Vince and Colleen’s Venice Beach engagement photos were the ideal mix of fun and glamor! Heading down to Los Angeles to photograph this significant milestone was an absolute delight. We started at the retro tiki bar, Belles Beach House, with some glam shots and then headed down to the beach to snap some laid-back photos of the couple. The brief departure from their usual casual style was so fun to photograph. The result? A set of engagement photos that they—and I—are absolutely thrilled with!!
The couple both attended college at the University of Notre Dame, but they didn’t end up meeting til years later, thanks to a party hosted by some mutual friends ! They shared that during the college years, they often went on group outings and never really realized that they were practically going on dates all along until they reconnected many years later at a reunion party in Chicago. I loved hearing the full circle story! Upon reconnecting at this party, Vince and Colleen immediately felt a spark and started hanging out. He told her that his plan was to take a gap year to travel with some buddies. Sure enough, within a few months of starting to date, Vince took off to backpack around the world. Once he left, Colleen realized…she really missed him! It felt significant, so she booked a flight and met him halfway through the trip when he was visiting Bali. She now recalls that was one of the craziest and most spontaneous things she’d ever done! Vince says, that was the moment he knew, this was his girl. Fast forward six years later, Vince surprised Colleen and popped the question and well, the rest is history!
To celebrate their engagement and document this season of life, they chose Venice Beach and Belles Beach House, both familiar locations that match their fun spirits. Colleen added that she wanted to add a touch of style, so they decided to get dressed up for the bar. They still wanted to keep it real- so they made sure to add in their cozy and silly essence, but I think we definitely nailed the vision for photos! I loved capturing their genuine connection against the beachy backdrop and inside the Tiki Bar. In so many ways it shows exactly how you can take a concept and run with it in your own way!!
The couple and I will be heading to the scenic Kent Island Resort this August for the BIG day! I am SO excited to be joining Colleen and Vince this upcoming summer to photograph their weekend wedding. Colleen shared that the wedding will be colorful, bright and fun, including some disco elements (!), and I cannot wait to see their vision come to life. I am truly looking forward to another wonderful opportunity to photograph the couple’s vibrant personalities!
Loving these Venice Beach engagement photos? Check out this recent engagement in Newport Beach!
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