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Featured on Polka Dot Bride

Linda Ly — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:25:52 +0000

Whimsical Australian wedding blog Polka Dot Bride has posted Betty and John’s Temecula Wine Country wedding in a special two-part feature today!

Betty and John

Betty and John – The Celebration

Boudoir beauty

Linda Ly — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:06:14 +0000

Sometimes brides approach us hesitantly when it comes to shooting boudoir photos. Naturally, it can be both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time… but boudoir is just as much for you, as it is for your significant other. Keep in mind that boudoir doesn’t always mean lingerie or nudity; it is simply a day for you to be pampered, feel your utmost beautiful, and not worry about your impending nuptials — if only for a few hours.

Below is a bride who contacted us with nothing more than a couple of ideas torn from magazines. She wanted a highly-stylized, MAC makeup-esque editorial shoot that focused on her fiancé’s favorite feature — her eyes. We put our talented team of stylists to work in the studio, glamming her up with a gorgeous color palette and a faux bob reminiscent of a vintage screen siren.

And voilà! Insta-sex kitten, straight from a magazine ad! Her fiancé is quite the lucky man!

Featured on One Lovely Day

Linda Ly — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:38:50 +0000

Our friends over at Project Wedding have featured Grais and Jerry’s lovely Las Vegas nuptials on their blog, One Lovely Day. This was one of our favorite weddings to shoot… the brilliant colors, the destination, and the party atmosphere all made for a very fun weekend! Thank you for all the kind comments so far!

Christine and Scott’s Mexican beach wedding – Part IV

Linda Ly — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:57:20 +0000

Congratulations Christine and Scott on your beautiful Baja wedding! Thank you for having us be a part of it! May your lives be filled with sunshine and endless offshore winds.

Christine and Scott’s Mexican beach wedding – Part III

Linda Ly — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:12:49 +0000

Christine and Scott opted for a low-key approach to their ceremony — no bridesmaids, no groomsmen, just a simple and stylish affair on the sand with all of their guests in bare feet. As the sun waned on the Pacific horizon over Playa Palmilla, they exchanged vows before an intimate gathering of friends and family while a string mariachi played on.

Though the ceremony was contemporary, Christine and Scott honored their Mexican surroundings with Mexican wedding traditions performed by a local priest — the traditions of the Thirteen Gold Coins (trece monedas de oro, given by the groom to the bride as a symbol of trust and confidence, signifying he will support her) and the Lasso (el lazo, a large loop of rosary beads worn by the couple in a figure-eight shape as a symbol of love and unity, which binds them together every day as they share the responsibilities of marriage for the rest of their lives).

Christine and Scott’s Mexican beach wedding – Part II

Linda Ly — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:05:38 +0000

An avid surfer, Scott has a special place in his heart for the sights and sounds of the ocean, so it was only fitting that their wedding day infuse the same casual, airy vibe. Scott’s button-up echoed the soothing blue waves of the Sea of Cortez, while Christine’s simple, graceful frock was light and flowy, perfect for catching the afternoon sea breeze.

Their families hosted an outdoor reception on the terrace of a private villa overlooking Playa Palmilla, where the ceremony would take place. In tone with the beachy chic atmosphere, the reception featured relaxed yet elegant table settings adorned with natural elements. Seashells, starfish, stones and whale bones were collected locally and used as decor throughout the party.

Christine and Scott’s Mexican beach wedding – Part I

Linda Ly — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:09:07 +0000

For their December 5, 2009 wedding, California couple Christine and Scott knew that they wanted to celebrate the day in an ultra romantic destination that was both sentimental and extraordinary — the exclusive enclave of Palmilla, Mexico, tucked in between Los Cabos on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where Scott’s family has a home and where the couple has vacationed often. It was the perfect getaway for their closest friends and family, who escaped the start of winter in the States to bask in the Baja sun for a long weekend of 80-plus temps and bottomless margaritas by the beach. Que bueno!

Favorite love quotes – Part III

Linda Ly — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:21:40 +0000

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite love quotes (and my personal calligraphy) this week, spoken by the ever charming, ever wise Winnie the Pooh. Wishing all you lovebirds out there a very wonderful Valentine’s Day from Bliss Wedding Studio!

Calligraphy by Linda Ly

Favorite love quotes – Part II

Linda Ly — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:10:00 +0000

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite love quotes (and my personal calligraphy) this week, spoken by the ever charming, ever wise Winnie the Pooh.

Calligraphy by Linda Ly

Favorite love quotes – Part I

Linda Ly — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:08:56 +0000

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite love quotes (and my personal calligraphy) this week, spoken by the ever charming, ever wise Winnie the Pooh.

Calligraphy by Linda Ly