Juna + Paul’s Wedding: 4/24/2010 – If there ever was a contest for the most easy-going and care-free bride and groom, then Juna and Paul would win it hands down. And if there was also one for the HAPPIEST groom, then Paul would win it every single day and twice on Sundays. It’s certainly not an exaggeration to say that Juna was just happy with anything on her big day and Paul couldn’t have been happier marrying the love of his life.
Both my second photographer Will and assistant Jared for the day agreed: you couldn’t have asked for a nicer groom than Paul. He was smiling ear-to-ear in every single photo we took. It’s only a testament to what kind of person he is and how Juna makes him feel. They got ready at the new J.W. Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles, where we also had the first look. Did I mention that Paul had a HUGE grin on his face when he saw Juna for the first time?
We then headed out to the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles for the ceremony and reception, where both Juna and Paul’s immediate family greeted us with open arms. There were so many little but wonderful moments on Saturday. Some of my favorites were taking photos of the cutest and quite frankly smartest flower girl Chloe ever (she said the darnest thing at just 5!), Juna and Paul giving flowers and hugs to their parents, and beautiful speeches by Paul’s best man/brother and Juna’s bridesmaids.
The newlyweds held an after party with their closest friends at Remedy Lounge, where they rented out the entire place and had open bar until the wee hours of the night. And to no surprise because they’re just that awesome, but when I said goodbye to Juna and Paul, they gave me the biggest hug ever (more from Paul than Juna :P). I felt so honored and simply happy to be a part of not only their day but their lives. Thank you Juna and Paul from the bottom of my heart.
Ceremony and reception locations: First Congregational Church of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA
After-party location: Remedy Lounge in Los Angeles, CA
Coordinator: Nouveau Events
Caterer, cake, tables, and linen: Nakwon Catering
Make-up artist: Janet Park
Hair stylist: Donna Malatino
Florist: These Buds a Blooming
Lighting: Event Plus
Photobooth: Photobooth LA
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