Here, it is customary to do an engagement session with your wedding photographer well in advance of your wedding date. Many couples will choose a picture from the e-session to use in "save the date" announcements, which are usually informal and fun vs. the actual wedding invite. They also help the bride and groom get used to being photographed... which I think is something I'll need to do kasi I get self conscious everytime someone waves a camera in my face.
I've been on the lookout for good venues to do ours. Ideally, it should be somewhere that is not only pretty but where we feel we can relax.
Earlier today, I was at Annenberg Community Beach House on Santa Monica state beach. It's a property owned by California state and recently opened to the public for swimming, picnics, events, etc. The estate was a gift from William Randolph Hearst to the actress, Marion Davies. Most structures were destroyed in an earthquake, but the original guest house is still standing...
I went to check it out as a potential reception venue. But the more traditional-looking space was way too small. And they don't allow alcohol other than wine and beer. Boo.
But it's PERFECT as an engagement session location. With both traditional and modern spaces and being right on the beach, there is no shortage of pretty backdrops. And best of all, doing a photo shoot there is free!... OMG some places charge as much as $1500 just so you can have a professional photographer take pictures there!
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