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After the ceremony, the cocktail hour began. Mr. Spaniel and I didn’t want to miss our entire cocktail hour with our guests, and had planned our entrance to the reception area and first dance for only fifteen minutes in as a result. While we waited for our cue, Mr. Spaniel and I took a few minutes to sit and reflect on the huge step we had just taken.
Just kidding. We sat and took directions from about seven different photographers.
Mr. Spaniel points out one camera, while looking at another (guest photo)
I don’t actually remember what this face was for, but I sure look flustered! (guest photo)
I didn’t have much time to stress, though. The bridesmaids fixed my bustle, Mama Spaniel fixed my lipstick, and then we were ready waltz into the reception area!
In a parallel universe-that is, out front on the patio where the cocktail hour was starting-the venue staff was serving champagne and strawberries to our guests.
I love how relaxed and happy everyone looks in these close shots… but back up a little, and you can see that it was a madhouse!
(guest photos)
All photos by the talented Meg Perotti, unless otherwise noted.
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So gorgeous, you are! And your cocktail hour looks like a bustling, happenin’ party!
I love this post Amber- totally shoes how a pro photographer is able to capture and tell a story amidst the beautiful chaos that is a wedding day 
It looks like everyone is having a blast! You look so gorgeous!
@Meg: It’s so true. I love the guest perspective, but I’m so glad that you and Regis captured the calm underneath it, as well.
Wow-those are quite the different perspectives! Your venue looks amazing, with the greenery and lights.
WOW I love those photo of you two on the bench together!! And everytime I see a photo like this i get jealous! We have a bench photo but im the only one sitting on it! They had him stand behind me and next to me, but I now wish he sat next to me on it!! Looks like a very nice, fun and relaxed cocktail hour! You are so beautiful together! congrats!
@D.Marie: Thank you! It’s one of my two favorites of the two of us from the wedding.
And thank you all for the sweet words.
We made sure to make it to our cocktail hour..even if it was just for one or two drinks Love that picture of you two!!!
I love that first photo of the two of you! And the “sneak peek” of what was actually going on!
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Mrs. Spaniel, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 28, Law Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Psychologist Wedding Date: March 2010 Venue: Calamigos Ranch About Me: I'm a third-year law student trying to balance graduating with starting my career, keeping up a relationship, and, oh yeah, planning an Old World, multi-cultural, "mountain lodge" wedding for 180 guests! A South Asian Jewish girl getting ready to marry my handsome Catholic Dane, I'm hoping to blend our cultures in our wedding just a bit more gently than by providing samosas as appetizers and offering æbleskiver for dessert. (Although that would also be awesome.)
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