Beauty in Emerald Green at Pasadena Museum

PreWedding in Los Angeles

Michael & Mineli

A Message from the Bride to Be

Describe your experience with finding the perfect location for your PreWedding Session: We definitely got lots of help from the Rene Zadori team! We were sent lots of options and given the pros and cons of each location based on our preferences.

I knew I really wanted to base the location on my personal style and our outfit, so I ended up choosing a simple location with both indoor/outdoor options and good lighting!

What are your recommendations/tips for couples before/during their PreWedding Session? Weather plays a big factor! If you’re planning on choosing an outdoor location, have an option in mind for a Plan B—just in case you catch a rainy day.

Contact locations sooner than you think, because you’d be surprised how early some places get booked. Have fun, take time prepping for the shoot in advance so you can enjoy the day of.

Tell us about your PreWedding Session location: We were pleasantly surprised with how many different areas made for good photos.

There were hints of greenery, elegant steps, and an indoor space with classic chairs and a piano. It was also really nice to actually have a changing room. If you’re planning to change your outfit, you can leave your belongings in there and lock the door while you’re taking pictures.

What was your favorite part about your session? This was our first time taking professional together as a couple so we were a little nervous at first, but once we got started, we ended up having a lot of fun! We loved being able to laugh together and felt super comfortable.

Describe the moment he proposed!: Michael planned a sunset helicopter proposal which was beyond amazing! He made me believe his brother had gifted him the ride for his birthday, and I thought we would be going out to dinner after to celebrate. The moment we got out of the helicopter, the pilot opened up the doors to the hangar, and revealed the walkway of roses and candles to the proposal spot. He got down on one knee and popped the question with our family and closest friends in the corner.

Tell us about your very first date! We went out to a restaurant and ended up laughing the entire time we were there. Unlike any other first date, we were both so comfortable with each other and knew that it definitely wouldn’t be the last!

What are you most excited about for your upcoming wedding?: We are both so excited to finally celebrate together with our family and friends. We unfortunately had to postpone our wedding twice due to the pandemic, but it made us anticipate the day even more.

We truly were able to plan the special day together and enjoy the process. We can’t wait to see our vision and personal touches come to life!

Vendors

PreWedding Session Location: Pasadena Museum of History

Hair Stylist: Mike Manukyan

Makeup Artist: Edith Garib

Bridal Salon: Studio Kay