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Ishani and Ram’s engagement was designed to celebrate their combined love of fashion with their passion for collecting antique furniture. Designed by Jason Rhee and assisted by Jennifer Rhee, all of the furniture and collectibles are from Ishani and Ram’s home. This was photographed around the grounds of Paramount Ranch. Stay tuned for their wedding later this year at Vibiana!
As you may know, Stephanie and Sam have an amazing love story. They met and fell in love on the hit NBC show The Biggest Loser, having lost a combined 240 lbs. Their wedding was to be the celebration of that love, enhanced by a new lifestyle for them both and a new career as a personal trainer for Sam. That was until 10 months ago, when Sam miraculously survived a near fatal fall from a four-story building. Since that time he has been in physical therapy, astonishing his doctors and family on his rapid recovery.
Allison and I talked to him about that and he said that if he had not been in the best shape of his life, he would not have survived the fall. If Stephanie had not been his love, he would not have survived the recovery. The only thing that pulled him through was Stephanie, his love for her and her constant attention and love for him. This wedding was much more than a wedding. It was a true celebration of life, of the human spirit overcoming incredible obstacles, and of true love. It was a reminder to all that life is precious and that every moment counts. Stephanie and Sam, you an inspiration to us, more than you will ever know. Thank you for making us family! We love you both!!
One last note: the church, St. Pauls’ Catholic Church, is the same church where Stephanie’s parents were married 38 years prior to the day! Click here to see their US Weekly article, and here to see their engagement photos.
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Brian and Allison, you two did such an amazing job! The photos are absolutely gorgeous and tell such a wonderful story. Your introduction was touching, I teared up as I read it and had to choke back the tears as I looked at the photos. You captured some incredible memories for Sam and Stephanie. It was such a pleasure to meet you both. xoxo Jane Peleti
Absolutely stunning pictures!! You all looked beautiful and what a gorgeous day in SF!!
Congratulations and here is to many years together!
Ishani and Ram walking through a field of spring flowers in Malibu Canyon is today’s Sneak Peek! The rest of their gorgeous engagement will be posted very soon.
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Today’s Sneak Peek is from Judie and BJ’s recent wedding at The Majestic Halls in Downtown Los Angeles. This photo was taken in a closed off and locked alleyway just a block away from the venue. With a little bribe and a smile or two from the newlyweds, the parking attendant let us in for a few moments. Stay tuned for more – this wedding was gorgeous as all of LA’s best vendors collaborated to make this amazing: Alexandra Rembac from Sterling Engagements, Inna Savluk from Butterfly Floral and Amber Fong Yin from from Amber Event Production.
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For those who do not know the story about Stephanie and Sam, they met on the hit NBC TV show, The Biggest Loser, where they lost a combined total of 241 pounds. Sam proposed on the show, and soon after they contacted us to photograph their wedding. A couple months later Sam was in a horrific accident in which he fell from a 4-story building in which he suffered a pelvic injury, torn ligaments, a punctured lung and a broken leg. It is a miracle that he survived. In his words, Stephanie and his love for Stephanie are what gave him the strength to fight, heal and survive. It is almost incomprehensible when you think about it. Allison and I are so happy for Sam and Stephanie and their friends and families that he has survived and recovered!! It is such an incredible story.
Due to the accident we were not able to photograph their engagement, until the night before their wedding. These images were taken on the streets of San Francisco. Steph and Sam: we love you! Thanks for the inspiration and the good times!
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Brian, these are amazing. . . I had tears in my eyes as I looked through them. Sam is literally a walking miracle and we are all so thrilled he was able to walk down that aisle with Stephanie. You’ve captured some beautiful moments between them, looking forward to seeing the wedding pics 
Amazing! Love that the capture the essence of their relationship……
LOVE…… Playfulness……. Attraction……. Desire……. HONOR
Just beautiful!
Gorgeous. What a remarkable couple.
Love these! I’ve followed their story since Biggest Loser, and it’s so good to see them even more deeply in love after all they’ve been through together!
These are gorgeous!!
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Alexandra Rembac-Goldberg | Sterling Engagements - Love this, what a beautiful couple. So chic!