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Ethereal Boudoir | Girl with a Serious Dream

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I LOVE shooting boudoir photography and this ethereal boudoir session was dreamy from beginning to end. It’s so sweet, sexy, and empowering…I suggest every woman must do it at least once in her life. And if you’re a soon-to-be-bride, trust me, your groom’s eyes will pop out of his sockets when he receives this special gift on your wedding day. So, do it for him or for yourself, just do it! 😉

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I’ve admired Girl with a Serious Dream bridal robes for soooo long and it was a treat to have our bride wear this romantic outfit. When I was getting married, I looked high and low for something similar but unfortunately couldn’t find anything like this at the time. This gorgeous boutique carries the most delicate lace robes and I’m seriously tempted to get one now just because!

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Photography: Trini Mai Photography // Workshop: Kurt Boomer // Planning and Design: Joy Proctor // Robe: Girl with a Serious Dream // Ring: Trumpet & Horn // Bed: Found Vintage Rentals // Floral: Amy Osaba Events // Venue: Sunstone Villa // Camera Used: Contax 645 // Film Stock: Portra 400 // Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

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Serra Plaza Wedding | Linda + Peter

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This Serra Plaza wedding is one that I had to restrain myself from posting more pix! From their moving (and hilarious) vows, to the Disney castle cake (both are Disneyland fanatics), peacock theme, flawless choreographed first dance, surprised dance from the groom…Linda & Peter made sure we all had a day to remember! Congratulations my friends and I wish your marriage will always be as sweet as “Sugar.” 😉

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Wedding Photographer: Trini Mai Photography // 2nd photographer: Ishani Gowri // Wedding Venue: Serra Plaza San Juan Capistrano // Wedding Dress: Shin Bu Bridal // Bride’s Shoes: Custom Wedding Shoes // Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Angie Hair & Makeup // Bridesmaids’ Hair & Makeup: Diem Nguyen // Wedding Florist: Flower Allie // Invitations: Mai Phan // Wedding Coordinator: Vannie Nguyen // DJ & Entertainment: Inviscus // Wedding Cake: Sweet Milkstache // Catering: Top Catering