Karina + Tony | The Christmas House -Rancho Cucamonga

When I found out that "my brother in law" (aka my husbands best friend) was getting married, I  jumped at the opportunity to document their wedding! Tony has been my husbands best friend since elementary school, my great friend for the last 11 years, the best man in our wedding, and an uncle to our sons. We couldn't be more happy for them! They are a great example of opposites attracting and complementing each other perfectly! Karina's soothing sweet personality balances out Tony's inner wild child! When Karina and Tony asked me to be a bridesmaid, I was completely blown away! What an honor to be included in such a huge moment in their lives! The pressure to give them a great experience from both the bridesmaid and photographer was on! :)

When I arrived to Karina's home on that beautiful overcast morning, she was calm and cheerful. The ambiance was very relaxed and everything was going ahead of schedule. The nerves started kicking in once the videographer began interviewing her about their love story and when she first knew she had fallen in love with Tony -and the waterworks began! When we got to the gorgeous Victorian Christmas House the happy tears continued during their first look. After the beautiful ceremony Mother Nature sent some good luck rain drops to the newlyweds, but that didn't stop the fun! Everyone danced the night away!

Tony & Karina we are beyond happy for you two and super grateful that we were able to be apart of your special day! We love you both and hope you had an awesome honeymoon in Hawaii!!!

Karina had a sweet first look with her father!

Many thanks to my lovely talented friends, Maria & Jenna, for taking photos while I fulfilled my bridesmaid duties :) I couldn't have done it without you gals! Also a big thank you to the amazing team who made this wedding come to life...     
  
Venue - The Christmas House  
Wedding Coordinators - Janice and Aileen 
Florist - Wisteria Grove 
Bakery - Cucamonga Cakery     
Hair and Makeup - The Girls Beauty Shop 
Dress - The Dresser     
DJ - Paid to Party 
Videographer -  Alex Hoggard
Photographer - Janelle Marina
Associate Photographers - Jenna and Maria