Sabrina and Cole met during the 2019 Stagecoach Music Festival, where they bonded over music, laughs, and shared memories with friends. Their connection was immediate, and it didn’t take long for them to start talking every day after the festival. Now fast forward to their wedding day, where they celebrated their love surrounded by family and friends at the beautiful Palm Event Center in Pleasanton.
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Cassidy and Jeff’s love story is a testament to the magic of fate and timing. Although they attended the same high school, Cassidy and Jeff were two years apart and never crossed paths until a New Year’s Eve party. What started as a midnight kiss quickly turned into a beautiful love story that led them to say “I do” in a dreamy June ceremony at Concannon Vineyards in Livermore. I had the privilege of capturing their engagement session and wedding day.
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Reeny and Andrew’s destination wedding in Lake Tahoe began with a magical welcome dinner cruise aboard the Spirit Tahoe. The next day, their celebration continued at the luxurious Tahoe Blue Estate, a venue with unparalleled views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains. Reeny & Andrew said “I do” with one the prettiest backdrops I have ever photographed!
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This summer, I had the opportunity to photograph the most magical wedding at Northstar Ski Resort. I've spent many winters snowboarding up here and I actually got engaged here in 2019, so it was a dream come true to be back at this venue, shooting a wedding 8,000 ft up in the sky. The couple, Jake and Holly, have such an incredible love story.
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Kevin and Sandy's love story began on an app called Coffee Meets Bagel. After their first meeting, they quickly felt a strong connection and continued to see each other. It turned out that they both lived just a few miles apart, which made things even more convenient. They have been together for almost 5.5 years and have been patiently waiting for this big day!
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What a dreamy winter wedding day for Kaitlin and Nick! Located in the heart of wine country, Montage Healdsburg was the perfect venue for their romantic and elegant celebration. Kaitlin and Nick, along with their amazing planner (Sarah at Cole Drake Events) put so much thought and care into the details of their wedding day. The winter-inspired florals added so much warmth to the overall aesthetic of the day. From the elegant table settings to their initials on orange peels, every aspect of the day was carefully considered and executed flawlessly.
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What a beautiful day celebrating these two! Megan and Carter met at their first job straight out of college, but little did they know they had actually both grown up in the same town and went to high school together!! Isn’t life funny like that? After a surprise Sonoma proposal, the two decided to tie the knot this spring at Boulder Ridge in San Jose, a hilltop venue with stunning 360 views
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WOWWW! This might’ve been the best golden hour I’ve ever photographed. Lauren and Stefan’s joy was so contagious and their day was filled with so much fun and laughter - exactly how a wedding day should be! After both getting ready onsite at opposite ends of Nella Terra, we met on the bridge with the beautiful vineyard background.
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Yay for finally blogging this colorful, boho wedding in the Santa Cruz mountains! Sydalyn Hill only hosts a few weddings a year, making this Santa Cruz gem even more magical. How unreal is the girls getting ready location?! Laura & Mark’s big smiles are so infectious and their day was as laid-back and fun, matching their personalities!
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Eric and Andrea planned to have their Palm Event Center wedding this year, but of course 2020 had other plans and they were forced to push their big celebration to next year. Still wanting to honor their original wedding date, they held this perfect, intimate wedding in their parent’s backyard.
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