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Duke Photography- Sylvia + Jonathan’s Malibu Wedding

Sylvia and Jonathan met in high school and continued dating throughout college, even though their studies split them across the country form one another. On their 9-year anniversary, while in Kauai, they were engaged and a year later, on their 10th anniversary, finally got married. They tied the knot at the breathtakingly beautiful Stone Manor Estate in Malibu overlooking Paradise Cove and the Pacific Ocean.
With only 85 people in attendance, Sylvia and Jonathan had a small yet intimate wedding, just like they wanted. A close friend who knew the couple before they even started dating wrote their ceremony vows and officiated the wedding. To celebrate a decade together, they put together what they called the "Decade of Love" project, compiling pictures from over the years to display during the cocktail hour. Another personal touch was their first dance, coordinated and choreographed by Sylvia herself, who has been dancing since age 3 and is classically trained in dance. The quaintness of their wedding really allowed them to chat and celebrate with all of their closest friends and family. They may have one decade down, but we wish them the best together in the several that are to come.

Wedding invitation and gown

Wedding shoes with initials and flower bouquet

Bride and groom pose in stone archway at their wedding

Bride and Groom on their Wedding Day

Bride with bouquet and groom with orchid boutonniere

Wedding party posing in front of ivy-covered building

Bride and groom kissing in front of green hedge wall

Happy Asian couple on wedding day kissing outdoors

Bride and groom kissing in forest wedding venue

Ocean view wedding ceremony setup with white flowers and black chairs

Malibu wedding ceremony flowers and program detail

Ocean view outdoor wedding ceremony with white florals

Bride and groom holding hands at their wedding ceremony

Bride and groom walking down the aisle at outdoor wedding

Scenic garden with winding stone paths and lush greenery

Strawberry cocktails and crispy fried shrimp appetizer

Outdoor wedding reception with white linens and flowers

Elegant white flowers centerpiece outdoor reception

Chefs and Moet champagne at a catered event

Beautiful light blue wedding cake with decorations

Outdoor wedding reception with stone buildings and chef

Woman giving wedding speech outdoors smiling

Elegant tiered blue and white wedding cake with flowers

Wedding rings sparkle on blue invitation card stock

Bride in gown by stone wall and couple silhouetted kissing

Bride and groom embrace in outdoor wedding portrait

Location: Stone Manor, Malibu CA Dress: Mon Amie Bridal Salon Hair & Make Up: Soreya Yann of Flowless Tease Florist: LV Florals Catering: Lawry's Catering Cake: Van's Bakery Linens: Fusion Linens Ceremony Music: LA Strings DJ & Lighting: After Dark Entertainment

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