She was there showing her friends, visiting from out of state, the nightlife in Portland. While her friend was mingling it up, he approached her and talked to her. Swooned by her smile and his charm, they set a date. Being a music lover and writer, he made her a personal cd music and gave it to her the first date. She would  be lying if she didn’t think it was a bit of strange gesture, for the first date. Nevertheless, there was something there about him. Years later, they found themselves here in SoCal, in private estate. Friends and family traveled from Utah, Portland, and locally Long Beach to witness this amazing couple join hands in forever.

The two couldn’t be any more sweeter. Thank you both for having us shoot! Thanks Ann of Lost & Found Photography for second shooting!

This effortless Vera Wang dress had Katrina written all over it.

She never guessed what Fortune was preparing for…

First looks, just love them. 

Yes, yes yes I love the dress. Katrina simply gorgeous!

I have to admit, one of the neatest & strongest post the groomsmen posed for. 

Forget the guestbook, this couple had guests sign a guitar, a beautiful one! Such a creative way to incorporate memories from the day.

Doves? How much more romantic can this be? It was such a beautiful symbolic representation of their love. 

That’s right! Fortune surprised Katrina with a song he wrote for her. One that made her tear and laugh all at the same time. 

A quick sneak to the rooftop to catch the sunset.

Bouquet and garter toss were quite an epic moment for the couple. 

Wedding Venue | Vista de Oro Weddings

Wedding Coordinator | Cindy of Mad Love Events

Catering | Seafood World Restaurant

Cake | Van’s Bakery

DJ: Jun Alcantara, DJ Jun

Doves | Susie Nelson

Hair & Makeup | Steven Cooper

Videographers | Leonardo Bagtas, Da Vinci Camera

Photographer | Dear Darling Photographer