The first time I met Sho and Gabriel, I was instantly reminded of why I love to do weddings.  The love that was so evident between them, that it was almost tangible.  They had met taking tango lessons and had formed the most beautiful of partnerships over the years, on and off the dance floor.  They had selected a stunning outdoor venue (Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve), just steps away from their home in Calabasas, to host an intimate guest list comprised of only their closest friends and family members.  Their vendor list was chock full of family members wanting to pitch in….a family friend had signed on to cater the event and Sho’s dad’s band signed on to be the entertainment for the evening.  The plan was set to have the most unforgettable night!

Below are a few pictures of the day, taken by my dear friend and photographer extraordinairre, Jordana from Hazelnut Photography.  It just doesn’t get better than this!!

I will admit, I just simply love dress shots.  But a dress shot, set in front of french doors, with the most perfect lighting??  AH-mazing.

I adore this photo because I remember when Sho sent me a picture of the shoes she was so excited to have found!  There is just no getting in between a girl and her shoes.

Sho and Gabriel opted for a first look (always a great idea!!) and then Jordana was able to take some fun pics with them around the lush venue.

The bridal party was a perfect mix of the colors of the day…..lavendar, shades of pink and taupe!

Their ceremony looked out into the mountains in Calabasas.  So beautiful!!

Gabriel is so handy that he built the arbor for their wedding ceremony!  Kate Baker did her magic as usual and added the gorgeous florals to the piece.

Their details were perfect for the setting!

Sho’s dad was SO happy to be able to contribute to his daughter’s wedding day in such a personal manner.  Their band had the whole crowd dancing!!

And I’ll end with a picture of why I love Sho and Gabriel.  So incredibly happy.  So incredibly in love.

Please visit Jordana’s blog for more pictures of this spectacular day!

Sho and Gabriel -  You two are a set of beatiful souls.   Seeing you two, the yin and yang of each other just warmed my heart during every meeting we had together!  Your wedding day was a day full of happiness and love and I wish you all the very best in the rest of your lives together!