We started with a Catholic ceremony at the VERY nice St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. . .

Every wedding should have a happy welcoming crew like this one, getting you excited for the celebration! . . .

Let’s just skip right to the good part

One of the best lines of the day, “These two are like the Brad and Angelina of the Persian/Filipino community!” Hahah, excellent. . .

After the ceremony we made our way over to Seven Degrees. If you haven’t been to or heard of Seven Degrees, it is well known as the most customizable wedding venue in Orange County – art, concept, lighting, decor, food, etc. They are a “blank canvas” ready for your dream. It really is a unique venue and I highly recommend a visit. The following pictures were taken around the property and the immediate vicinity of the Seven Degrees . . .

Seven Degrees moonlights as an art studio with several on-site artists, so I went one step further here and made some art out of their artsy water fountain . . .

From their website, “From art and concept creation to the details of décor, the [seven-degrees] wedding is tailored to fit the personal aesthetic of each couple. The various elements of design work in unison to build an intricate and layered atmosphere.”

Other Recent Weddings from Hoffmann:

Estancia Wedding San Diego

Ruby Hill Golf Club Wedding | Pleasanton, CA

Pantheon Wedding | Published

Montage Beverly Hills | Rehearsal Dinner

Strawberry Farms Wedding | Aly and Cody

Los Angeles Wedding | Anne and Andrew

This day in La Jolla, San Diego was a mix of overcast and rain. It rained at just the right times and was overcast at the perfect times. What helped even more was having a really beautiful venue to photographer at – The Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa. Such a nice place.

Everything starts with a venue and the Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, CA is the ultimate wedding venue. It is so incredibly beautiful from the grand entrance to the winding roads, the extraordinary homes, the meticulously manicured foliage, the prestigious golf course and then the grand club house. From their website, “Nestled among the sun-washed hills of the historic Livermore Valley wine country, Ruby Hill Golf Club brings together an array of world-class amenities to offer an incomparable private club experience. Sophisticated, inspiring and unique, Ruby Hill Golf Club has become one of the most desired ceremony and reception locations in Northern California.”

Kristina and Tim were so much fun on their wedding day. It’s one of the days filled with the best of friends and the most laughter you can imagine. Custom drinks, lots of delicious food and great dancing.

Keeping the “main thing” the “main thing” . . . a little surprise for Tim later . . .

WOW to Kristina, she looks amazing!!



Impromptu dance party! . . .

Tim and his boys rocked it in their custom tailored suits and designer shoes . . .



Not to be outdone by the girls, the guys bust into impromptu dance party setting the pace for the rest of the night!

Kristina and Dad getting ready for the walk down the aisle . . .

It was a freezing and rainy day in the East Bay and so the ceremony was moved inside. It was incredibly beautiful thanks to the privacy given by the venue, the dramatic architecture and the custom lighting . . .



Perfect wedding photo for the East San Francisco Bay area . . .








ALL NIGHT LONG!!!! Go Timmy!!!!

Venue: Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, CA.
Coordinator/Designer: Kristin Jensen and Emily Mattos from Sugar Rush Events
Florist: Eunice Venetta from Pairs and Pieces
Photographer: Hoffmann Photographer
Videographer: Jordan Hoffmann Cinematography and Star Suanders
DJ/Custom Lighting: Lawrence Arevalo from Verducci Entertainment
Hair/Make-up: Erin Blake and Adele Nadar
Wedding Dress: Rivini
Bridesmaid Dresses: The Dessy Group
Jewelry: Ann Taylor and The Dessy Group
Linens: Hartmann Rentals

Thank you to all of the vendors involved in this day, particularly Petals by Xavi who took the time to submit this wedding to Ceremony Magazine.

Follow this link to check out the original post from Colin and Shelli’s wedding at the Pantheon Mansion.

In the heart of Beverly Hills is a fantastic award winning 5-star gem, the Montage. From their website, “Embraced on all sides by beauty and refinement, Montage Beverly Hills welcomes you to a getaway in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Literally steps from the incomparable shopping and dining of Rodeo and Canon Drives, this Beverly Hills hotel is a celebration of its legendary setting. Business and leisure pursuits are equally at home thanks to Montage’s coveted location, unmatched ambiance and highly personalized service. Whether you’re planning a pivotal business meeting or romantic weekend, our Montage associates at this resort will cater to corporate and social affairs with finesse.”

A perfect venue and a beautiful summer evening for Anne and Andrew’s rehearsal dinner . . .

Anne and Andrew utilized the rooftop Conservatory dining room for their intimate event . . .


The dining room overlooks the Hollywood Hills where you can see the world famous Hollywood Sign in the distance and the Griffith Observatory.

More info about the Montage Beverly Hills, “Exuding vintage Hollywood style paired with modern luxury, Montage Beverly Hills offers the best of both worlds. Sophisticated, inviting and reflective of its glamorous Beverly Hills setting, this urban oasis is set in the midst of a vibrant city. Distinctive amenities include award-winning cuisine, a 20,000-square-foot spa and an iridescent rooftop pool with panoramic views. Impeccable service is also in flawless alignment with your every 21st Century need.”

If I could describe a wedding with the same feelings that a person gets from a great night of dancing, this would be the day. In fact, it was literally filled with dancing from the getting ready to the grand exit. No kidding. As a photographer who likes to dance this is kind of a great day. At least there was never a problem getting photos of everyone enjoying themselves. And since Aly and Cody are incredibly photogenic, well . . . take a look.

Like I said, this is where the dancing began and it only stopped so we could make it to the ceremony in time! These girls are wild!!

Some of the most luscious Badgley Mischkas I have ever photographed, so beautiful . . .

Strawberry Farms is one of the most unique venues in Orange County. It feels completely out of place in the “OC” and is perfect for a rustic or “country” wedding feel.


Our groom chilling on the porch . . .

So I told the guys about the dance party that the girls had, so they showed up! Woot!!

Really touching moments happened directly before the ceremony as we staged a “first look” with Daddy and daughter. Then he walked Aly down the aisle. Proud Dad giving away his daughter. . .








Grab your card and find a seat!!

Sun-kissed grand entrance through the barn doors!! So awesome . . .

First dance . . .

and a toast . . .

Custom cake topper! Looks just like Aly and Cody!!!

Shoes – Badgley Mischka
Florals and Event Design – Green Leaf Designs
DJ – Elevated Pulse Productions

Turnip Rose Wedding

Wilshire Country Club
301 N. Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004-2403

You would be hard-pressed to find a classier couple than Anne and Andrew. Anne in a Vera Wang and pearls, and Andrew wearing JoS A Bank with a bow tie. AND they know how to throw an ivy league party, that’s for sure. From the amazing (understated) St Brendan Catholic Church to the classic Wilshire Country Club, the venues from this wedding day were a perfect fit for the couple.

I love how Anne has Vera Wang perfume to go with her classic Vera Wang gown. Perfect . . .


I believe that these peonies were cut from a garden in heaven . . .


Andrew getting ready . . .


The extraordinary St Brendan Catholic Church. Almost 100 years old . . .


Wow . . .



The wedding party at the Wilshire Country Club . . .



Onto the reception. Some details . . .

Some dancing! . . .



One of my favorite shots from the entire day (taken by my 2nd shooter), Anne and Andrew make their getaway into a 1962 Rolls Royce through a frenzied crowd of fans and paparazzi!!! . . .

So beautiful and fun! Thank you for inviting us to your SPECIAL day!

Flowers – Floret Floral Designs
Hair/Make-up – Fiore Beauty
Event Coordinator – Sarah Porcaro, Love in LA Events
DJ – Bruce Battleson, Battleson Entertainment
Videographer – Stephen Lewis, Perfect 10 Productions
Dress – Vera wang
Shoes – Kate Spade
Jewelry – Nordstrom
Bridal Party Transportation – CJL Executive Transportation
Getaway vehicle 1962 Rolls Royce – Classy Chassis

Bonnie and James got married on a beautiful southern California day in the heart of Orange County. They chose the very Spanish Turnip Rose Grand Newport Plaza for their ceremony and finished up at the artsy Turnip Rose Celebrations.

The shoes . . ta daaa!!

and beautiful Bonnie . . .


Beautiful flowers by Tricia, check out Hello Kitty!!

Mr. Fitzsimmons . . .








Details from the reception . . .


Best wishes to Bonnie and James! Hope to see you again soon.

Hair/Make-up – Chiali Meng
Flowers – Designs by Tricia 949 300 7996
Dress – Claire Pettibone
Shoes – Jimmy Choo
Videographer – Jordan Hoffmann Cinematography

Hoffmann has photographed at all of the Turnip Rose properties many, many times. Including the Grand Newport Plaza, Celebrations, and the Promenade & Gardens.