Casal 20: Part 2

Juliana & Sanghak’s formal engagement photo session ~ White August Photography

Casal 20

Sometimes two really nice, good-looking people meet and fall in love. Then these two people decide to get married and take engagement photos that come out so well it makes you wonder if they’re actors onset of a Korean drama.  But no, they’re just Juliana & Sanghak, two native Brazilians who met in LA, speak Portuguese and make you wish you could too.  Ends up Juliana and I had a few mutual friends, but only just recently crossed paths as it came time to plan her wedding!

Enjoy part one of Sanghak & Ju’s engagement photos, taken by Brian of White August Photography.

Perfect Balance

You’ve probably heard of birth order and how what position/number child you’re born as in your family has a strong affect on how your personality develops.  Some of you may disagree, and you’re entitled to your own opinions, but I believe much of what these studies shows is true.  Now why would I bring this up in a blog about weddings and happy couples?

Well, when we met Jina & Jesse, I couldn’t help but think how applicable certain characteristics were for each of them.  Jina, the youngest, seemed very fun-loving and lightened Jesse’s more serious, organized firstborn tendencies.  Add onto that the idea that couples with firstborn-youngest pairings seem to match well and balance each other out, and you’ve got Jina & Jesse!

Being native Angelenos, they chose to take their photos in two very iconic LA locations ~ Union Station and Santa Monica.  Now as you look through their engagement photos, taken by Eric Fung, doesn’t it seem like they’re in a (Korean) drama?!  So dramatic and romantic, just like Jesse :p

Full of Glee

A few months ago, you met my cousins Jen & Rick, and today you get to meet another cousin of mine, Kim (Rick’s sister) and her perfect match, Eddie!  Kim has always been the funny, quirky cousin, and I’ve always looked up to her for her opinions, free spirit and great sense of style (lots of anthropologie influence!)  I wasn’t sure if there could be a man with just as much spunk and wit as Kim, but lo and behold they found each other, and in a way that only two people with as much character as they have, could have met!

Eddie is from Chicago, but moved out to LA a while back to pursue his acting career.  Kim is from LA but had recently moved back from SF, and was exploring a career in pastry and baking. Around the same time, the GLEE phenomenon had just begun to explode, and a few Gleeky Chicago friends living in LA decided to throw a New Year’s Eve Glee-themed costume party.  Eddie met Kim, and their quirky humor fused into a great big ball of happy energy, bringing us to the present as they plan to forever laugh and grow old together.

These two have brought me so much laughter as I’ve spent more time with them, and it amazes more and more each time to see how God brought Kim & Eddie together to join in holy hilarious happy matrimony.  I’m thrilled to be part of the wedding and look forward to all our family gatherings with these great personalities!

Photos taken by Jason Kim

Paris, je t’aime

We’ve known Jenny since elementary school when we were “yay” high… well maybe not Christine, she’s always been the tall one… but that’s besides the point.  She’s always had a quiet and calm demeanor, so who knew that once we all went off to college, Jenny would be immersed into the crazy world of fashion design!  (You’ll get a chance to see her talent showcased on her wedding day!)  And what better place for a chic, fashionable couple to take their engagement photos than in the beautiful city of Paris, France.  Jenny & Mike were planning the trip for a friend’s wedding, found a Parisian photographer (on Craigslist!! ~ oh the world wide web), and the result… awesome photos in one of the most romantic cities in the world!  If only we could have found a way to fit ourselves in their luggage…

Photos taken by Maria Voici

UCLA Engagement Session

Erica & Elliot met while attending UCLA during their undergrad years, so of course they chose to have their e-session photos taken on campus!  The two of them have been apart while Erica’s been in Med School and Elliot’s been in Law School, so it was great to see that they could come back to the place where it all started.  Such a good-looking and smart couple!

Photos courtesy of Andy Seo Studios

 

 

The couple that endures

The moment you meet Hannah and Jin you know they have endless love, respect, compassion and patience for each other. Throughout their 12 years of dating, they have seen it all and grown more in love through the endurance that comes from not always being able to see each other.

Jin is on active duty for the United States Air Force. He was deployed in the past and they both have had to face the struggles of being apart as well as fear for Jin’s safety and hope for his return. Nevertheless, they made it through those hard times and made the best decision of their lives to get engaged!

We are so honored to play a part on their special day to witness these two finally tie the knot. You just can’t get enough of Hannah’s joyful spirit and Jin’s cool demeanor. These two are truly addicting as a couple and  we can’t wait to see what is to come of them in the future.

Photo courtesy of: Melissa Biador Photography

Wrapped Around

“I’ve been wrapped around her finger
Since the first time we went out
Every day, and every night she’s all I think about
I need that girl beside me
When the lights go out
I think it’s time to put a ring on the finger
I’m wrapped around”  – Brad Paisley

I’m not into country music, but when I heard the lyrics to the chorus of this song, I immediately thought of Minhee and Terry! Lol! ❤

I first met Minhee almost ten years ago when we went to Thailand together on a month long mission trip. We quickly became friends due to our similar personalities and we bonded over our faith, relationships and just plain girl talk. Over the years, Minhee was there for the many milestones in my life and was even one of my very own bridesmaids! She is someone who I can depend on, who always make me laugh and who really believes in me and I love her so much for that!

I am excited that not only has she asked my live.love.create girls to help plan and coordinate her special day, but my son will be her ring bearer as well! I hope he does a good job. ;P Even more, I am so ecsatic for her upcoming wedding because I was able to witness the start of her relationship with Terry, which was in the works slightly after our Thailand trip (yes, they have been together forever)! Mutual friends would joke that Minhee had Terry wrapped around her finger and although she denied it, it seemed like it could be true since Minhee can be pretty lovable and Terry always had the most romantic surprises for her, from hot air balloons to helicopter rides and for their engagement, fireworks! Yes, seriously, fireworks! It’s as if they are filming their own Korean drama….

…and we have pictures to prove it taken by Eric Chiu

I love the next set of photos because it really captures their relationship. ❤

    

 

xoxo, janet

かわいいカップル (Cute Couple)

If you follow our facebook or twitter, you may have seen a sneak peek photo of an e-session. Well, you don’t have to wait any longer cause today you get to see the amazing photos of our cute couple, Priscila & Sam!

We had the privilege of attending college with Priscila and even roomed with her our junior year. When you meet her, she has a quiet demeanor that reveals her sense of maturity as well as her Emily Post-esque etiquette, but don’t let that fool you because she has a wicked sense of humor that makes us crack up and is someone who knows what she wants and isn’t fazed by what others may think. She also loves Japanese culture and anime! She’s a lot of things rolled up into one. 😛 So knowing someone as interesting and unique as Priscila, we are so happy to know that she has met her match in Sam. We only had a brief chance to get to know Sam but we noticed the same quiet, proper and mature demeanor. In addition, we noticed how Sam really shows his affection for Priscila in all the ways he naturally takes care of her and is constantly mindful of her. All in all, we can tell that Priscila is always on his mind as well as in his heart.  A very cute couple indeed.

captured by Blue 22 Photography

These next set of photos look like they came right out of a story book!

Love Undivided

We don’t quite remember when and how we first met Christine, but we’re sure glad we did. She is such a sweet and genuine person that is easy to get to know and love. So naturally, it wasn’t much of a chase for this USC gal to catch her UCLA man, Dean! Despite being a house divided due to the USC vs. UCLA rivalry, Christine and Dean really complement one another to perfection and exemplify an undivided loving relationship.  Such a happy couple and their smiles really show it!

happy moments captured by John Park  

Remember that USC vs. UCLA rivalry we mentioned? Such cute RSVP tickets!