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The Journal · Weddings · March 16, 2024 · 2 min read

A Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding: Kaitlan and James

Kaitlan and James celebrated above the Pacific with ocean-view portraits, white florals, an outdoor ceremony, and a packed dance floor.

Kaitlan and James framed by a flowing veil above the Pacific Ocean

Kaitlan Fasheh and James Denevan celebrated at Bel-Air Bay Club with the Pacific Ocean visible throughout the day. White flowers, pale blue dresses, and the venue's stone terraces created a coastal palette that felt polished without becoming formal.

The photographs use the ocean as a constant point of reference, from Kaitlan's first portraits through the ceremony, golden-hour veil frames, and evening reception.

Coastal Preparation and White Florals

Kaitlan's details combined white shoes, jewelry, stationery, and soft florals. Her preparation portraits moved between the stone walls and open terrace, letting ocean light shape the gown.

The bridesmaids' pale blue dresses added color while keeping the overall palette light and coastal.

Kaitlan and James's white wedding details at Bel-Air Bay Club
Kaitlan posing on a stone terrace above the Pacific Ocean

First Look Above the Pacific

Kaitlan and James met beside the balustrade with the ocean behind them. Their first look was emotional and playful, giving the portrait session a relaxed tone before the ceremony.

The surrounding palms, stonework, and blue horizon made even the closer frames feel specific to the venue.

Kaitlan celebrating with her bridesmaids on the ocean terrace
Kaitlan and James during their first look at Bel-Air Bay Club

An Ocean-View Ceremony

The ceremony aisle was lined with white flowers and faced the water. Wide photographs preserved that layout, while a tighter angle held James's reaction as Kaitlan entered.

When they kissed beneath the floral arch, the ocean and palms completed the scene without competing with the couple.

White floral ceremony aisle overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Kaitlan and James kissing beneath the ocean-view ceremony arch

Veil Portraits and a Full Dance Floor

After the ceremony, the wind lifted Kaitlan's veil across the lawn and gave the portraits a natural sense of movement. Warm backlight softened the ocean as the day shifted toward evening.

Inside, the reception became energetic quickly, with the wedding party and guests filling the dance floor around Kaitlan and James.

Kaitlan and James sharing a warm portrait after the ceremony
Kaitlan and James celebrating with guests on the reception dance floor

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