Hotel Maya Long Beach Wedding Photography

Ana and Mike got married a couple weeks ago at the awesome Hotel Maya, which is a modern and trendy hotel in Long Beach. It was a beautiful day and the sun even made an appearance!

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Getting ready

Ana got ready in her hotel room with her bridesmaids and mom, and the atmosphere was full of excitement. After she got her gown on, we went downstairs to a small bridge right in front of the beach for their first look.

The ceremony

The ceremony was a beautiful service overlooking the beach. A gorgeous chandelier hung from above, the waves crashed in the distance, and the tiki torch flames flickered in the wind. Their flower girl was a hula dancer and she performed a traditional Hawaiian dance before the bride walked down the aisle. During the ceremony they read their own vows which were so personal and sweet to hear. It was touching, but funny and overall, such a personal service. Rose bushes have a special meaning to them both, so they had a watering ceremony to show their coming together as husband and wife.

The reception

The reception was in an upstairs room at the venue, right above their ceremony site. It was a tropical themed wedding, which fit their personalities perfectly. I love shooting weddings at the Hotel Maya because there are always so many unique areas for photos. Right when you walk into the hotel lobby, you see so many cool details. And the entire property doesn’t disappoint!

They had a cocktail drinks reception in the afternoon, and a photobooth in the evening. They decorated the venue with orchids and succulents.

For dinner they served steak and chicken, which was absolutely delicious. The first dance involved the wedding party getting on the dance floor to get the dancing going, and they finished off the evening with the cake cutting, followed by a bouquet and garter toss.

The couple

Ana wore an Oleg Cassini gown from David’s Bridal and Mike wore a suit from the Men’s Warehouse and they both looked so incredible. Ana’s shoes were Badgley Mischka and their jewellery was from J&L Jewelry.

Ana and Mike’s wedding had such a chilled vibe and had a really fun atmosphere. Here’s my favorites from their wedding at the Hotel Maya Long Beach!