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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Stunning Nestldown Wedding
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!
Read MoreMontage Healdsburg Winter Wedding
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.
Read MoreRomantic Hilltop California Wedding
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
Read MorePleasanton Summer Winery Wedding
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.
Read MoreColorful Boho Santa Cruz Wedding
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!
Read MoreIntimate Backyard Pleasanton Wedding
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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Hannah and Josh celebrated their marriage at the beautiful Palm Event Center in Livermore - the same place Josh proposed! Their wedding was glam and romantic, emotional and just so much fun. Hannah got ready at an off-site location and then got dressed in the dramatic Estate Room at Palm Event Center.
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Valerie and Sam, where to begin?! First thing to note is that yes, this is a real couple, and no, they are not in fact models hired for a wedding magazine. When Val first reached out to discuss their wedding day plans, I immediately searched up Ardenwood Historic Farms and started to envision all the dreamy photos we were going to capture.
Read MoreBerkeley City Club Wedding
It’s no secret that the Berkeley City Club is one of my absolute favorite spaces in the Bay Area. As soon as you step foot in this Julia Morgan hotel you are reminded by it’s rich history and incredible attention to detail. The light! The color! Everything about this eccentric building is so captivating, and Jenna and Chase blended into the scenery so effortlessly.
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