Elizabeth & Bryan :: Livermore, CA Wedding

Last week, I had the pleasure of photographing Elizabeth and Bryan and their beautiful wedding at Murrietta's Well in Livermore.   It was an absolutely gorgeous day with big puffy white clouds and a cool breeze.  I loved all the PINK details including the amazing flowers designed by Jessica at the Petal Company.  Everything came together so nicely for Mr. and Mrs. Studebaker.  In honor of the name they now share, Elizabeth and Bryan brought along a shiny red Studebaker truck..LOVED it!  All those details make for great pictures!!!  Congrats Elizabeth and Bryan!

Jennifer and Chris :: Santana Row Wedding

I knew the first time I met them that Jennifer and Chris would plan a wedding to remember. They are the kind of people that live each day to the fullest and I could tell from the details they divulged that their wedding day would be a grand affair...the wedding of her dreams. At a hip boutique hotel, surrounded by their closest friends (including the "green shoe girls", a group of Jennifer's best girlfriends who all wore shoes died to match her own green shoes) and treasured family members, they tied the knot and partied like rock stars!

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Wishing flowers...

As we walked home from the park, we passed a grassy field brimming with dandelions (or if you're my Lucie, "wishing flowers").  The kids ran through it, grabbing at all the little weeds, all the while planning what they would wish for when they blew the seeds into the gentle wind.  Lucie wished to fly and for an ipad, among other things.  John wouldn't say for fear that his wishes may not come true.  As I looked around at my happy little kids, Lucies crazy hair peeking from her helmet, John's pudgy cheeks (which get less pudgy and more "adult"every day), the warm air on my shoulders, all I wished for was more days like that one. 

Stephanie and Russell :: Berkeley Wedding

Stephanie was beaming from the moment I first saw her on her wedding day. The room was buzzing with excitement as the girls put the finishing touches on the Stephanie, completing her transformation from beautiful woman to radiant bride. Then we headed up to Tilden Park for the festivities! Russ was waiting patiently to see his bride and was a (very handsome) ball of nerves when we arrived. Russell and Stephanie opted for a "first look" which allowed for lots of extra time to take pictures (which I was naturally super excited about!!). Despite the weather report calling for showers and rain all day, we got through the entire day without a drop! It was a magical day and I am so honored to have been a part of it! Good luck with everything, Russ and Stephanie!!!

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