Arpi and Edward's May wedding was all about family and shared experience together. From the big party bus that all the family arrived in, to the infinite number of hugs and kisses exchanged, to the extended group dancing at reception, it's obvious these are families who love one another hard and love to celebrate and be together.

Malibu West Beach Club brides take note: Arpi and Edward liked the idea of a beach front wedding, but they don't love sand in their shoes, so they opted for some pre-ceremony photos under the trees at Zuma Canyon Trailhead. With easy parking and a convenient location that's just down the road from Malibu West Beach Club, this was the perfect spot to assemble the family together beforehand for portraits, without running into the florist and catering staff. It also adds a lovely pop of dreamy foresty backdrop to the otherwise beachy wedding photo gallery. Highly recommend!

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Venue: Malibu West Beach Club
Family photos before venue: Zuma Canyon Trailhead
Photography: Cecily Breeding (that's me!), second shooter: Joseph Ramli
Wedding coordinator: Dru Ann Jacobson
Food/Catering, rentals: DJ California Catering
DJ/Music: Crown Players for ceremony and cocktail hour, DJ Sevag for reception
Flowers: Little Bee Flowers
Dress: Glamour Closet
Officiant: Rafi Orphali