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Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Wedding – Kara + Marc

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Wedding – Kara + Marc

This was a gorgeous Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club wedding! Kara and Marc are the sweetest couple and their bridal party were a blast to photograph!

Congrats guys! XOXO

 

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About the couple

How did you guys meet?

We met at Oceanfront 21 in Newport beach for our first date from dating web site and finally met my forever soulmate

The proposal!

We went to Pasea Hotel in Huntington Beach and we were on our balcony enjoying the ocean view the party below at the tree house bar and Disneyland fireworks started in the sky. I was entranced in the fireworks and turned around and he was on one knee with my dream ring. I was shocked surprised and so happy tears just flowed and I could barely say yes. I will never look at Disney fireworks the same

 

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

Wedding Planner: Irene w/ Exclusive Estate Events

Photo: Jennifer and Brian w/ Gilmore Studios

2nd Photographer: (the amazing) Jackie Lovato

Video: Russ w/ Chasing Light

Florist: Tustin Florist

Cake: Molly Kosinski

DJ: Luis Gutierrez

Dessert: OC Chocolate Fountains

 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Brian and Jennifer Gilmore are husband and wife photographers that created a wedding photography team in Orange County, CA. They have been photographing weddings, families, and corporate events since 2003. Contact us for more info about booking your wedding in the Southern California area. The creative team at Gilmore Studios specialize in wedding photography in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. In addition, you can call 949-698-3968 or email us for more info about booking your Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club wedding.

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team that serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas. We specialize in fine wedding photography, family portraits, and newborn photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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You don’t need a dozen props. Some of the most timeless images are the ones where baby is just wrapped up in your arms, barely posed, just…loved.
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You don’t have to clean the house, bring Pinterest ideas, or stress about how your baby will behave. We’ve got it covered, you’re doing great already.
1. Your baby might not “smash” the cake and that’s OK.
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