Vibiana weddings are a joy to shoot for Los Angeles photographers, and the Armenian wedding of Taleen and Nareg was no exception. We absolutely loved working at all the beautiful locations that dotted this sweet couple’s busy wedding day. The festivities started at the bride and groom’s respective homes, which is typical for an Armenian wedding. The groom’s family then made their way to the bride’s home to greet them, and once they entered the home, the families danced together and celebrated the joining of two families. One the at-home celebrations were done, everyone made their way to the beautiful St. Mary’s Apostolic Church for the traditional Armenian wedding ceremony. The bride and groom had allowed for several hours between their ceremony and reception, so we all made our way to a hidden bridge where Nareg had proposed to Taleen. We then made our way downtown to the Arts District for a few colorful portraits and then, finally, we ended up at the stunning Vibiana for their incredible reception. The wonderfully talented Shawna Yamamoto Event Design handled florals and decor, Revelry Event Designers handled the rentals and Nira Luna at Amber Events expertly handled coordination. This couple’s stunning black and white dance floor was the hit of the reception, and everyone who saw it marveled over its Tim Burton uniquely modern style. The team at St. Mary’s Apostolic Church in Glendale was great to work with, as was the team at the Vibiana.
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- Dogs at weddings are the best, but for this wedding, this cherished pet only got to be a part of the getting-ready preparations at the bride’s home.
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- Purple bridesmaids dresses photograph beautifully, as they did at this Armenian wedding in Glendale, California.
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- A mother’s last hug before her daughter puts on her wedding gown.
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- A sweet moment before the wedding, when the bride received a letter from her groom.
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- My bride became tearful after reading the letter her groom sent her before their wedding.
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- This stunning bouquet of white and burgundy lilies was created by Shawna Yamamoto.
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- Like many Los Angeles wedding photographers, I often have to find a way to make the most out of tiny spaces. For this portrait, taken in a tiny bedroom, I used the bride’s dress as a backdrop.
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- This beautiful Armenian wedding ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Apostolic Church, 500 S. Central Avenue, Glendale, California 91204. This breathtaking church is a gorgeous place to have a wedding.
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- A sweet, stolen glance during a Glendale Armenian wedding ceremony.
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- This large Armenian bridal party was just able to fit at the front of St. Mary’s Apostolic Church in Glendale.
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- There’s nothing better than a recessional image where the bride and groom are both full of joy.
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- The first moments after a wedding can be so special, and I love this stolen moment between bride and groom.
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- A windy day gave air to this beautiful portrait of a bride and groom.
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- A stolen kiss on a hidden bridge near Griffith Park, where this groom originally proposed to his bride.
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- A ladder, a bridge and a bridal party in a wash below helped create this stunning wedding image.
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- The Los Angeles Arts District is a living, breathing organism that is ever-changing. Colorful painted walls may be there one day but disappear the next.
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- Off-camera lighting helped illuminate this downtown Los Angeles bride and groom portrait.
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- This creative black and white dance floor at the Vibiana in Los Angeles was a true showstopper. The use of green and gold decor throughout the reception area lent an air of stylish, modern elegance.
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- A shallow depth of field helped create this romantic image of a bride and groom on the dance floor, just before their reception started.
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- The Vibiana is a truly stunning location for weddings of all kinds. Andrena Photography loves working at this stunning venue.
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- Shawna Yamamoto always creates the most magical designs at her weddings, as was the case with this incredible green and gold decor at an Armenian wedding reception.
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- Gold and white wedding cakes are so elegant, and why have just one cake when you can have three?
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- There’s nothing I love more than a real smile of joy during a wedding toast.
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- This sweet, emotional moment was one of my favorites from this Armenian wedding at the Vibiana.
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- This lovely cake cutting moment was brought to you by Andrena Photography.
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- This groom was clearly practicing to carry his bride over the threshold. I love the joy and animation on this couple’s faces during their reception.
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- As a photographer working in Los Angeles, I know that the stunning Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles is one of the most fabulous venues for parties, weddings and receptions.