Vibiana Wedding Photography – Los Angeles – Brandi & Court – 08/07/2011

This past Sunday I had a blast capturing Brandi & Court’s wedding at The Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.  You may remember Brandi & Court from their amazing engagement session posted here on my blog a few months ago.  Their wedding day was even more amazing!  Keep reading for more details about their day and some of my favorite images.

The Vibiana, which opened in 1876, was the official cathedral of Los Angeles for over 100 years.  In recent years it has been converted into a beautiful event space that hosts many weddings, special events, and Hollywood parties.  You can read more about it’s history here.

I am so thankful for the talented Justin Gourley and Christian Bugay for coming out and giving me a hand at this outstanding wedding.  The day wouldn’t of gone as smoothly and been nearly as much fun without their help. 

The amazing vendors from Brandi & Court’s special day
Wedding Coordinator: Stacy Porras Weddings 
Venue: The Vibiana
Catering: Gourmet Gourmet
Rentals: Imperial Party Rentals
Florist: Blooming Flowers
Lighting: Jeff Ferrero
Cake: Sweet Art Cakes

The day started off with capturing the girls getting ready at the Vibiana.

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I love this shot Christian captured while Brandi was getting her hair done.

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After having a little too much fun the previous night the guys are taking it easy, before needing to get ready, by watching the hilarious “Talladega Nights”

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Just before the ceremony

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Brandi & her dad

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I love the way Brandi is looking at Court

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The rings

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Just Married!!

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Brandi looked stunning

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Court managed to crack a smile after asking if he was all partied out from the previous night.

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Just a quick traditional portrait in the middle of doing group shots.

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Court and his guys

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Brandi and her girls.

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This wedding party shot is ready to go in the album.

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A few more of Brandi & Court.

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I love this moment Christian captured.

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The next few are from the end of the night.

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Brandi & Court making their entrance into the reception

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A couple from the first dance.

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Brandi’s dad talking about when Court came into his office to ask for his daughters hand in marriage.

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I love this moment captured by Christian during the Best Man toast.

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Christian also captured this great shot during the father/daughter dance.

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A wedding is not complete without belly dancers. Here are just 2 of my favs.

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The party was rocking!

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Just a few of the vibrant colors we saw throughout the night. Thanks to Justin for capturing these.

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The details

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Justin ran around capturing some detail shots while I was shooting Brandi & Court.

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One captured by Christian.

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mojdeh mirsadeghiSeptember 25, 2011 - 10:47 am

I just saw the pics from Iran….. such a shame I wasnt there to share this beautiful, lavish and elegant wedding with my very good friend Mahin and her handsome boys. Congradulations to all of you, especially to you courtney and your gorgeous wife. Thanks for these magnificent pictures, your photographer is a true artist…..I felt all the moments sitting in my kitchen 6000 miles away!

Barbara McWilliamsAugust 10, 2011 - 7:49 am

What beautiful photos. You captured everything so wonderfully that if I didn’t attend her wedding(although I did) I felt I did. What a wonderful way to enjoy the moment again. Your photography and Christian’s are top notch. I would recommend your company above all. Thanks for the memories. Barbara McWilliams

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