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Under the Sea | Harborside Restaurant Wedding on Balboa Island in Newport Beach

October 30, 2013 by McKenzi Taylor

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While this was my first wedding at Harborside Restaurant on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California, it couldn’t have been a more perfect location for Chris and Avalon to say “I do.” Avalon, in particular, has a fascination with mermaids so it was no surprise their wedding was beach themed and ocean front.

Chris and Avalon were an extremely fun couple to work with! I have done several photo sessions for Chris’ family as I know his father through networking and cycling in California. But these two are by far the most creative, energetic, compassionate and fun couple I have photographed. When we did their engagement session they came decked out in Retro Beach attire, and it was then that I learned of bride-to-be Avalon’s love for mermaids.

When they decided to hire Taylored Photo Memories for their wedding in September, I was thrilled! I knew they would be easy to photograph, have plenty of fun and show lots of emotion during their special day. I was not surprised to discover their wedding would be beach themed and Avalon would wear a beautiful mermaid-esque wedding dress. Along with her girls, in wispy aqua (no sea-foam green here) short dresses. Stunning, every one of them.

Each detail of their wedding was special and unique – everything from their beautifully decorated wedding cake to their bouquets and floral arrangements. Their best man also gave one of the most entertaining speeches I have ever seen as well, maybe there is a video of that floating around out there? Please share it with me! Last but certainly not least, their beloved fur baby Maverick was the extremely well-behaved ring bearer.

I can’t deny that I was super emotional as these two tied the knot. I saw how much in love they are while they exchanged their vows and thought it was touching how emotional each of them was during the ceremony. It was a touching and memorable ceremony I was glad to be a part of.

The couple spent their entire wedding, ceremony and reception in the beautiful Harborside Restaurant on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California. It was a great waterfront venue for these sea lovers and had many extra touches and included services. It was so wonderful to be able to do all their photographs – wedding ceremony, family photos and reception photos all in one place (a photographer’s dream) and it was on the beach to boot!

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Officiant: Kurt Buetel – family friend

Florist: Flower Allie – http://www.floweralliestyle.com/

DJ – Bruce Battleson – http://www.battleson.com/

Dress: David’s Bridal, Brea, CA

Shoes: Nordstroms

Tux: Friar Tux, Orange, CA

Filed Under: Engagement & Weddings Tagged With: avalon and chris, balboa island, california, harborside restaurant, mermaid wedding, newport beach

About McKenzi Taylor

McKenzi Taylor has established herself as a top Las Vegas personal branding photographer. Her 15 years of experience has made her a sought after professional and has earned her accolades from far and wide, including in the New York Times. Since 2017 she has launched a handful of successful photography based brands under her MTaylor Inc brand umbrella including Cactus Collective Weddings, Electric Sugar Elopements and Taylored Photo Memories. She has given back by serving on the board of the Wedding International Professionals Association. McKenzi’s approachable personality and enthusiasm for providing clients with impactful brand images makes her an excellent speaker, podcast guest or convention panelist.

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