We always get excited when clients mention they are including their pets in their wedding celebration. As major animal lovers, Larry and I not only enjoy being around dogs but we also love photographing them. In this case however, the significance of having Bodhi the lovable husky and Bentley the gorgeous ridgeback in the wedding photos was especially meaningful. Susan and Dan would never have met and fallen in love if they hadn’t taken their beloved babies to the same dog park. Yes, folks that is what we call “meeting cute”!

Our coverage of Susan and Dan’s big day began in their beautiful home in Venice Beach. Golden light poured in everywhere and floor to ceiling retractable doors melded the garden and living spaces together. It was truly a pleasure working in that wonderful environment.

Then it was onto the very hip and photogenic Santa Monica restaurant, Zengo for an impromptu, fun ceremony and lots of great food and dancing.

If you’re looking for a unique place with incredible views for your next big gathering, contact Rosalind Napoli at rnapoli@richardsandoval.com. It truly is a special place.

Sandra Yanes’ lovely floral arrangements provided just the right amount of color and texture and the wonderful Sherri Graff made sure every moment went off without a hitch. You can contact Sandra at (323) 717-9306 and email Sherri at sherrigraff@aol.com

Susan and Dan, thanks so much for including us in your wonderful day. You and your families were so welcoming and warm. We hope you love the photos and that we get more opportunities to photograph you and your adorable “children”!