Eva and Ted

I love Greek weddings! Eva truly looked like a Greek goddess and Ted, her very Irish bridegroom (what a party!) was absolutely enamored with his lovely bride. The traditional Greek ceremony was at Holy Trinity in Daly City and  is so interesting with all the chanting and so lovely too with the candles and crowning ceremony. Then there comes the dancing! What fun with the Greek band and money flying everywhere. We all had a fabulous time.

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A little retouching on my part, but my assistant Breck took this beautiful shot:

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Posted on 12/11/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Susan and Trevor

Another Stephanie Beer, Covenant Coordinating wedding, Susan and Trevor’s was at Stryker Sonoma. Their outdoor wine country ceremony ended up being indoors because of a downpour, but Stephanie and Stryker were completely prepared. The ceremony took place in the tasting room which was lit by a fire in the fireplace and lots of candles. The dinner was absolutely breathtaking in the barrell room. What a warm and cozy wedding!

View their slideshow here: Susan and Trevor

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It’s a Date Hair and Makeup:

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Wine Country Flowers:

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Catering by Pacific Connection….

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Posted on 12/05/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Leila-Scott and Eric

Congratulations to Leila-Scott and Eric! I was fortunate enough to photograph both their rehearsal dinner and their wedding day. Rehearsal dinner was at Chalk Hill coordinated by the lovely Ann-Marie and the wedding was at Mayacama and coordinated by Stephanie Beer of Covenant Coordinating. Not sure if it was my southern bride’s tradition, but the rehearsal dinner was just as gorgeous and big as the wedding dinner! Fun!

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The food at Chalk Hill is wonderful and created by Executive Chef Didier Ageorges….

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The very creative flowers with use of feathers were created by John James Floral

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My assistant Brooke Russell took this image:

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This was the groom’s cake so different. Both cakes by Fleur De Lisa

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Angels!

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Posted on 12/05/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Erica and John

I just received a thank you note from Erica and John and it was so nice and appropriately timed since I’m posting their wedding today. They were so sweet! Here’s what Erica wrote:

” We absolutely loved the slideshow. You definitely have a gift for capturing the most precious moments. We can’t wait to see the rest of the photos! We can’t thank you enough. You’ve given us precious memories.”

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Loved Erica’s Hair and Makeup picks: Umbrella Salon and Makeup NV:

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Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, downtown San Jose:

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The venue was The Fairmont, Fourth Street Summit Center, San Jose and Catering and cake were Fairmont, San Jose:

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Posted on 12/04/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Annie and Ryan

Wow! You know, the weekend I photographed Annie and Ryan’s wedding, I photographed three weddings in a row. I’ve never done this before and I’m not sure why I did. I think because Annie and Ryan were such a great couple and I really wanted to shoot their Cornerstone Vineyard wedding. In any case, I was a little fearful that by the time Sunday rolled around, I would be exhausted and creatively spent. Obviously I would have given it everything I’ve got no matter what, but amazingly I was just as invigorated as I was for wedding number one and I left the wedding that day reaffirming that I absolutely love what I do. Annie is so incredibly creative (she’s a designer) and her creativity showed throughout the day. Her own mother did the flowers and Annie did all of the lovely paper cutouts. A perfect fit for the quirky and lovely Cornerstone.

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Posted on 11/07/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Vanessa and Bryon

Vanessa and Bryon have been such fun to work with. They brought their adorable beagles to our engagement session and then had such fun on their wedding day. The wedding was at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links with the ceremony looking out on the wonderful Pacific ocean. I love the new trend in patterned table linens for the reception tables and absolutely adored Vanessa’s cheerful wedding dress.

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Patricia of “A Perfect Look” was really sweet and did a great job with hair and makeup:

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Posted on 11/07/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Erin and Mark

I can’t believe I forgot to post Erin and Mark’s Vashon Island, WA wedding! Mark is one of the first people I met after my move to the bay area from Chicago and although he now lives in Seattle, we’ve remained in contact over the years. I was so thrilled when he and Erin called me to ask if I could photograph their wedding at Erin’s parent’s home on Vashon Island/Seattle, WA. I love “at home” weddings and this one was so beautifuly done given that the key players are all architects and have a great sense of design!They had a pig roast and although it poured rain on and off, the rain always came at times when the guest could escape it. By the time dinner rolled around it was a gorgeous evening!

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This is the downpour that happened right after the ceremony. Thank goodness it waited until after!

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Posted on 10/30/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Cri and Lloyd

Cri and Lloyd were so sweet. So sweet that when they found out I was getting married they brought along a bottle of champagne for my husband and I to their engagement session! Riva and Joe did the same thing. I love my clients! In any case, Cri and Lloyd were married at the pretty St. Patrick’s cathedral across from Yerba Buena Gardens. I love shooting here, not only because it’s a pretty church, but also if there’s enough time we can go across to the gardens for a photo session. The reception was at the always fabulous Julie Morgan ballroom at the Merchant’s Exchange in SF. I love this ballroom. I’m pleased to say that the catering manager, Linda, has chosen my photos from Shevaun and Harrison’s 2007 wedding to use on their website and marketing materials. A great honor given how gorgeous and historic this ballroom is. Thanks to Cri and Lloyd for choosing such a gorgeous location and man, did this party rock!

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Flowers: The Prim Petal

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Catering: James Stanfield Catering

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Posted on 10/30/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Joel And Tracy

Another out of town couple, I didn’t get to know Joel and Tracy much before their wedding day, but no worries I thought they were great and we were all relaxed and enjoyed their day. This was another Stephanie Beer/Covenant Coordinating fabulous event at Mosaic Vineyards in Geyserville. The day started with two traditional tea ceremonies which I always love photographing. Then on to the traditional wedding ceremony at the vineyard. So pretty!

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Flowers by: Maria Philbin (Maria Philbin Floral Designs - Maria Philbin 707. 575.3746)

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Hair and Makeup: It’s a Date (707-953-4831)

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Catering: Pacific Connection Catering

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Cake: Auntie B.’s (707-953-2573)

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Posted on 10/30/08 in Wedding | No Comments

Ken and Hannah

My very good friend Akemi’s (the person responsible for my husband and I meeting) brother got married to the lovely Hannah in August at the Carmel Mission with the reception at The Monterey Plaza Hotel. Carmel Mission brides, I would LOVE to photograph there again so pick me, pick me! What a gorgeous church AND their bride’s room is so gorgeous, I highly recommend getting dressed there!

Ken and Hannah are such a great couple and I really enjoyed photographing their wedding. This lucky couple lives in Hawaii, so I’ll miss seeing them in person again, but maybe can take a trip to Hawaii to visit.

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Flowers: Fleur Du Soleil

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Posted on 10/30/08 in Wedding | No Comments