La Dolce Vita
Submitted by: Lisa Hwang (bride)
Wedding date: 9.22.2007
Wedding location: Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara CA
Me in my beautiful Monique Lhuillier dress on the Bacara Resort beach at sunset. Magazine photo-op moment, haha.
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We had so much fun doing this shot. Our wedding party is so adorable!!!
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Finally...Mr & Mrs Takeoka! The ceremony decor with the sky background and our guests blowing bubbles everywhere.........priceless
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The background was perfect!!! We took this photo at sunset when the clouds started to group. The rainbow was out..what else would we do but enjoy the scenery and kiss
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our baby yorky Stitch in his custom made tux and flower collar. Isn't he adorable?!
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The inviting, warm pink glow from our outdoor evening reception under the stars.
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Our beautiful cake to mimic the layers in my skirt.
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by Shanni Weilert
Apr 15, 2008
love it till the end!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 15, 2008
put these pictures in print ALREADY!!! HAHAHAHAHA! thanks for making this contest FUN! good luck!
Apr 15, 2008
Here's 5 more hearts to add to your ratings! Good luck and beautiful wedding! :)
Apr 15, 2008
I really have loved your wedding from the start. Picture 1 and 4 are just gorgeous! Good luck and I am sure I will be seeing your pictures in the Knot!
Apr 15, 2008
I give 5 hearts to my faves but I wish I could give you 6 ;) Best of luck!
Apr 15, 2008
Lisa...sending you my last 5 in this disheartening competition. From Day 1, you have been a favorite, and I hope this carries you til the end =)
by Carrie Dean
Apr 15, 2008
Lisa, best of luck to you as well! Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous! I especially love the first picture...it is my favorite....magazine worthy for sure! Good luck in the final hours of voting!!!! :)
Apr 15, 2008
Lisa -- best of luck on this last day. I'll miss looking at all the beautiful photos. I wish I could get married again to implement some of the wonderful ideas that came from all these entries!! Your first photo is still my favorite.
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 14, 2008
lisa, the contest isn't over in 2 1/2 weeks! its over TONIGHT! i'm pretty sure! thank GOODness for that!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 14, 2008
ps. dear mr. washington, mr. case: this is just a friendly reminder that your annual membership fees for the national association for the blind are now overdue. =P
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 14, 2008
COOL BRIDES RULE! shoot me a message before this contest IMPLODES! u can go to the 'contact us' page of our website and submit your contact info. one of the girls suggested we should have a girls weekend after all this dramo-rama! LOL! i'm just enabling the request =)
Apr 14, 2008
Your pictures are beautiful and the angles are perfect for your beautiful beach setting! I still can't believe that 1st shot! How gorgeous:)
Apr 14, 2008
Lol Lisa, I am going to try to throw in some cheerfulness to your message board :) Gorgeous pictures, as always, and if I don't see "winner" on your entry on the 16th, I am going to be shocked. Here is your daily vote, good luck!!
by cecilia babin
Apr 14, 2008
If you are going to copy and paste the same message on every bride YOU have offended, then at least change the name so you address them properly as not every bride is named Jessica. Nice try but you are still not fooling anyone. I like that you threw in the "reap what you sow bit." Nice touch. Remember your own words ok.
Apr 14, 2008
Jessica, we chose soon after our entry not comment during this contest as a result of the negative comments made on our pictures by "Sarah Keller;" but, after reading yours, I thought you deserved a response from me, the real Cenny. I asked all my supporters not to respond to the nasty comments made on my pages or to comment on anyone else's wedding, but just to vote for me, and I see they have done just that. People have left so many rude and negative comments, some signing in as me and my husband and as if they were friends of ours. Because this was definitely unacceptable, to sign as if we were leaving the comments, we asked The Knot to remove them. Other than that, we could care less what someone says about us during this contest because we know they really don't know us, and we are not offended so easily. I read one entry where a bride cried because of such comments, sad but it shows you gotta have a backbone to deal with this kind of backbiting. With that said, I don't know who "D. Washington" is or any of the others that are commenting on my pages, yours, or the others during this contest. "Washington" may be one of my supporters but I'm sorry I do not know who she/he is and regret that it's assumed that I do. This entire contest has been very discouraging to me and my husband and we will never enter another one, at least not one where anybody can leave any kind comments saying just about anything they want. As a matter of fact, we could care less whether we win or not, at this discouraging point of the contest! I really do appreciate the kind comments you and others have given, but chose not to respond to those either. Just remember there are really mean, hateful, and just plain rude people hiding behind the Internet which, in fact, allows them to show their true colors. I strongly believe, "you reap what you sow" (Galatians 6:7) so they'll get it back one way or another. Cenny
by cecilia babin
Apr 14, 2008
Here goes Frank and Cenny Norris again! D Washington/Frank/Cenny Norris, you are not foolng anyone. You are sad and pathetic! I hope you are disqualified as your actions have been truly disgusting. This entry as well as all the others you have insulted are truly deserving to win unlike your entries so give us all an effing break and lay off the fake names you are using. They owe Mrs. Hwang and all the other brides an apology. I can't believe people like that really exist sometimes. Sad!
by D Washington
Apr 14, 2008
The pictures look too dark
by Kristen Turick
Apr 14, 2008
And the good will prevail!! here's 5 more!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 13, 2008
PS. i should point out that i don't believe in directing violence toward the disabled. and in this case, mr. case... because he's blind =).
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 13, 2008
"hold on to that FeEEeEEeLING..." LOL, SHANNI! your husband must have such a hard time keeping a straight face around you!!!! LISA, all i can say is if your pics don't make it into the pages of the mag... THERE WILL BE BLOOD! =P
Apr 12, 2008
Here is my love. I've received nothing but "the hammer" of the crazies lately but whatever... goes to show the insanity of it all!
Apr 12, 2008
Who is that guy? Lol.. I was waiting for the hammer to drop on my entry last night too but it never came! It seems like he commented on most of the entries though. Well, I think these are gorgeous, and some of the best I have seen on here. And they'll prob make the magazine too :)
Apr 11, 2008
What?!!! This is most definitely finalist material! Fabulous pics and equally fabulous wedding! Deserves to be a WINNER IMO!
by Marshall Case
Apr 11, 2008
Looks like a fabulous wedding and a wonderful venue. I also know that the photos here are just a small set from the whole album. However, I don't think the photos here tell much about the day. Two wonderful wide angle landscapes with polarizing filter, I suppose, to accentuate the sky. A standard Toyota jump....well done, but cliche. The recessonal-a rather confusing background. The dog, cute. The room, nice and probably a fairly technical photo that went well. The cake--never seen anything like it, wow! Was it real? I don't think this is finalist material. Nice but not great, IMO.
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 11, 2008
harassment pays off =) well, let me just say that witnessing you and maribel get to 4 hearts was a total high! so you can imagine what it felt like when it happened to ME! i'm hoping they all stay lit for everyone until the end! here's 5 hearts to keep you kickin!
Apr 9, 2008
Ok, I am an idiot apparently. I see they just moved the ratings box to one box. Duh??...
by hoa takeoka
Apr 9, 2008
Fabulous pictures from A to Z: beautiful couple, fun party, strange cake, best pride's dress, nice sunset, perfect party set out side with the lanterns and completed with the happy little pet:-))
by Marlo Go
Apr 9, 2008
Gorgeous pics. I can see the fun oozing out of your wedding day. Good luck!
Apr 9, 2008
It looks like they took away the box for each individual photo, but the overall rating section is still there :) Speaking of which, here is your nightly 5 hearts- it's becoming a tradition! Have a good rest of the week, girl!
Apr 8, 2008
Ok...is it just me? The hearts boxes don't show up so I can't vote? Computer glitch? I tried refreshing. Anyone else have this problem? It looks like it's only in the photos section. Grrrr....
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 8, 2008
back up to 4 hearts! FABULOUS! wanted to let you know that we did use redcheese photobooths. best hunk of change we ever threw away on the wedding! and all the different outfits we had on.. those were just to please the parents =). my hubs was a real good sport about the whole thing. you can't find them anywhere on the racks, they were all custom made. we're thinking of using them for halloween customs this year =P.
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 8, 2008
DUDE. what the !@#$ with the ratings!!!! ArRrRRRrrr! i understand this is partly a popularity contest and how many brothers and sisters and family members are supporting each entry but it seriously sucks that ppl vote down well-deserving entries, like YOURS. i mean, isn't it enough that everyone in the photo section is doing well?? lisa, this is where this contest SUCKS, not your pics! my family and i are behind you all the way! we're all in it for YOU to win it!!
by Lisa Hwang
Apr 8, 2008
LOL! You girls are too funny. FYI, I'm also voting 5 hearts for all you finalists.
Apr 7, 2008
Hallelujah! Still 4 hearts =) Now let's see it go up even more. Can I get an 'L'?! L! Can I get an 'I'? I! Can I get an 'S'? S! Can I get an 'A'?! A! Goooo....LISA!!!
Apr 6, 2008
Oh lady, if you don't get published then this whole thing is one big, fat joke. Enough said.
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 6, 2008
YEAH GIRL! i know krav maga!! (actually i don't really but it sounds super cool, hahahaha!)
by Kristen Turick
Apr 6, 2008
Stunning. I love your photos, your dress, cake, yorkie... everything! Dogs at weddings rock! I keep voting for you... I will be very disappointed if you don't make it to the mag! Good luck!
Apr 5, 2008
Yes you CAN expect for everyone to like your pics because they ARE absolutely gorgeous!!! And anyone who thinks otherwise has beef with me =P If you're not a winner in the end, then I'm calling a full on strike! I'm rounding the troops now. Jacquelyn, you in? ^_^
by Lisa Hwang
Apr 5, 2008
Thank you Jacquelyn, Shanni, Yvette, and Jessica for your support! It really means soooooo much to me. You girls are hilarious =) I can't expect everyone to like my images. I'm just really happy that people are actually voting for us! Even if we don't get published, we're just happy to have shared our wedding day with the viewers. Best of luck to everyone!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 5, 2008
YEAY!!! i was getting nervous that your ratings were down to 3 hearts (WTF!)! your four hearts today just goes to show that the daily votes from me and my family and friends makes a difference! take that evil bridezillas! LOL. i really hope your entry makes its it through to the end!!!!
Apr 3, 2008
I concur with all the others.... I am again giving you all of my hearts today!
Apr 3, 2008
What??!!...3 hearts? This is a complete injustice I tell you =P These viewers must be blind. Here's my 5 hearts again! I'll be supporting you everyday I can =) Go Team Lisa!!!
Apr 3, 2008
Just like I told Jacquelyn, I am getting frustrated that some of the best entries on here only have three hearts! I'm going to keep voting for you, and so will my family- you deserve much higher ratings! Your pictures are GORGEOUS, and it is going to be just plain wrong if they aren't in that magazine!! Five hearts!
Apr 3, 2008
The beach photo was AMAZING! i hope you enlarged that and framed it. Make it bedroomw allpaper hah. All the pictures are on point and gorgeous. Good luck!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 3, 2008
'three hearts my foot!' LOL! shanni cracks me up!! how many times can i click 5 hearts? =) 'keep on keeping on' as one of my favorite ellen degeneres phone guests always says! i REALLY hope you keep getting the high votes!!!
by Tia Reed
Apr 3, 2008
I agree with nellie...that beach photo with the clouds...gorgeous!
by nellie cusworth
Apr 2, 2008
The beach photos blew me away!
by Kathy Singletary
Apr 2, 2008
That photo on the beach melted my heart, what a wonderful photo op and a romantic picture.
Apr 2, 2008
Congrats to you too! I see we were both living "the sweet life" on our special days!! The skyline on both your beach shots is pretty amazing and your cake looks awesome! Good luck!
by Brittany Arnold
Apr 2, 2008
I really the balls on the ceiling. We were thinking of that idea too
Apr 2, 2008
Love the bridal party shot, and your cake was incredible!! CongratulationS!!
Apr 2, 2008
Lisa TY for the comment :) I've been a fan of your wedding images ever since i stopped by your page. Your wedding looked so elegant and i love your yorkie so ad0rable!
Apr 1, 2008
Thanks lady! I love the artsy, non-run of the mill stuff too:) Not too bad for a techie nerd! (and if I had the budget I totally would have loved a monique dress!!!!) I am totally voting for you!!!
Apr 1, 2008
Congrats and good luck to you in the finals... You have beautiful photos! :)
Apr 1, 2008
I knew I liked you! If you almost chose Jeff then you're right in my book! I love everything about your wedding! Congrats on making the finals!
by Kristie-Lee Henderson
Apr 1, 2008
I just adore your photos # 1, 2 & 4. Just so stunning and beautiful, so breathtaking. You guys look like you had such an amazing wedding.
Apr 1, 2008
I am so glad you are a finalist! Your pictures are beautiful- congratulations!
by Cheryl Chan
Apr 1, 2008
lovely photos - i love everything!
the photos were just too spectacular to be ignored. :)
congrats on a lovely wedding. you deserve to be published.
by Brooke Adamson
Apr 1, 2008
Great pictures! Congratulations on being a finalist!
by Jeeryn Lao
Mar 31, 2008
Your photos are my favorite so far. Your details were awesome. Congrats on making it to the finals!
Mar 31, 2008
Woot woot! So glad to see you in the finals =) You'll be getting my 5 hearts daily! Hope you take home the gold =P
by byron prevose
Mar 29, 2008
Impressive! You got my vote.
by Lisa Fegert
Mar 29, 2008
I love your pictures!! The one with you jumping is too cute. Your reception looked gorgeous & don't get me started on your cake, how beautiful!! :o
by Jacquelyn Do
Mar 29, 2008
i was the 5000th viewer! yeay! so happy to see that your pics are among the top! one of my FAVS!!!
Mar 26, 2008
Your pics definitely belong at the top! 5 hearts again!! I try to vote for you everyday when I can remember. Hope you win =)
by Lara Hughes
Mar 25, 2008
WOW! Your wedding pictures are amazing...I love how the sky looks in them. Just beautiful! Congrats!
Mar 22, 2008
The sky is just amazing in your pictures. All I can say is WOW! What a beautiful wedding and a beautiful bride. I love that your dog was able to be a part of the day - how cute!
by Melanie Sterger
Mar 20, 2008
Bellissima! One of my favorites overall in the entire contest. The yorkie is frickin adorable. Hope you win.
Mar 20, 2008
Beautiful photos, and I especially love the sunset shots. Congrats
by Courtney Davis
Mar 20, 2008
Love your cake- very beautiful!
Mar 20, 2008
I looove SB. Used to live there. Congrats on your wedding. Thanks for sharing the great photos!
Mar 12, 2008
Wow! Your beach shots are incredible!! And that dress looked FABULOUS on you! Congrats!
by Duff Weber
Mar 9, 2008
you're wedding pics are gorgeous...i had a monique lhullier dress too and just LOVE her style. love the beach shots :)
Mar 7, 2008
The wedding looked gorgeous and that little puppy of yours couldn't be any cuter! Congratulations!
Mar 2, 2008
WOW!!! What fabulous pictures. Your flowers and cake are gorgeous as well!!! Congratulations!!!!
Mar 1, 2008
Stuunning!!! That is the best word I can think of. Your wedding looks completely amazing, & I am so jealous =) The sky shots are out of this world, and you made such a beautiful bride in all honesty! You got 5 hearts all around from me. I can totally see these pics belonging in a magazine. Best of luck in the competition from one Asian bride to another ^_^ Hope you win!
by Tracey Sims
Mar 1, 2008
What a beautiful wedding. I love that cake.
Mar 1, 2008
That dog is precious, and I love your cake! Great pictures- you were a lovely bride. Congratulations!
by Summer Hudson
Mar 1, 2008
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!
Surprised you're not #1
Feb 29, 2008
Beautiful wedding - your photos on the beach were stunning - so lucky to have that sky to work with!
by nelya nigmadzhanova
Feb 29, 2008
I absolutely love your photos, beautiful!
by Jerome Hong
Feb 28, 2008
Cool pictures. CONGRATS
by Natalie James
Feb 28, 2008
love love love the beach photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a beautiful wedding. From the colors to the cake design. Great job.
by Karen Washington
Feb 28, 2008
OMG...These photos are gorgeous!
by leslie foster
Feb 28, 2008
This is the best wedding I've seen so far. you deserve to be in the top 6! Congrats!
by nancy kuo
Feb 28, 2008
wonderful wedding!
by Jacquelyn Do
Feb 28, 2008
i wanna to be in santa barbara! what a beautiful landscape for memories!
by David Jeck
Feb 25, 2008
wow! i LOVE your pictures, your colors, and the location! incredibly beautiful! congratulations!!
by Hoa Takeoka
Feb 21, 2008
Picture are thousand words. So beautiful!
by Jim Hanlon
Feb 20, 2008
Wow. You hired an all star photographer and it shows. You got my vote and I thik that you will definately make the finals! I bet that the photo along the edgo of the water is blown up and hanging over your fireplace.
Ls Dolce VIta indeed!
by sarah hsieh
Feb 19, 2008
pretty photos, good!
