Small Weddings at Laguna Gloria

The fountain at Laguna Gloria decorated for a wedding.

by Eric Hegwer

in Laguna Gloria

Less than a month ago these two got married, and I already did one blog post with the film proofs from their small intimate wedding at Laguna Gloria (view it here), and I just finished the entire gallery for their wedding and wanted to post another bunch of pics.  These are the photos from my digital cameras, and if you saw the other post, I think you’ll easily be able to see the color differences.

Of course film is a bit more expensive, but strangely enough it is actually easier and you get the photos faster when I shoot your wedding on film.  Why? Instead of just firing off 2000-3000 shots knowing that somewhere  ”I got the shot” and then having to spend hours and hours editing through to find them, I slow down, way down, and really focus on what’s about to happen, instead of what is happening now.  When your wedding photographer slows down, the entire pace of the day slows down, and you get to enjoy all those little moments longer.

And with film weddings I get to outsource – I ship the exposed film to my favorite local lab, and 3 days later I get back printed proofs for you, as well as scanned images to post on the web.  It’s the best of both worlds.  And I don’t have to do any more work, which means you get your wedding pictures fast!

Anyway, onto this small wedding.  It had tons of special details.  The decorations were incredible.  The mom did most of the planning, and thought of every little thing – she made her only daughter’s day special.  I won’t get into all the details here, but let me just say that about a decade ago, she was in a pretty serious accident, and spent a lot of time in recovery.  That she was able to make it to this day was both a joy and a miracle.  Enjoy the photos!

The bride wore J Crew gold strappy wedding shoes

The bride wore J Crew gold strappy wedding shoes

Yep, this is the bride, wearing a beautiful, simple blue wedding dress

Yep, this is the bride, wearing a beautiful, simple turquoise wedding dress

Small Intimate wedding at Laguna Gloria

Small Intimate wedding at Laguna Gloria

Before the wedding, the minister and the bride shared a moment.

Before the wedding, the minister and the bride shared a moment.

And then she talks with the groom before the ceremony

And then she talks with the groom before the ceremony

The Wedding ceremony at Laguna Gloria is about to start.  Here's the groom walking with the minister from the main house, down the path towards the Chapel of Love.

The Wedding ceremony at Laguna Gloria is about to start. Here's the groom walking with the minister from the main house, down the path towards the Chapel of Love.

It was pretty hot, and the MOB carried a lace umbrella as a sun shade

It was pretty hot, and the MOB carried a lace umbrella as a sun shade

If you are wondering what the Temple of Love at Laguna Gloria looks like with 40 guests, this is it.

If you are wondering what the Temple of Love at Laguna Gloria looks like with 40 guests, this is it.

It was so hot, that the groom's fingers swelled, and the ring would only go to the first knuckle.  But it still counts!

It was so hot, that the groom's fingers swelled, and the ring would only go to the first knuckle. But it still counts!

Just married.  I love the multi colored floral arrangements in the background

Just married. I love the multi colored floral arrangements in the background

Checking out the new bling!

Checking out the new bling!

Small Intimate weddings at Laguna Gloria

Small Intimate weddings at Laguna Gloria

Formals go really fast when the weddings have less than 50 people.

Formals go really fast when the weddings have less than 50 people.

Before the couple was announced, they took a few moments to themselves to overlook the lake

Before the couple was announced, they took a few moments to themselves to overlook the lake

Primizie Catering did a great job with the buffet.  There was enought food for 2x as many guests.

Primizie Catering did a great job with the buffet. There was enought food for 2x as many guests.

What is it about kids and desserts...

What is it about kids and desserts...

Instead of having a cake, there was a Tiramisu bar - this is the toasting of the Tiramisu - instead of a ckae cutting.

Instead of having a cake, there was a Tiramisu bar - this is the toasting of the Tiramisu - instead of a ckae cutting.

The groom gave the bride a twirl at their first dance -

The groom gave the bride a twirl at their first dance -

And pics of the father - daughter dance with mom and groom in the backgroud

And pics of the father - daughter dance with mom and groom in the backgroud

Pictures of Laguna Gloria at Night without tents

Pictures of Laguna Gloria at Night without tents

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{ 2 comments }

debi July 16, 2009 at 7:09 pm

hi eric, i especially love this bride and groom. especially the bride. you just cant fake the happiness seen in her beautiful smile!! she looks awesome in her blue wedding dress, too.

Cheryl July 17, 2009 at 11:19 am

Eric you do amazing work! Thanks also for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Blessings,
Cheryl

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