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Steve & Erin’s Piccadilly Inn Wedding | Fresno, CA

Jen — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:09:45 +0000

Steve & Erin married in October 2011 at the Piccadilly Inn Airport in Fresno. From the day I met her, Erin called herself Bridezilla. And I have to be honest… she lies! Erin knows what she wants, how she wants it, and she will put her foot down but underneath the tough facade, she’s funny, kind, easy going, and full of joy. I was nervous about the Bridezilla schpell but I saw through it.

Erin’s dress was phenomenal. In fact, my sister & second shooter keeps talking about it. It was different and memorable. Absolutely stunning! This fantastic dress with Erin’s bangs and feather hair piece really made her the queen of the show. She looked absolutely amazing and I know Steve was over the moon excited to marry her!

I thoroughly enjoyed the guys clothing just as much as the girls. They looked so dapper and charming. The burnt orange ties with the white vests were perfect. They looked fantastic! Plus, they wore boutonnieres designed by Simply Flowers that was the icing no the cake.

The whole day was a lot of fun. This crew loves to relax, dance, and party. That makes for a rockin’ dance floor… and it was!

Steve & Erin, enjoy your new home in the freezing mid-west! Congratulations and may your life be full of joy and laughter.

If you would like to order pictures from Steve & Erin’s wedding or even see all of the wonderful pictures from it then browse their online gallery!

Brandon & Brett | January Wedding Sneak Peek

Jen — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:03:29 +0000

January 21, 2012 was the first snow of the winter season. The snow was a blessing and provided the BEST atmosphere for this destination, do it yourself wedding. Brett and Brandon are fabulous and they pulled off such an inspirational wedding! I had to share a select few favorites from the weekend in the mountains.

Congratulations b&b! You two are perfect together and everyone can see the joy that you bring to each other. Many blessings to you both! Happy honeymooning.

Ben & Teresa | Mustard, Seafoam Green, & Poppy Red Campovida Wedding | Hopland, CA

Jen — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:16:12 +0000

I scored big time when I got hired to shoot Ben & Teresa’s wedding in Hopland, CA. Teresa is a designer and encouraged by Ben to pursue her career as her own boss. Her style and design elements were all over the wedding! It was phenomenal.

The Vera Wang dress that she sported was stunning. I’ve never seen a dress like it before. The skirt was so full and fluffy contrasted by the smooth, sleek bodice; it was a masterpiece.

For months Teresa and Ben grew succulents in their San Francisco apartment which adorned the rustic tabletops and were used in the handmade boutonnieres and bouquets.

Personal elements sprang up everywhere. With five long tables the couple used five different numbers that represented moments in their life together. From the amount of days on their honeymoon to an infinity sign representing the amount of love at the party. (And there truly was that much love there… I overheard a bridesmaid tell Teresa that… and it was so true.)

B&T had hankies for their guests to catch their tears while sitting under a giant oak watching the two exchange their vows, there were blankets to snuggle under as the night came upon the party to ward off the chill in the air, and there were precious toys for the children to keep and play with at their table setting.

Every element was sheer delight to see and photograph. Oh! How could I not mention this?! Campovida is a sustainable farm filled with gorgeous foliage, fruits and veggies. The couple gave honey and vanilla made on the farm as their gifts and they made sure to hire local vendors to support their states economy and keep their wedding green (and wonderful).

Congratulations b&t! Your wedding was a pure delight to photograph and I loved the mustard yellow mismatched bridesmaid dresses align with the guys grey suits. (I had to mention those!)

If you would like to order pictures from Ben & Teresa’s wedding or even see all of the wonderful pictures from it then browse their online gallery!

James & Nicole’s Yellow and Gray Wedding | The Grove | Sanger, CA

Jen — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:57:42 +0000

James and Nicole met at a friends wedding and they knew, pretty darn quickly, that it was meant to be. During their long distance relationship (close to four hours in a car separated them) they fell in love and decided to plan a life together… but first, the wedding! Nicole has always loved weddings. If she had the opportunity to plan about five different styled weddings for herself she’d be able to. Needless to say, it was a challenge to pick her favorite theme and grow it from there. Alas, she decided on a rustic yellow and gray wedding. It was mere perfection.

Held at Hobbs Grove in the country of Sanger, CA (um, if you haven’t been there, you must go!) J&N tied the knot surrounded by their friends and family. From the guys socks and the girl mismatched yellow shoes to the sign in bench and yellow ampersand sign, I couldn’t get enough! It was one of those days that I wished I looked good in yellow because it looked so beautiful! The color popped against the soft grays and the worn wood. So lovely… so very lovely.

Another little detail that is worth sharing (and enjoying!) was their little favors…. homemade limoncello. I believe it’s a recipe from James’ family and a small jar sat at each place setting with a label of thanks to each loved on there. Delicious and delightful!

James and Nicole, you two are phenomenal and I am so thankful to have been asked to capture such a beautiful day, couple, group, and details. My heart is full and I know yours is overflowing! Many blessings to you my friends! You two make me smile.

If you would like to order pictures from James & Nicole’s wedding or even see all of the wonderful pictures from it then browse their online gallery!

Mark & Calandra’s Destination Wedding | Sonoma, CA | Buena Vista Winery

Jen — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:14:09 +0000

Having a destination wedding in Sonoma, CA was a brilliant move for Mark & Calandra! They chose to have their wedding on a Thursday at the oldest winery in California. Friends jumped in to help and together they threw an amazing, intimate, fun wedding!

A little history for you, Mark & Calandra enjoyed their first date at a food truck a while back. Because of this they hired Marks the Spot food truck to cater and it was absolutely amazing. Marks the Spot served sliders with three different sides and everyone got to go up to the window and order what they wanted. It truly gave the best ambiance I may have ever seen at a wedding reception. Everyone was mingling, waiting in the short line for the fresh food, and what was even better was that it was delicious! Seriously delicious. No joke. Delicious.

Another favorite part of the wedding was the decor. The tables were perfection. Grass, moss, shells, mirrors, and glass filled the center of the tables which were sandwiched between two gorgeous historic buildings on a little hillside. Phenomenal! I still can’t get enough of looking at the pictures and remembering it.

And my last favorite thing. Cheesy, I know. But it’s Mark & Calandra. They. are. so. much. fun. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them, hearing crazy stories, and watching them together. Mark loves the camera and will go on for hours posing if we let him. Mark & Calandra, thank you for everything! I LOVED shooting your wedding and I’m thrilled to be able to share it with everyone who bothers to read my blog! Many blessings to you both. Enjoy…

If you would like to order pictures from Mark & Calandra’s wedding or even see all of the wonderful pictures from it then browse their online gallery!