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Newport Beach Estate Wedding

Katelynne & Braden – Newport Beach Estate Wedding

The day of the Katelynne and Braden’s wedding could not have been better; the sun was shining, the sky was a bright blue, and flowers were in bloom everywhere. They began the day at the Newport Beach Temple to tie the knot with friends and family from all over to support and show their love for the couple on their big day. Following that, pictures of the family and bridal party were taken at a nearby park to get a change of scenery and take advantage of the beautiful spring day.

Amazing backyard estate reception!

The reception was held at the bride’s grandparents house, a place that she holds close to her heart. The backyard was decorated like a park in the 20’s with a popcorn machine, caricaturist, parasols, lace, and flowers everywhere. Food was catered by the couple’s favorite burger place, TK Burgers. They performed their first duty as a married couple by cutting a wedding cake together as well as a groom’s cake, specially made by Katelynne, decorated with Braden’s favorite things such as hunting, fishing, and sports.

Katelynne and Braden danced as a married couple for the first time and their love for each other was felt by all who attended. Following that, everyone danced and celebrated the happy couple. At the end, they made a grand exit walking hand in hand surrounded by everyone cheering for them and confetti cannons signaling their start on this great new adventure.

Vendors

Photo + Video: Brian + Jennifer w/Gilmore Studios

Venue: Private Residence

Church: Newport Beach Temple

Bridesmaid dresses: Lulus

Groom’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Cake: French’s Cupcake Bakery

DJ: Tod Overton w/ All Play DJ Co.

Florist: Chris Dunyon

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Brian and Jennifer Gilmore are husband and wife photographers that created a wedding & portrait photography team in Orange County, CA. They have been photographing weddings 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 next Newport Beach Estate Wedding.

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, newborn and branding photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach & Queen Creek

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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