{"id":15290,"date":"2015-10-13T20:00:52","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T04:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.johnremus.com\/blog\/?p=15290"},"modified":"2024-01-20T11:02:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T19:02:38","slug":"riker-wedding-marina-del-rey-calif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnremus.com\/blog\/riker-wedding-marina-del-rey-calif\/","title":{"rendered":"Riker Wedding – Marina Del Rey, Calif."},"content":{"rendered":"

The Riker Wedding this past weekend was only my third wedding that was local here in SoCal – and it was awesome.<\/p>\n

Joel and Jenny got married on Saturday on a yacht in Marina Del Rey. And surprisingly there were no “I’m on a boat!” jokes – at least none that I heard.
\nSo I met Joel 12 years ago. We also both worked at DisneyWorld (like Ryan who’s wedding I shot last week). And even though Ryan, Joel and me all worked at the same place, Joel and I were in different social circles. He told me last summer he always thought I was quiet. I’m actually far from quiet, but Joel was in a supervisor\/coordinator role when I worked there. So.. that’s my reason for never really talking to him. HE was the quiet one doing manager-ish stuff back at Base at the water park we worked at. So we never really got to know each other.<\/p>\n

Last summer at some point I was referred to him by our mutual friend Theresa. Theresa was a lifeguard, too, and even though I was a guest at her wedding years ago I took some photos<\/a> for her while in Washington for her and Scott.<\/p>\n

So somewhere along the line in planning Theresa referred me to Jenny and Joel, I met them very briefly last summer, and they later got in touch with me about shooting their wedding.<\/p>\n

And here we are now.
\nThe new Mr. and Mrs. Riker are married, and I have 450\u00a0images of the whole celebration to share with you!<\/p>\n

Click past the break for a ton of images of Jenny and Joel’s weekend. I saved more comments for the captions as usual. So I hope you have some time to kill, because there are a lot of fun moments to enjoy below!<\/p>\n

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Erin, the wedding coordinator getting things started off for the rehearsal on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Everyone was burning up since it was the mid 90s outside. An unseasonably long heatwave had hit SoCal and stayed long enough for the wedding.<\/p>\n

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A large wedding party meant a little organization was needed up front<\/p>\n

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The guys were laughing that they felt like a barbershop quartet the way they were standing<\/p>\n

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Gotta remember to tell the audience to sit down..<\/p>\n

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Group shot before heading out<\/p>\n

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Heading back to the hotel before the rehearsal dinner later that evening<\/p>\n

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Joel and Jenny had prepared an amazing rehearsal dinner party on the beach for everyone<\/p>\n

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Jaylynne was smiling pretty much every time she saw me with my camera up. Seriously, almost ever time. Just wait and see<\/p>\n

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Had to get that sunset photo before it was gone!<\/p>\n

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Everyone getting shots of the sun<\/p>\n

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Jenny’s god parents welcomed everyone and said a few words that night<\/p>\n

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As the sun finally went down everyone started in on the food and spend the rest of the night laughing and talking.<\/p>\n

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The next afternoon I headed to the hotel where all the girls were getting ready<\/p>\n

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Time to start makeup for the bride<\/p>\n

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The girls were all busy between watching the football game, checking scores on their phones, and helping coordinate other details that morning between everyone for the wedding later<\/p>\n

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Brianna and Lain really wanted a nice shot of their glasses! haha! They were gifts from Jenny<\/p>\n

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Hair is dry and\u00a0Jaylynne is ready to get styled!<\/p>\n

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Jenny’s “Something Blue”<\/p>\n

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Took a photo so\u00a0Jaylynne could see her hair style<\/p>\n

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And then it was Jenny’s turn<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile the girls were busy steaming the bottom of the dress<\/p>\n

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Jaylynne came over to see what Jenny was having done to her nails<\/p>\n

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Then she had her nails done, too<\/p>\n

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Jenny-Jaylynne dance party!<\/p>\n

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Took about a minute for Jenny to finish getting ready<\/p>\n

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A few hair touchups<\/p>\n

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The girls gathered their things and everyone was pretty much ready to head out<\/p>\n

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As the girls headed downstairs I went over to Joel’s room. He had just started to get ready<\/p>\n

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Rockin his UM socks! Go Blue!<\/p>\n

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Some help from dad with the top-button<\/p>\n

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Mr. Riker Sr. was laughing that he didn’t have a shirt. But hey, it was 95 degrees out and they had all just got back to shower and change. I’d probably be dressed the same. haha!<\/p>\n

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Downstairs the girls were waiting for me so we headed outside to get shots of everyone<\/p>\n

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Go Gators!<\/p>\n

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As Jenny headed to the shuttle to go to the marina, we all headed out on foot.<\/p>\n

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It was a quick walk, but she’s the bride so the girls almost forced her to take the air conditioned van it sounded like. haha!<\/p>\n

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Well look at that… Their love of sports AND a hidden Mickey reflection. Hahaha!<\/p>\n

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Joel and the guys arriving on the boat<\/p>\n

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Had to get a shot of Joel lookin sharp<\/p>\n

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And then of course one of the bride after sending Joel upstairs and out of sight<\/p>\n

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Still quiet as the guests are justtt starting to arrive<\/p>\n

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Despite the heat it was an absolutely gorgeous day<\/p>\n

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Back in the bridal room the girls were getting ready to toast<\/p>\n

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Group shot of the ladies!<\/p>\n

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To the bride and groom!<\/p>\n

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it was water everyone, don’t panic :P<\/p>\n

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Things are about to get started, so I had to get a selfie with the bride before she walked the aisle!<\/p>\n

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Jaylynne wanted in on the selfie action, too<\/p>\n

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Boat was on the move and everyone was finding seats<\/p>\n

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This lighting could get tricky really quick I realized<\/p>\n

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Joel walking with his mother down the aisle<\/p>\n

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Mr Riker and Mrs Novak<\/p>\n

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Jaylynne waited with her dad while the rest of the wedding party came in<\/p>\n

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Joel’s first look at his bride as Jenny started down the aisle<\/p>\n

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Big hug from dad<\/p>\n

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And then handing off to Joel<\/p>\n

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Chris gets everything started and welcomes everyone to the ceremony<\/p>\n

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Chris went to say that marriage is about supporting one another…\u00a0there were laughs, some small cheers, even a gator chomp<\/p>\n

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Exchanging of vows<\/p>\n

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Joel was so quick to repeat, Chris barely got a chance to say everything!<\/p>\n

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As soon as Chris, Jenny’s brother, stood up to speak a boat horn sounded right after his introduction.
\nTiming was perfect! hahaha!<\/p>\n

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Everyone was laughing, it was great<\/p>\n

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During his reading Chris shared and spoke of love..<\/p>\n

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..love and football<\/p>\n

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Next was the exchanging of rings<\/p>\n

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And of words. With Joel’s promise to Jenny<\/p>\n

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And next was a ring for Joel<\/p>\n

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And Jenny’s promises to him<\/p>\n

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Just a few last words…<\/p>\n

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And they’re married!<\/p>\n

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A hug for Jaylynne, too<\/p>\n

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Hugs for mom and dad as they left<\/p>\n

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Same for Joel, but he didn’t let go of Jenny!<\/p>\n

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We all headed up to the top level after the ceremony<\/p>\n

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There were lots of hugs and congratulations for the bride and groom<\/p>\n

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Time to start wrangling everyone together for photos!<\/p>\n

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Managed to even get the big group shot with everyone up top!<\/p>\n

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And then\u00a0we started with all the other various combos of photos we needed<\/p>\n

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As the sun set AND the boat kept turning, it was making lighting realllllly interesting since it changed with every group. haha!<\/p>\n

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Team socks for everyone!<\/p>\n

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I had to get a shot with the bride and groom as usual, too<\/p>\n

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Inside things were already flipped and in place for dinner service to start soon<\/p>\n

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I headed back up top and did a few more photos for of the friends and guests!<\/p>\n

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The dining area is set and everyone is asked to take their seats<\/p>\n

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Jenny and Joel and are introduced, for the second time, as Mr. and Mrs!<\/p>\n

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Jenny’s uncle, if I recall correctly, was the one to give the prayer before dinner was started<\/p>\n

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Downstairs the buffet style dinner was ready and waiting<\/p>\n

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A bit later after everyone had a chance to get food, speeches were started with the Matron\u00a0of Honor<\/p>\n

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Next up, the Best Man. Wes.<\/p>\n

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That smirk when you’re about to drop some funny stories about the bride and groom and everyone knows it’s coming…<\/p>\n

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Wes’ speech had some funny stories and jokes, and also some serious and emotional parts as well<\/p>\n

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Next up was Mr. Novak, along with his brother<\/p>\n

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Mr. Novak joked it was to wipe his tears and help him manage to get through everything<\/p>\n

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But he couldn’t help but get a little emotional, which is when the sunglasses came out – to hide the tears<\/p>\n

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I didn’t have a chance to get ring photos earlier in the day<\/p>\n

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And then it was back to socializing for a bit<\/p>\n

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The staff brought out the cake table for the cutting<\/p>\n

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Jenny and Joel were laughing as they tried to cut it without dropping the slice<\/p>\n

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Joel immediatelyyy asked the crowd if he should smear the frosting on Jenny<\/p>\n

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She surprisingly, and laughingly, let him!<\/p>\n

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Next up it was his turn..<\/p>\n

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And Joel quickly took several steps backward!!<\/p>\n

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Jenny was quick to tell him to get back over there<\/p>\n

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Eyes closed expecting the worst I’m guessing!<\/p>\n

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But Jenny instead was nice about it and immediately followed with a kiss for her husband<\/p>\n

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Trying to figure out the arm-cross thing<\/p>\n

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Another kiss<\/p>\n

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First dance as husband and wife was next after the cake was cleared<\/p>\n

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All the girls watching and taking a few photos<\/p>\n

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And after a few minutes they pulled their parents on the dance floor for the Mother-Son and Daddy-Daughter dances<\/p>\n

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Mr. Novak dancing with daughter! I always love the Daddy-Daughter dances<\/p>\n

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Not to be left out, Mr. Riker Sr. pulled Mrs. Novak onto the dance floor to join everyone!<\/p>\n

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Mother-Son dance<\/p>\n

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Helping out Mr. Novak with those sunglasses again!<\/p>\n

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And soon everyone else joined the group on the dance floor<\/p>\n

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A bit later we took a quick break to head down and sign the marriage license<\/p>\n

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And the rest of the night was spent dancing and enjoying the party!<\/p>\n

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I forget the song that was playing, but Joel’s reaction is “wait! Can’t! I’m married now!” which is why he’s holding up his ring! haha!<\/p>\n

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Our last attempted photo of the night… let’s see how many people we can fit in one shot!<\/p>\n

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Almost everyone! Nice work guys!
\nAnd that was the night! An awesome end to a very busy, very fun, and very hot weekend!\u00a0But the hot weather didn’t seem to bother anyone too terribly much and everyone seemed to have a great time.
\nI had a blast being part of Jenny and Joel’s wedding celebration and am so glad they asked me to be a part of it all.<\/p>\n

I also hope that all of you enjoyed this look at their weekend and for those who couldn’t be there, hopefully this helped make you feel like a part of it all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Riker Wedding this past weekend was only my third wedding that was local here in SoCal – and it was awesome. Joel and Jenny got married on Saturday on a yacht in Marina Del Rey. And surprisingly there were no “I’m on a boat!” jokes – at least none that I heard. So I met Joel 12 years ago. We also both worked at DisneyWorld (like Ryan who’s wedding I shot last week). And even though Ryan, Joel and me all worked at the same place, Joel and I were in different social circles. He told me last summer he always thought I was quiet. I’m actually far from quiet, but Joel was in a supervisor\/coordinator role when I worked there. So.. that’s my reason for never really talking to him. HE was the quiet one doing manager-ish stuff back at Base at the water park we worked at. So we never really got to know each other. Last summer at some point I… <\/p>\n

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