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LEXIE + TYLER: Gorgeous barn wedding in California » Chic + Stylish Weddings by Vivian Chen

Excited to have Lexie and Tyler’s Barn at Green Valley wedding published on Chic & Stylish Weddings today! See more from the post here.

Wedding Venue: The Barn at Green Valley // Hotel: River Terrace Inn // Wedding Planner: Riley Loves Lulu // Floral Design: Nightshade Floral Design // Caterer: Sage Catering // Desserts: Johnny Doughnuts // Hair + Make-Up: Dreamcatcher Artistry // Rentals: Standard Event Rentals + The Chiavari Guys // Ceremony Musician: Jay Alvarez // DJ: MVMNT DJs

JOBINA + BRADLEY: You Won’t Believe This Chateau de Ninis Wedding Didn’t Take Place In France » Junebug Weddings by Vivian Chen

Love seeing Jobina and Bradley’s fabulous celebration published on Junebug Weddings! You can learn more about this stunning wine country wedding here.

Wedding Venue: Chateau de Ninis // Wedding Day Direction: Alejandra from A Monique Affair // Design: Chanda Daniels Design & Planning // Florals: Esscents of Flowers // Hair & Makeup: Keli Jenee // Catering: The Pleasure Principle // Cake: Cupcakin' Bake Shop // Rentals: Standard Event Rentals // Ceremony Cellist: Byron Hogan // DJ: JustIntertainment // Videographer: Slow Fall Cinema


JOBINA + BRADLEY: Without Knowing it, Opening the Door to Romance » NEW YORK TIMES by Vivian Chen

Excited to have Jobina and Bradley’s Sonoma wedding at Chateau di Ninis featured on the New York Times Sunday mini-vow section this week! Learn more about their love story here.

Wedding Venue: Chateau de Ninis // Wedding Day Direction: Alejandra from A Monique Affair // Design: Chanda Daniels Design & Planning // Florals: Esscents of Flowers // Hair & Makeup: Keli Jenee // Catering: The Pleasure Principle // Cake: Cupcakin' Bake Shop // Rentals: Standard Event Rentals // Ceremony Cellist: Byron Hogan // DJ: JustIntertainment // Videographer: Slow Fall Cinema

EMILY + AKSHAI’S Vibrant Hindu Wedding on the West Coast » Wedding Chicks by Vivian Chen

I’m excited to have Emily and Akshai’s wedding featured on Wedding Chicks this week. Their multicultural wedding was rescheduled for over two years so it was such a joy when we were all finally able to celebrate together. See more from their colorful seaside celebration over on the Wedding Chicks.

Venue: Slide Ranch // Event Planning & Design: Limelight Productions // Florals: Sweetness and Light Flowers // Catering: Jalsa Catering & Events // Cake: Cake Expressions | Hair & Make-Up: Dream Catcher Artistry // Henna: Henna Traditions // Lighting, Photobooth & DJ: Verducci Event Productions // Rentals: BYG Events & Fancy Flush // Transporation: Destination Services Charter Transportation Services // Videographer: Sesno Media Productions

MICHELLE + ARTHUR'S Family Focused Celebration in Occidental, California » Martha Stewart Weddings by Vivian Chen

I am over the moon to share that Michelle and Arthur’s wedding has been published by Martha Stewart Weddings! I adored shooting this wedding and am so happy to have reached this career milestone with such a genuine and warm hearted couple. Huge thanks to Chanda from A Monique Affair for orchestrating a beautiful and magical backyard wedding for Michelle and Arthur! See more from their wedding on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Venue: Private Home // Photography: Vivian Chen Photography // Wedding Planning: Chanda Daniels for A Monique Affair // Videography: Shutter and Sound // Flowers: Esscents of Flowers // Officiant: Olivia King // Bride's Attire: Aqua via Bloomingdales // Bride's Shoes: Sam Edelman // Bride's Accessories: Lado a Lado (bracelet); Macy's (earrings); Na Hoku (necklace) // Groom's Attire: BLACK by Vera Wang; Calvin Klein // Groom's Shoes: Stacy Adams // Groom's Accessories: Ryan Seacrest Distinction (cuff links) // Barber: Charles Blades Barber Spa // Catering and Cake: Laurels Catering // Rentals: Encore Events Rentals // Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: Sweet Olive Jewelry // Music: Jeremy Green (ceremony & cocktail hour); JustIntertainment (reception)

DEBBIE & ANGELA'S Queer San Francisco Wedding Celebrating Their Immigrant Families » A Practical Wedding by Vivian Chen

I’m so happy to announce that Debbie and Angela’s San Francisco wedding is featured on A Practical Wedding today! Social justice and equity were two huge themes to their celebration and I was really touched by their dedication to representation and celebrating their communities. Read more about their wedding here.

VIVIAN & DRAGOS' Remote Corner of Iceland Wedding Celebration » A Practical Wedding by Vivian Chen

I am so so so x million excited to finally share Vivian and Dragos’ magical Iceland wedding on A Practical Wedding today! From the Icelandic adventure to the story of how I ended up meeting and photographing my name twin’s wedding, the whole celebration is one of my proudest moments as a wedding photographer. I am so grateful to have been apart of their incredible journey! You can read more about their wedding here.

LAURA + LARK'S UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley Wedding » Catalyst Wed Co by Vivian Chen

So excited to have Laura and Lark's UC Botanical Garden wedding featured on Catalyst Wed Co. I absolutely adore this couple and their story! (And plan to share the whole wedding on my blog soon!) In the meantime, you can read and see more from their wedding at Catalyst Wed Co!