I will try to keep it short and sweet but I have a personal connection to these two, so please bear with me. Alexis and Tanner are two amazing people and really great friends of ours … even though we rarely see them. As art graduates that share a passion for ceramics and handbuilding, they spend most of their time bouncing around the world through artist residencies. They always come back to long beach – their home away from home – in between projects and call us and the crew to get together, no matter how short the visit. When we found out they were getting married and they wanted us to shoot it, we felt the initial “whut whut!” but then thought about how much fun we’d miss if we were working. Lucky for us we have a lot of fun working, so it all came together amazingly.
The ceremony site was set at “Queen Califa’s Magical Circle” sculpture garden … not normally open for events, Alexis and Tanner (as huge fans of the artists work) got special permission to stage it there. More info on it here.
Their wedding – succinctly described as “BBQ-chic” by Alexis, was a critical mass of DIY skills brought out of the woodwork from all of their friends. I (and I assume Alexis and Tanner as well) wouldn’t have had it any other way. Special recognition of all of the talented people who busted out skills to make it come together: Jeff Bates (guitar), Anabel Correa (flowers), Thuy-Mi Nguyen (make-up), Josh “DJ Weird-Beard” Costa (DJ and MC), Chris Smith (photos), Kim Tran (photos), Jon Hodges and Aaron Kahn (video), and Mary-Jean (ceremony) . Also thanks to Lisa with Festivities Catering for keeping our tummies happy.
Oh and the wedding was the maiden voyage for our “Wallflower” old-skool polaroid photobooth. I’d say it went over well.
Paul
Leanne putting the camera down to bust our her hair-stylist skills
photo-nerds, from left to right : aaron kahn, chris smith, paul sargeant, jon hodges
the entrance to the “Magic Circle” … no photo can ever do this place justice
surrounded by talent : jeff bates and anabel correa, hiep nguyen, andy and kerstin fletcher
more weddings need pinatas … seriously.
mother of the bride decapitation the beast and releasing its candy innards to all (!)
the “wallflower” … later in the evening after 100+ instant pictures lined the walls
Que fiesta de maravilla!
You all look so beautiful and harmonious. Alas, that Bonnie and I were not in-country to share in and contribute to the event. The photography was nearly as stunning as the two of you, A&T. Keep the magic flowing! Huzzah to all your marvelous friends.
Congratulations Alexis and Tanner!!!
You are a great couple! It looks like your wedding meets your standards:
It was a happy and original wedding with a lot of art and ceramics.
I loved the dress and shoes!
A big hug to both of you!
Wish you the best!
Know that you have a house in Guatemala.
Hope to see you soon !
Wishing you a happy and blessed life together. Un abrazo desde Guatemala.
We really enjoyed the artful setting. You both are an inspiration to us all. Keep building a wonderful life together full of beauty and friendship and charity.
Sargeants… you guys totally nailed it! I wouldn’t expect less from you two talented creatures!!
Ok. It’s official! Paul and Leanne are by far the best photographers of partying, wedded people I know. We feel so special to have you as friends and it will not be forgotten the great job they have done for us! It was much more than just another wedding. It was the best wedding ever! We <3 You!!!
Paul & Leanne,
these images have heart and share exactly what a wedding should be about. You have done a beautiful job. Bravo !
PS. Love the brides dress, her pretty smile and “the photo nerds”
Nili
Utter perfection. So thankful for such talented friends. Thank you so much for your hard work. Let it be a day that goes down in LB BFF history!
beautiful photos- flowers were incredible- and it looked like complete – absolute fun- and love-
This has to be my very favorite of your portfolio thus far. You two simply blow anyone else out of the water. Kisses!
Amazing work Paul and Leanne! You captured the essence of the day perfectly and with such artistry. Memories they’ll keep forever.
Great job!