Jilly and Mike were married at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills, one of the most intimate and romantic wedding venues in Los Angeles. The food, the staff, everything and everyone are from Northern Italy, adding to the rustic charm. They got ready at The Four Season in Los Angeles, which is directly across the street. This is also where we photographed their portraits, first look and family photos. Tara Dowburd-Luftman of Make-Up Therapy as always was magnificent – just look at Jilly’s portraits below.

The celebration was so cozy, and so fun! Jilly is an actress and comedienne and Mike is a musician and actor, and it seems all of their guests were too! The speeches were more like roasts, and often throughout the night, Mike or someone in his family would grab the microphone and serenade Jilly and the couple. The night was beyond festive and Allie and I could not stop smiling the entire evening. This wedding was an experience to say the least!

Special thanks to Maitre D who was kind enough to ‘model’ for us!

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Jon and Helen’s wedding at the magnificent Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills was not only a marriage of two people, but a marriage of two families and a celebration of their two cultures. Jon and his family are Filipino and Helen is Korean. The evening started on Jon’s side with a traditional Filipino-Catholic mass held outdoors in the Four Season’s Wetherly Gardens. After the mass, the evening switched to a Korean theme as Jon and Helen rushed up to their suite to change into traditional Korean attire for the Pyebaek Ceremony.

The Pyebaek Ceremony is a Korean tradition in which the newlyweds are introduced to their new families. It begins with a long bow in front of the parents, and, after some sake and soju, the parents impart their wisdom and experience to the couple. It ends with the parents throwing chestnuts and jujubes at the bride which she has to catch with her skirt. Helen caught over twenty of the projectiles which symbolizes the amount of children Helen and Jon are predicted to have. Good luck with that!

It was such a privilege to photograph the Pyebaek, reminding me that one of the more interesting perks of  my work is the witnessing of such a diverse range of multi-cultural religious customs and ceremonies. Helen and Jon, thanks for the privilege!

The traditional Korean attire – photographed in the Four Seasons kitchen, where Helen and Jon were waiting to enter the Pyebaek Ceremony.

I love shooting this style of group shot, and always encourage our clients to schedule it into their evening.

• Wedding Dress: Caroline Herrera
• Her Shoes: Jimmy Choo
• His Suit: Gucci
• Bridesmaid Dresses: Monique Lhuillier
• Coordinator: Joseph Fong Events
• Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Pete Alles, Catering Manager
• Florals: Flower Mart
• Band: Wayne Foster Entertainment
• Cake:Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
• Ceremony Musicians: Bravo Strings
• Lighting/Reception Chairs: Chiavari Chair Rentals
• Makeup: Mandy Blaine
• Hair: JR
  

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