Alright folks, gather around and let us tell you about a love story that’ll make your heart melt. Laila and Blake, our high school sweethearts turned soulmates, tied the knot in a celebration that was TWELVE YEARS in the making. And it was worth every damn minute of the wait.
Picture this: The Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, California. The sun’s shining, the ocean’s sparkling, and you can just feel the excitement in the air. As we arrived to capture their day, we could just feel the electricity in the atmosphere. This wasn’t just any wedding – this was the wedding of over a decade of love, growth, and shared dreams.
Every moment we captured was breathtaking. When Laila stepped out in her dress, swear time stood still. The look on Blake’s face when he saw her for the first time? Pure magic. It’s the kind of raw, unfiltered emotion that makes our job of capturing their wedding day so rewarding.
If you watch their wedding film (linked below), you better grab a tissue and be prepared for their vows. Laila and Blake poured their hearts out to each other, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Their words were a beautiful testament to their life together, from their high school days to the strong, committed relationship they’ve built. It was real, it was raw, and it was freaking beautiful.
The lively floral arrangements and elegant coastal setting perfectly matched the genuine happiness and fun that defined their day. Every detail, from the emotional ceremony to the joyful reception, celebrated the love and commitment that have grown stronger over the years.
As the night went on, everyone was just in awe of the genuine happiness that radiated from the newlyweds. Every moment was a celebration of Laila and Blake’s love.
Looking back through their gallery, each image tells a part of Laila and Blake’s wedding day – the quiet moments of deep connection to the energetic moments of joy. It’s all there, a beautiful testament to a love that’s been twelve years in the making and is only getting stronger.
To Laila and Blake – thank you for letting us be a part of your incredible day. Your love is the kind that so many people look up to and dream about for themselves. That is true evidence that you are soulmates. Here’s to many more years of laughter, love, and building your happily ever after together.And to all you newly engaged (or dreamers) out there planning your own big day – take a page from Laila and Blake’s book. Surround yourselves with the people you love, don’t be afraid to let your emotions show, and (most importantly in our opinion) hire a team of photographers and videographers who will truly capture every beautiful, raw, perfect moment of it. Trust us, you won’t regret it.
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You can watch Blake & Laila’s full wedding video HERE!
Photo & Video: @wanderedstories
Venue: Bel Air Bay Club @belairbayclub
Planner: Sunshine Events @sunshineeventsco
Florals: Cultivated By Faith @cultivatedbyfaith
DJ & Photobooth: @secondsong_official
Signage: Mikala Fox @mikala_mongeamoreevents
Makeup: Vivian Tran Aristry @viviantranartistry
Hair: Anthology Bridal @anthologybridal
Cake: Susie Cakes Bakery @susiecakesbakery
Linens: BBJ La Tavola @bbjlatavola
Stationary: The Finishing Touches @_thefinishingtouches_
