Samia and Nema held an extravagant Persian influenced ceremony at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. Samia looked stunning in her Monique Lhuillier gown which turned into a sassy mini just in time for cake cutting and toasts. She has a fun and feisty personality so that mini along with her hot pink Louboutins was a home run! It was a gorgeous day and the music and dancing was amazing! I would have to say my own personal favorite element of their day was the yummy, individually boxed donuts for the drive home. D-lish!

Sometimes you meet clients and they are so friendly and easy to get along with that you forget that you're working. This was one of those days. Michelle and Greg live nearby so we decided to shoot just down the street from where we live and it worked out great. We had a fantastic time with them and can't wait for their wedding and all the coca-cola that's going to be there....

And here I am yet again talking about our fantastic clients/friends who we love so much! Sam & Tyler, if your new to Mathieu Photography, are our OG clients. They go way back and we LOVE them so much. Our clients chat back and forth on facebook about how they all know each other and how cool it is. Well, we owe it all to them. We could never say enough how grateful we are for clients that love us and tell their friends and family about our business. 

So, here is yet another story about how being a waitress and part of a rad family had shaped our business... Mike is one of my cousin's best friends. This means we see Mike on all major holidays. We chat over yummy food and play LRC for dollar bills. I met Jessica years ago while working at Renaissance Bistro . Her best friend Jessie was my favorite face to see at work and Jessica would come in to visit. Some how our ever shrinking worlds collided and Mike & Jessica met and fell in love over all things smart and scientific. Mike is a professional nerd and Jessica is a nurse. They were meant to be and they're adorable together :)

There have been quite a few stones tossed into my life but a few of them have created ripple affects that will be felt forever. I worked for Islands Restaurants for 5 years and I loved it! I made friends there that changed my life and I learned so many valuable tools for life by being in the service industry. (Most people think I'm crazy but I secretly miss serving tables. I love the hospitality of it and the pace.) Matt and I served tables for YEARS and we think everyone should have to work in a restaurant for at least a year. It's important people, I mean it!