I think I am a little biased, but I think baby Isabel is the cutest baby ever.  Isabel’s dad, Cary, used to be one of my husband’s housemates.  Through the years, I am happy to witness some of the important events.  Cary met Dot and fell in love, I photographed the happy couple’s wedding in the early days of starting my photography business.  When Dot asked me to photograph their baby daughter, I gladly accepted (maybe their wedding pictures didn’t turn out that bad).   They not only have the cutest baby ever, they are also parents of two cute doggies, Charlie and Midori.  Don’t tell my puppy Alex, but Charlie is my favorite doggie in the world.

Dot painted this wall on the right.  She’s a really good painter!

Charlie is the doggie on the left.  Midori is the one on the right.

Haleh and Guillaume’s wedding day started off with their getting ready and first look, their unique outdoor Persian ceremony, and the story continues with their beautiful outdoor reception. 

Their night started with a gorgeous view like this one. 

Bella Signature Design created this beautiful look for their reception site, with beautiful table decor and flowers.

I love these double duty wedding favors that also serve as table place “cards”.

The reception started with heartfelt speeches from the parents. 

Continued with a surprise performance by the cousins, complete with guitar, singing and rapping!

that prompted hard to control laughter like this:

Guests are about to burst into tears.

I was also happy to witness for the first time, a Persian kiss.  Guillaume happily obliged guests requests for one.  It starts with kissing the hand, then up the arm and ends on the lips!

First dance

The happy couple is dancing away with their guests – the night is still young!

Haleh and Guillaume, it was such an honor to have met you two, and to be part of your wedding day. I wish you the best for your marriage and a lifetime of happiness!