Jess & Joe | Wedding Day

I’ve known Jess and Joe for quite some time now. Jess and I first crossed paths while working as graphic designers for Hunter Industries. There were three Jessicas in our department and we had a special bond from the very beginning; she was nicknamed J1, I was J3 and the copywriter was J2 (ordered by hiring date). One of the many things we had in common was our love of dancing. Yes, I’m talking the shake-your-tail-feather kind of dancing. We’d bop in our chairs listening to the same shared iTunes library while working and occasionally message back and forth about a new song that just came out. It wasn’t long before I met Joe, her boyfriend of several years. Within minutes, I could see the radiant love they shared for one another. I used to ask Jess how they could possibly have so much to talk about all the time (it seemed they were always involved with every little detail of one another’s life). She could never really answer that one. Instead, she’d just shrug with a big grin on her face. After spending time with them, going to baseball games, having game nights, or even just grabbing dinner, I can whole-heartedly say that they are two pieces to a puzzle that couldn’t fit together any better. They are not a couple who need luck wished their way – they seem to bring it to those around them. I am so honored that they chose me to capture the beginning of the rest of their lives together. Many thanks Jess and Joe! Love you guys!

 

Preparations, CA, Hair, Makeup, Bride, Curl, Up-Do, Bridal, 2011

Preparations, CA, Hair, Makeup, Bride, Curl, Up-Do, Bridal, 2011, Stylist

Preparations, CA, Hair, Makeup, Bride, Curl, Up-Do, Bridal, 2011

Wedding, Groom, "Bridal Gown", Dress, "Custom Hanger", CA, 2011, "Laguna Beach", "Laguna Beach Hotel"

Bride, Groom, Preparations, "Laguna Beach Hotel", Wedding, Summer, 2011, CA, "Laguna Beach"

Bride, Groom, Preparations, "Laguna Beach Hotel", Wedding, Summer, 2011, CA, "Laguna Beach" , Beer, Cheers, Groomsmen, Buttons

Bride, Groom, Preparations, "Laguna Beach Hotel", Wedding, Summer, 2011, CA, "Laguna Beach" , Ring, Cry, Tears

Bride, Groom, "Laguna Beach Hotel", Wedding, Summer, 2011, CA, "Laguna Beach", Groomsmen, Stairs

"The Saloon", Groom, Groomsmen, Photography, "Wedding Day", Laguna, CA, 2011

Bride, Groom, "The Saloon", "Laguna Beach Hotel", Wedding, Summer, 2011, CA, "Laguna Beach" , Bar

"The Saloon", Laguna, Beach, CA, Groomsmen, Groom

Wedding, "The Saloon", Bride, "Black and White", Walking, Window, Laguna, Beach, CA, 2011

Flower, Detail, Bride, Groom, "Hotel Laguna"

Jessica, Bride, Jess, Sunflowers, Bouquet, Bridesmaids, Brick, Wall, Laguna, Formals

Bride, Brick, Laguna, Sunflowers, Bouquet, Laugh, "Lens Flare", Formals, Bridesmaids, Blue, Yellow

Groom, "Best Man", Brother, Bride, Brick, Wall, Laguna, CA, California, 2011

Sunflower, Piano, "Black and White", Sunglasses, Groom, Wedding, "Hotel Laguna"

Guest, Sunflower, Asile, "Hotel Laguna"

Groom, Bride, Father, Aisle, Wedding, "Hotel Laguna", California, 2011

Father, Bride, Groom, Aisle, "Hotel Laguna", Wedding, Service

"Give Away", Daughter, Son, Bride, Groom, "Father-In-Law", Wedding

Wedding, Party, Prayer, Groomsmen, Pastor, Service, Bride, California, Laguna

Bride, Groom, Alter, Pastor, "Hotel Laguna", Photography, Wedding, "Jessica Hannon"

Flowers, Sunflowers, Bridesmaids, "Jessica Burgess", Absher, Laguna

Pastor, Bride, Groom, Jess, Joe, Burgess, Absher, Wedding, Laguna, 2011

Sunflowers, Bouquet, "Shallow Depth of Field", Bridesmaids

Rings, Ring, Exchange, Kiss, "Man and Wife", Married, Wedding

Happy, Love, Joy, Married, Jess, Joe, Burgess, Wife, Husband

Husband, Wife, Married, Aisle, Bubbles, Petals, Sunflower, Toss, Kiss, Love, Joy, Happy

Group, Family, Friends, Wedding, Courtyard, "Hotel Laguna", Laguna, Outside, Outdoors

Details, Cupcakes, Table, "Wine Cork", Name, Cards, Bouquet, Sunflowers

Diamond, Wedding, Ring, Band, "Channel Set"

Formals, Group, "Bridal Party", Beach, Laguna, Sunset, Wedding, Blue, Yellow, Burgess, Bride, Groom, Sand, Waves

Kiss, Feet, Sand, Sandals, Bride, Bridesmaids, Toes, Beach, Laguna, California

"Black and White", Beach, Birds, Sunset, Love, Bride, Groom, Laguna, California, Sand

“I was lucky enough to have Jessica Hannon Photography shoot our proposal (as a surprise to me,) our engagement photos and our wedding! I could not be any happier. All three of these shoots yielded unimaginably fantastic images. She listened to what we wanted and delivered beyond our expectations. She was great to work with, understanding, patient and professional. We just got our wedding pictures and there are so many great shots it is going to be difficult to narrow it down for framing. I could not be happier with her services. I highly recommend working with her for any photography need you have!” ~ Jessica Burgess (formerly Jessica Absher)

To view Joe’s proposal to Jess, visit here.

To see their engagement photos, visit here.

To see their photo booth images from the wedding day, visit here.

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Hotel Laguna

Cupcakes by: Ruby Baker Sweets

Assisted By: Michael Devins

DJ: Elevated Pulse Productions

Florist: Kathy Nelson

Hair Stylist: Katmanee Grossman

Custom Jewelry Design: Aurora Jewelry Boutique

Jessica - October 14, 2011 - 2:56 pm

Beautiful set Jessica. Love that the girls carried sunflowers. Can’t wait to see more of your work.

Ketmanee - October 17, 2011 - 2:48 pm

What a beautiful couple and beautiful pictures!!! Nice to have the opportunity to work with you :)

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