Rancho Palos Verdes Wedding, Part One|Adrian and Valerie

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Remember these two and their sky high love at their helipad engagement session in downtown LA?

That was an epic afternoon.

But this. Oh this.

If we were giddy after Adrian and Valerie’s helipad engagement session, then I’m downright ECSTATIC after their seriously swoon-worthy wedding in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Not just because it was absolutely beautiful. As in, eye-poppingly elegant. And sophisticated. And joyful. And stylish.

But also because these two simply melt my heart. Adrian and Valerie are best friends, and best friends laugh with each other. They have each other’s backs. They scarf down In ‘n Out burgers in their wedding clothes at the end of the reception, and they toast to a lifetime of adventure together.

Best friends know that life isn’t going to be perfect from now on – they know that a roller coaster lies ahead. But it’s going to be worth every second of the ride because they’re doing it together.

With the talented help of Jenna of Engaged Events, Adrian and Valerie created the most picture perfect black and white wedding in Rancho Palos Verdes. They prepped at the gorgeous Terranea Resort, said ‘I do’ in a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. John Fisher Catholic Church, and celebrated the night away at Trump National Golf Club.

All of it was breathtaking, all of it was magical, and all of it was SO THEM. Enjoy the first half of this amazing day!

The second half of Adrian and Valerie’s stunning wedding in Rancho Palos Verdes is coming oh-so-soon!! Stay tuned for the reception details, the gorgeous sunset photos, AND Valerie’s crazy gorgeous second gown!! Awwww yeah!

Hugs,

Erin

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