Pelican Hill Resort – Mar Vista Ballroom – Newport Beach Wedding – Cassie & Ben

Cassie and Ben were married this past weekend in Newport Beach. The ceremony took place at the Our Lady Queen of Angels church. The wedding was followed by an outdoor cocktail hour at the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast on the Event lawn. The perfect weather and beautiful Pacific Ocean panoramic views from the event lawn made for an exceptional evening. Dinner and dancing followed in the Mar Vista Ballroom. The 5 star service and impeccable attention to detail at the Pelican Hill resort made this a platinum wedding.casie_ben-01

Wedding ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Angels church
Wedding ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Angels church photo

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Our Lady Queen of Angels church - Newport Beach
Our Lady Queen of Angels church – Newport Beach photo
Stained glass windows in the church
Stained glass windows in the church
Cassie gets a last minute touch up
Cassie gets a last minute touch up

A sunset photo graces the program cover

The groomsmen and best man wait for the bride
The groomsmen and best man wait for the bride
Ben waits for Cassie to walk up the isle with her father
Ben waits for Cassie to walk up the aisle with her father
The bride and her father walk up the church isle
The bride and her father walk up the church aisle photo
View of ceremony for church balcony
View of ceremony from church balcony of Our Lady Queen of Saints photo
Casie and Ben walk down the isle as husband and wife
Cassie and Ben walk down the aisle as husband and wife
Moonrise over the Mar Vista Ballroom
Moonrise over the Mar Vista Ballroom at Pelican Hill photo

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Cassie and Ben inside Palladian inspired rotunda which overlooks the Pacific Ocean
Cassie and Ben inside Palladian inspired rotunda which overlooks the Pacific Ocean photo
Guests inside the Mar Vista Ballroom
Guests inside the Mar Vista Ballroom at Pelican Hill photo

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5 Level white and blue wedding cake
5 Level white and blue wedding cake photo
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Floral decoration photo
A night view of the Coliseum pool which is 136 feet in diameter and has more than one million hand laid glass mosaic tiles
A night view of the Coliseum pool which is 136 feet in diameter and has more than one million hand laid glass mosaic tiles photo
Night view of the rotunda and the Pacific Ocean in the background
Night view of the rotunda and the Pacific Ocean in the background photo
Cassie and Ben make a toast before cutting the 5 tier wedding cake
Cassie and Ben make a toast before cutting the 5 tier wedding cake
Ben prepares to throw the carter to all the single men
Ben prepares to throw the garter to all the single men
Lights and good food at the after party in Mar Vista
Lights and good food at the after party in Mar Vista at Pelican Hill photo

Special thanks t0 Jerry Frazier for helping me photograph the wedding, and to Kathy Nosek from A Divine-Occasion wedding and event planning for keeping everything running on schedule. More photos of the Pelican Hill Resort and Mar Vista Ballroom can be found HERE.

Hard to believe it’s already been a year since this fabulous over the top wedding. Happy one year anniversary Cassie and Ben.

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This Post Has 9 Comments

  3. Joe Appel October 16, 2009

    Lovely photos Keith. Wonderful colors.

  4. Benipayo October 2, 2009

    Just more fantastic wedding photography coverage! As a Napa Valley – Bay Area Wedding photographer, you have a great eye.

  5. Washington DC Wedding Photographer September 28, 2009

    I love his expressions, he looks as if he is completely in love. The image of them under the rotunda is my favorite.

  6. Ben and Cassie August 20, 2009

    Keith, you truly have a great eye. Our pictures of our big day turned out perfectly and abudantly. We could not have asked you to cover it better. You highlighted the church, Pelican Hill, and the people so well. The gift you have given to us will always be cherished. I hope everyone recognizes your talent. If anyone is having wedding or big event, they should know your the perfect choice.

    Love,

    Ben and Cassie Butts

  7. Annoymous July 27, 2009

    Great pictures, very sharp, nice bokeh.

  8. Jimbo July 14, 2009

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  9. Cindy Butts July 10, 2009

    Keith!
    I love these pictures!Of course ,the bride is gorgeous, the groom, handsome -but, the casual portraits you took are such fine quality and really fun! I think your photos are inventive, artistic and so pretty! Thanks! I can’t wait to check out more!

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