When I shot Monique and Aaron’s e-session last month, I had a really good feeling their wedding would reflect their personalities so perfectly: intimate, sincere, peaceful, and simply fun. Aaron has a smile and sense of humor that lights up any crowd and Monique has such a pristine heart. Their wedding ceremony was held at Little Chapel of the Dawn in Santa Monica, filled with their closest family and friends. Monique got ready at her friend’s house literally right next door to the chapel, and Aaron and his best man got ready at his apartment a few blocks away. We ended the wonderful (and very warm!) day at Chez Mimi, a lovely restaurant where the newlyweds had a very intimate and casual dinner reception.

Aaron and Monique: you guys are truly wonderful individuals. I love how you incorporated so many of the things you’re passionate about into your wedding, especially all the video game-related activities and beautiful artwork. It felt so good to see you guys happy; laughing, smiling, and crying all day with your loved ones. Thank you both for making me feel like I was going to a friend’s wedding. I kept telling my assisant Miguel afterwards how great it felt to be part of your big day. I wish you both a wonderful honeymoon in Europe; my offer still stands if you’d like me to be your personal photographer :).