I have been so looking forward to Robert and Joana’s wedding since we met up for drinks before their engagement shoot in Balboa Park. We met initially through their wedding planner Lindsy Hines who did an amazing job helping them to organize their entire day. When I arrived at the Mission Bay Hyatt, Joana was getting the final touches to her make-up done, while club music played on her iPad, and her ring bearer and flower girl watched cartoons. Just like the Saturday mornings I remember as a kid! 
While I was photographing with the girls, Eder who was second shooting with me, was with Robert and his guys getting ready. After everyone was dressed, we spent some time at the Hyatt taking pictures around the grounds. There’s some great tropical landscaping at the Hyatt and we took advantage of that backdrop both before their ceremony as well as before their reception which happened right next door at the Marina Village.
After getting ready, and portraits at the Hyatt, we all drove over to Bonita to Corpus Christi Catholic Church for Robert and Joana’s wedding. Arriving early before guests, Joana and her girls as well as Robert’s mother were able to spend some time in the bridal suite at the church for last minute touch ups, and for Joana, mostly just to sit quietly and relax while everyone whirred around her. After the mothers had been walked down the aisle, and the bridesmaids and flower girls, Joana and her father stood in the hall just off of the sanctuary awaiting their cue. It was a quiet moment where Joana and as they walked down the aisle together, and Robert stood smiling Joanna found it difficult not to shed a tear as her father gave her away.
This was such an amazing wedding to be a part of, and one that I had a very difficult time selecting images to share on the blog since there were so many to choose from. To see a sample of some images from the first part of the day, click on the large image above, or any of the smaller thumbnails below. I will be posting part 2 of Robert and Joana’s wedding tomorrow, so check back to see their portraits and photos from their reception.
Vendors:
Photographers: Evan Bishop Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Weddings by Lindsy
Church: Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Reception: Marina Village
Preparations and Accomodations: Hyatt Mission Bay
Florist: Flowers by Erin
DJ: Mike Farmer
Cake: Flour Power
Makeup and Hair: Making Faces
by Evan Bishop
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