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How romantic is this Japanese garden engagement captured by Brooke Photography & Design? Marla and Vince met while working at the Blue Bayou at Disneyland a few years ago. After a year without interaction, something finally clicked when they were both scheduled to be ‘busser breakers’! About a year and a half ago, Vince proposed and Marla accepted. The happy couple will be married this December.
With a few fun props from an outing in LA’s Little Tokyo in hand, Marla and Vince strolled the Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach for their romantic engagement shoot. I love the variety of textures found in this garden, such a beautiful and inspiring location!
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