These two…what can I say? They were just incredible people and made me choke up during their thank you speeches. Matt’s family graciously let them host their wedding day event at their private residence in Pasadena, California.  The entire day was centered around their love and family. A spectacular ceremony held on the front lawn for all the neighbors to see, and a reception in the magical lush backyard. Matt welcomed Nicole and her little girl into his life and promised to never let them go.

Their wedding day was truly heart warming and full of genuinely beautiful people inside and out. An unforgettable day that no one a part of it will ever forget…Thank you Richelle Dante for inviting me to photograph along side of you at this Pasadena wedding, it was a true honor and look forward to working together again in the future.

Matt and his groomsmen got ready in his childhood home living room…

When he was all ready to go, he sat down to open his gift from his bride to be…

Being a bit more private, Nicole chose to get ready by herself upstairs before sneaking downstairs to the den to read a love letter from Matt…

The bride and groom opted to see each other before the ceremony so Matt anxiously awaited outside in the backyard…

The wait was definitely worth it, he just lit up when he saw how gorgeous Nicole looked as his bride.

He just couldn’t resist kissing his beautiful bride…

We snuck in a few portraits before heading back inside to prepare for the wedding ceremony…they are so perfect for each other.

Nicole looked like a model in her BHLDN wedding dress…

These young talented musicians set the stage for the ceremony with traditional classical music…

The Chuppah was decorated so elegantly…

One of my favorite moments of the ceremony was when the Rabbi asked Nicole’s daughter to step under the Chuppah with them…

I just love the symbolism behind the entire ceremony…

And they are married! After the ceremony, they made their way to the backyard for cocktail hour and the reception…

…and the music continued…

The guests dined al fresco under twinkling string lights on delicious barbecue food…

The dessert table looked divine…

They danced the night away as a new family, united with their friends and close loved ones…then lived happily ever after!

Many thanks to the amazing team that helped put this Pasadena wedding event together…

Wedding Dress : BHLDN

Photographers : Moose Studio