So pleased to share photos from Erin and Justin’s Kansas St. Patrick’s day wedding! (You got a sneak-peek of their wedding a couple weeks ago!) The location was Stony Point Hall in Lawrence, KS. Erin and Justin really lucked out with weather for their outdoor ceremony! It could have snowed, but luckily we had nice weather and an early spring. I found a lovely drive lined with blooming trees for their “first look” and a few portraits, and then we moved on to Stony Point Hall for some lovely “in the field” portraits and the rest of the festivities. Erin outdid herself by hand-making fabric-covered needlepoint rings. Loved the various patterned fabrics used throughout. Even some fabric roses in the bouquets, fabric tied napkin rings and fabric tied bouquet stems. Of course there were some St. Patrick day surprises, including dancing back down the aisle by the bridal party incorporating various St. Patrick’s day goodies! Congratulations Erin and Justin!
Vendors involved in Erin and Justin’s wedding included:
Location: Stony Point Hall
Event Design and Coordination: Red Door Event and Design
Florist: Red Door Event and Design
Caterer: Culinaria Food and Wine
Posted on 4/13/12 in Destination Weddings, DIY Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding | 3 Comments
I photographed Deborah and Kwong’s lovely Casa Real wedding a couple of years ago and just as we completed their wedding album, they welcomed Jayden into the world! It’s always an honor when former wedding clients welcome me into their home to capture another milestone in their lives. I was so happy to see Deborah and Kwong in their new roles in life and to see the ultimate outcome of their union!
Here are a few photos from the couple’s beautiful vineyard wedding!
Posted on 4/12/12 in Family, Outdoor Weddings, Portraits, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | No Comments
Now that Desiree and Jarrod’s wedding has been featured in San Francisco Bride‘s current issue, I am so excited to share their images here on my blog! Desiree and Jarrod’s lucky number is 13, so the couple decided to get married on the 13th of the month, which happened to be a Wednesday. The couple also drew inspiration for their wedding from their lucky number, creating in intricate Alice in Wonderland theme at a private residence in Sonoma. Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Events planned a gorgeous wedding and Eden of End-Design did such an incredible job making the estate a dreamy wonderland for this intimate destination wedding. Cake Coquette also made the gorgeous and delicious cakes!
Posted on 12/20/11 in Destination Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | No Comments
Such a sweet couple! Kim and Matt met at their gym and are super fit! Everyone laughed that they actually ate sugar (wedding cake!) at their wedding. Loved The Clement Hotel in Monterey. It juts out over Monterey Bay and the architecture and design is lovely. Matt sent me the nicest e-mail EVER when they decided they wanted me to photograph their wedding, and I loved the feedback I got when they saw their photos! Matt said: “We are blown away! You are nothing short of amazing! Thank you so much for everything and capturing our day beyond perfect. The beauty and emotion of it all was perfectly depicted. Now the hard part of choosing our favorites!” Congratulations Kim and Matt!
Vendors involved in Kim and Matt’s wedding included:
Location: The Clement Hotel
Florist: Florist de Monterey
Cake: Layers Sensational Cakes
Posted on 11/13/11 in Outdoor Weddings, Wedding | No Comments
I was so happy to photograph at The Carneros Inn–a cottage resort nestled in 27 acres of vineyards and valleys in Napa Valley–for my first time. The Carneros Inn is a newer venue in wine country and I just loved its simplicity. The staff and the food there are also pretty great. The ceremony was held in the budding apple orchard and I just loved the bright freshness of the green apples and green and white colors throughout. My bride Susan has impeccable taste and it made for a bright clean look with plenty of pretty details. I just loved the twine touches around the dinner menu and invitation and the wheat grass setting for the escort cards. Such simple beauty. Oh, and Susan and Billy couldn’t have been any sweeter. What fun I had photographing this wedding!
Vendors involved in Susan and Billy’s wedding included:
Venue: The Carneros Inn
Coordination: The Carneros Inn
Catering: The Carneros Inn
Florist: Julie Stevens Design
Cake: Fleur de Lisa
Paper products: Paper and Pinafore
Posted on 11/08/11 in Outdoor Weddings, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | 1 Comment
Oh pink! I just loved the shabby chic, pink frilly-ness of this wedding, and loved that it was Lauren’s vision and Nick was totally open to it. It made for a gorgeous wedding at Healdsburg Country Gardens. Lauren and Nick, the sweetest couple, had the time of their lives on their wedding day! Lauren put so much of her own creativity and energy into this wedding — she handmade the favors, escort and place cards, guest book, cork place card holders and the drink flags, which she found on Martha Stewart Weddings. I’m glad that on THE DAY she was able to relax and enjoy.
Vendors involved in Lauren and Nick’s wedding included:
Location: Healdsburg Country Gardens
Florist: Blue Orchid Floral
Event designer: Grisez and Co. Event Design
Caterer: Park Avenue Catering
Cake baker: Sweet on Cake
Posted on 10/28/11 in Outdoor Weddings, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | No Comments
Some teasers from Lauren and Nick’s Healdsburg Country Gardens wedding! I’m off for a little vacation, so more next week!
Posted on 10/18/11 in Outdoor Weddings, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | No Comments
What a special wine country wedding location and a special couple! I just posted a single image of Austin on my blog because while I was editing, I was so struck at how pretty she is! LOVED those curls. And when Brian saw her walking down the aisle? Look at the look on his face — it says it all. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the place. I thought the rustic details at this wedding were fun. Loved the zinnias and bright colors nestled into simple baskets on each table. Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Vendors involved in Austin and Brian’s wedding included:
Location: Healdsburg Country Gardens
Florist: Floral Designs by Heather Hendrickson
Caterer: Park Avenue Catering
Cake baker: Costeaux Family Bakery
Posted on 10/14/11 in Outdoor Weddings, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | No Comments
I thought the softness of the colors of this wedding were gorgeous. It was fitting that the morning started out with a soft fog enveloping Napa Valley. As the fog cleared, Michelle and David were saying their vows at the Auberge Du Soleil. By the time they kissed, the sun had come out for a lovely warm afternoon reception! What pretty details and an even sweeter couple. I just loved Michelle’s great and frequent laughing. True happiness!
Vendors involved in Michelle and David’s wedding included:
Location: Auberge Du Soleil
Florist: Nicole Ha Designs
Cake: Michelle Marie’s Patisserie
Posted on 10/10/11 in Outdoor Weddings, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | No Comments
I’ve been so fortunate this was the third time this year I shot at Auberge Du Soleil. This exclusive, understated Napa Silverado Trail resort was the choice for this New York couple who wanted to wow their destination wedding guests with the view of Napa Valley. The food at Auberge Du Soleil is also truly wonderful. Michele continued attention to detail with their family crest, even showing up in frosting on their lovely cake by Cake Coquette. Loved the little thank you gift pouches and gorgeous invitations! Michele looked pretty stunning, too, and I enjoyed shooting in the light filtering through the olive grove in the sculpture garden. Gorgeous! Congratulations Michele and Ron. You are truly such sweet people!
Vendors involved in Michele and Ron’s wedding included:
Day of Wedding Coordination – Gloria Atherstone and Stacey Cataylo
Location: Auberge Du Soleil
Florist – Poly of Valley Flora
Music – Lee Waterman of Silver Moon Big Band
Cake – Gabrielle Feuersinger of Cake Coquette
Video – Jennifer O’Grady of Jennifer Anne Film & Video
Photo Booth – Alex of Magnolia Photo Booth Co.
Posted on 9/28/11 in Destination Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Unusual Locations, Wedding, Wine Country Weddings | 1 Comment
