had left no detail overlooked, which was all vibrantly captured by Agnes Csiszar’s on-site painting during their reception.  But there was so much more than just the tangible objects that made Lindsey and Steve’s wedding a fairy tale.  The moment Lindsey and Steve’s eyes met for the first look in the Horseshoe Garden, we could all tell their love is the real thing.  Her elated, excited eyes proclaimed a love of having won her devoted prince.  Steve’s lovesick smile equally told the story of a relationship culminating in an exclamation point on this day.  Their love was not just real, but in that precious state of love where they couldn’t pull their eyes away from each other, and where they were overflowing with giddiness from the excitement of getting married.  Time glided and dipped gracefully, like their first dance, waltzing to the rhythm of smiles and hugs, threading through the moments of the day.  We loved every moment, and the moments were generous, just like Lindsey and Steve.  Thank you for inspiring us, and for letting us be a part of your memories.

For this wedding, I was lucky enough to assemble my dream team: Raymond Lo and Haeran Kang, thanks a million!

Agnes Csiszar

16 Wednesday May 2012

Posted by genkiviv in Extraordinary Vendors, Weddings

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Agnes Csiszar, Georgian Ballroom, Langham, Live Event Paintings, Pasadena, Steve and Lindsey's Wedding

Several weeks ago, I was lucky enough to cover a wedding of fantastical grandeur (which I’ll post in a couple of weeks).  One of Lindsey and Steve’s amazing ideas (actually, the brilliant idea belonged to Lindsey’s mother, Linda) was to commission Agnes Csiszar to paint their wedding reception as it was taking place.  YES! How amazing is that?!

Several hours prior to the reception, Csiszar starts with a sketch of the room.  As the evening unfolds, she incorporates the scenes and events she sees, working them into her composition.

In spite of being stationed in the corner of the Georgian ballroom, Csiszar somehow managed to capture all the nuances of the celebration.  She got Lindsey and Steve’s posture, the petal-like layers of Lindsey’s gown, and their overflowing love and happiness.

This is the final version of Csiszar’s painting that Lindsey and Steve will have as a keepsake of their wedding.

Agnes, it was wonderful and inspiring to work with you!  If anybody is interested in finding out more about Agnes Csiszar, her website is http://www.eventpaintingsbyagnes.com

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Deanna + Adrian, a Vintage Engagement at Castle Green

03 Friday Feb 2012

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Pasadena, Vintage Engagement Shoot at Castle Green

2012 couldn’t have started with a better photo session!  I’m so pleased Deanna and Adrian’s engagement session is my first photo posting on vivianlovesphotography.

I was absolutely thrilled when Deanna told me she wanted an old Hollywood style engagement shoot.  My excitement soared off the charts when she added that we had full access to the ground floor of Castle Green.  Growing up near Pasadena, I’d always passed the elegant fortress-like structure wondering what was inside.  On the day of our shoot, I was a kid in a candy store.  I wandered from room to room, brain overflowing with the visual possibilities of the interiors that still reflect old fashioned glamour.

Deanna and Adrian were such a compliment to each other, with his charcoal suit and her polka dot dress.  Can you believe she learned how to do her own hair that way through YouTube tutorials?  Girl is awesome! We had so much fun in the sun room.  The California rays lit everything with a golden glow. Deanna and Adrian, you two were such a joy to work with.  Looking forward to the wedding!


I loved these old black and white photos of brides and grooms from another era!

Posted by genkiviv | Filed under Engagements

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