Cheung Longview Reception

  I went down to Longview to witness & photograph this amazing celebration! J&M had their beautiful wedding in California in September, but J is from my home town and his father wanted to throw them a Longview reception, for all the family and friends that couldn't make it down for the wedding. The guests were in for a TREAT! They had NO idea that they were going to see some traditional Chinese Lion Dancers. It was awesome and, although it was traditional, you could definitely tell that whoever was the rear of the yellow lion, had been to a few clubs in their life (booty shakin'). Besides the wow factor, the room was filled with love and joy for this fun couple! Hope you enjoy the photos! (Please click on each photo to enlarge).

Father-son (younger brother of the groom)

had a little after Lion Dance celebration of their own!

isn't the bride just gorgeous?!

This little boy...had been begging for cake since

he arrived. This is what it looks like after

he's consumed the cake!

Congrats, you two!

HO Down, a 30th Bday Bash.

I'm not really sure how anyone else will top this 30th Birthday party, and if they do manage to top it, it will likely be because they have a ton of money, and even then...it wouldn't be the same. Many people came together to help put on a birthday party for this amazing person that we all have in common, someone whom I can call one of my best friends. It was a WONDERFUL celebration and people came out ready to party and have a great time.

The birthday girl.

Some funny guest photos:

A "HoHo" cake for a Ho Down,

made by Chanelle from Lux Sucre Desserts.

Ham Reception

This beautiful couple tied the knot in Hawaii, and did a classic home-town reception to celebrate their marriage. Here are some photos from the shin dig! Congratulations Casi & David. Enjoy the preview photos!

Just a bride and her bride's maids playing air instruments!

I had on cowgirl boots under my dress 

for my reception too! ;)

Introducing...

a beautiful family.

Happy Birthday Mr. L!

I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorites for a milestone birthday, this weekend. I have to commend his mother, my dear friend, who threw an adorable party that went off without a single hitch! All that hard work and planning paid off, and I know he will cherish the photos.

baby's first sugar.

just before he decided he didn't care

about opening gifts! 

L's Family (both sides). He has so much love in his life,

sometimes, he just can't stand it! 

baby buddies.

struttin' his stuff with a belly full of bday cake.

40th Anniversary Celebration.

*Please click photo to enlarge. (you guys probably already know the drill by now).

"Miss La Grande" and "Mr. Peace Corps."

enjoying the slideshow.

 

A play re-enactment of the couple's

love story.

as you can see by the photos, the play was

a HIT! (so hilarious!)

I've said this a lot already...but I will say it again (on my website). I have VERY high expectations for my own 40th Anniversary party, after witnessing thing one. There was a big turnout, delicious food, a beautiful home, a sentimental slideshow, and a hilarious play. All the guests were saying that this was the best anniversary party they had ever been to. It was my first (that I can remember!) and I think it will, too, be the best. I was hired to be a photographer, but would have PAID to be a guest. It was that wonderful. Congratulations C family.