May 3, 2022

Colorful Santa Monica Wedding Published on Carats and Cake

Begum and Omer’s colorful Santa Monica wedding debuted on Carats and Cake last week. I couldn’t be more thrilled to share images from this vibrant luxury wedding. Planned by Lily and Leigh, this gorgeous intimate affair features stunning flowers and a beautiful rooftop ceremony with an ocean view. Many of Begum and Omer’s friends and family flew in from Turkey to attend the wedding, so it was an extra special time to have them here celebrating the couple.

Netta Benshabu strapless sweetheart dress. Santa Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Getting Ready

Begum got ready in a large suite with her bridesmaids and mother. The suite was decorated with a cute balloon set that spelt “bride”. It was darling! For her wedding day look she chose Jimmy Choo heels and a Netta BenShabu dress from Kinsley James.

Wedding welcome bag with drink, popcorn, blanket, ornament, and honey. Wedding welcome box ideas. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding Jimmy Choo heels with diamonds styled with peonies and roses. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting ready robe with feathers. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and bridesmaids getting ready for the wedding. Getting ready champagne photo ideas. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride balloon ideas, cute getting ready wedding photo ideas. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Netta Benshabu strapless sweetheart floral beaded wedding dress. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into her Netta Benshabu dress for a Santa Monica wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into her Netta Benshabu dress with bridesmaids in mixmatch dresses. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride putting on Jimmy Choo wedding heels. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

First Look and Portraits

Begum and Omer shared a first look in a quiet corridor of the hotel. Omer was so excited to see Begum – it was precious. We took portraits around the property before meeting up with Begum’s bridesmaids for a quick photo. After, it was time for the jaw-dropping ceremony!

Bridal hair with floral hair pins. Netta Benshabu strapless wedding dress. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBridal hair with floral hair pins. Netta Benshabu strapless wedding dress. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portraits. Bride wearing a strapless Netta Benshabu dress holding a large pink white and green bridal bouquet from Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portraits. Bride wearing a strapless Netta Benshabu dress holding a large pink white and green bridal bouquet from Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portrait, Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portrait, Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Large round bridal bouquet with pink, dark pink, yellow, and greenery. Peonies and roses and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography and Bloombox Designs
Bride wearing a strapless Netta Benshabu dress holding a large pink white and green bridal bouquet from Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Netta Benshabu strapless sweetheart floral beaded wedding dress. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in black tuxedo. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portraits. Bride wearing a strapless Netta Benshabu dress holding a large pink white and green bridal bouquet from Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom portraits. Bride wearing a strapless Netta Benshabu dress holding a large pink white and green bridal bouquet from Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyMixmatch pink bridesmaid dresses. Bride and bridesmaids portraits. Bride wearing a strapless Netta Benshabu dress holding a large pink white and green bridal bouquet from Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Santa Monica Wedding Ceremony

The ocean view set a beautiful site for this ceremony. Bloombox Designs made the site even more gorgeous with a stunning open top floral arch. It was vibrant and lush and such a beautiful display of flowers to photograph and set the tone for the design of Begum and Omer’s day. The couple said their vows, had their first kiss, and walked down the aisle to a fun petal toss. We took a few more portraits at the arch and on the beach before the reception began.

Wedding ceremony with ocean view for a Santa Monica wedding. Oak Louis chairs. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding ceremony with ocean view for a Santa Monica wedding. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Aisle arrangements behind the chairs. Wedding ceremony with ocean view for a Santa Monica wedding. Oak Louis chairs. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom walking down the aisle for his Santa Monica wedding. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and father walking down the aisle. Netta Benshabu wedding dress, strapless sweetheart. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Santa Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographySanta Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographySanta Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyNetta Benshabu strapless sweetheart dress. Santa Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPetal toss. Netta Benshabu strapless sweetheart dress. Santa Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Netta Benshabu strapless sweetheart dress. Santa Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Mixmatch pink bridesmaid dresses. Bride and bridesmaids portraits. Bride wearing a strapless Netta Benshabu dress holding a large pink white and green bridal bouquet from Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Netta Benshabu strapless sweetheart dress. Santa Monica wedding ceremony. Large asymmetrical arch with greenery, pink peonies, peach roses, and white roses. Bloombox Designs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom portrait, Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom portrait, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Santa Monica Wedding Reception

Begum and Omer’s wedding reception was nothing short of spectacular. Lily and Leigh did an amazing job on the tabletop design. Guests made their way to the tables and watched as the couple performed multiple dances with multiple outfit changes! It was so exciting to watch. I am truly honored to have photographed this beautiful day and have it be the end of my 2021 season.

Wedding backdrop for guest photos. Luxury photobooth backdrop ideas with greenery and pink flowers with peonies and roses and a neon sign. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom cheers with champagne. Wedding backdrop for guest photos. Luxury photobooth backdrop ideas with greenery and pink flowers with peonies and roses and a neon sign. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
White three tier wedding cake with flowers cut out of the middle with ombre effect. Candles surrounding the cake. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyLong wedding table with oak louis chairs covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Long wedding table with grounded arrangement in front of the table with oak louis chairs covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Long wedding table covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Clear beaded chargers with blush napkins. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Long wedding table with oak louis chairs covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyLong wedding table covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Clear beaded chargers with blush napkins. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Long wedding table covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Clear beaded chargers with blush napkins. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Long wedding table covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Clear beaded chargers with blush napkins. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Long wedding table covered in textured ivory linens. Taper candles in hurricanes. Clear beaded chargers with blush napkins. Pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom grand entrance into wedding reception. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom choreographed dance with outfit change. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom choreographed dance with outfit change. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom choreographed dance with outfit change. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom choreographed dance with outfit change. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom choreographed dance with outfit change. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom choreographed dance with outfit change. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyIntimate 25 person wedding on a rooftop outdoors. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

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