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Janae & Alex – Engagement session in San Francisco

Here’s to playing catch up for 2012!  My goal is to get the rest of 2013 blogged BEFORE I blog any 2013 sessions and weddings.  Well here is 1 of 19!  I had a blast last fall with Janae and Alex during their engagement session.  It was another gorgeous San Francisco day!  I swear I always luck out for my SF sessions.  Perfect weather every single time.  :-)  I can’t wait for their summer wedding in the wine country!

 

A little side note – a discovery this weekend lead to a lot of tears but at least I discovered the problem.  If you own a new macbook with retina display (not sure about the imac’s yet), my blog and website will look horrible.  I have contacted my blog host and they sent me a link to a huge article on how the retina displays stretch the images and there is nothing that can be done anytime soon.  While these screens are new, it could takes years before any thing is done.  My website looks even worse.  Blurry and out of focus.  :-(  However, it is the same for the rest of the internet world, even pinterest!  So if you are checking out my images, please beware that if you are on a new macbook things will look a little funny and the ipads, iphones, all olders macbooks, and other devices still look amazing and please use one of those if you are noticing the fuzziness and blur.

 

 

 

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Tessa & Damien Married at Lassen Meadows Ranch

Tessa and Damien got married at the Lassen Meadows Ranch just outside of Chester / Lake Almanor.  Lassen Meadows Ranch is a hidden gem!  It is a stunning venue with the most amazing circular barn that is used for dancing.  There are multiple cabins for rent, campgrounds for guests and a private lake.  Tessa and Damien had by far one of the best ceremonies.  The guys arrived by canoe from across the lake to a blue grass version of ACDC’s Hells Bells (Listen Here) and mixed with a few others.   It set the tone for a ceremony that was 100% unique and totally them.  Their wedding was the first weekend of 2 double headers I had booked in August  (Molly and Aaron’s wedding was the day before) and also the first weekend after the Chip fire which burned for most of the month of August.  You can see the smoke settling in over the lake during the toasts at sunset.  Even with the threat of a fire, the day could not have been more perfect!

I hope that some day soon I get the opportunity to photograph another wedding here!  Huge thanks to Trizza for second shooting with me!

 

Enjoy!  Vender info at the bottom of the post.

Venue: Lassen Meadows Ranch
Caterer: Spiteri’s Deli, Chico, CA
Cake: Camille Klimeck
Hair and makeup: bride
Dress: La Boutique des Brides (San Francisco)
Mens attire: J Crew
Floral: Melinda Benson of M Creations
coordinator: Kalea Allen (friend of the Bride)
centerpieces: Mike Nichols (cousin of the Bride)
DJ: Dennis House
Videographer: none
Photobooth: none
hotel / getting ready location: none
Officiant: Idris Nolan, friend of B and G

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Molly & Aaron – Married at Empire Mines State Park

Molly and Aaron’s wedding was by far the MOST detailed wedding of the year!  As you will see below, they put together an amazing day with the help of family and friends.  I loved every bit of their day!  One of my most favorite groomsmen photos of the year came from their wedding.  A little superhero action on the guys part made for a great shot!

Enjoy another long blog post for the first of my 5 August 2012 weddings!

 

A little note from the bride and vendor information is at the end of the post.  :-)

 

When I was a Junior in high school my history class took a field trip the Empire Mine State Park and I knew from the first time I saw the grounds that that was where I wanted to get married! It was the perfect location for the fairytale day I had always dreamed of! After months of working with my mom on the big and little details of our whimsical yet vintage wedding…The day turned out beautiful and everything I ever dreamed of! My husband and I both agree it was the best day of our lives! A beautiful setting surrounded by family and friends and enjoying the celebration of our great love for each other! We are so thankful to God, our family and friends, and all of our wonderful vendors for making our wedding day so amazing!:)

Venue – Empire Mine State Park
Caterer – Christophers Old World Deli
Cake – Divine Desserts
Hair and makeup – Rashelle Rivett, Captivate Salon
Dress – The Bridal Gallery, Sacramento
Mens attire – Off the Hook Bridal, Grass Valley
Floral – The Magickal Florist
coordinator – Melissa from Christophers Catering
centerpieces – Mason Jars and Candle Arrangements by the Bride and her mother Leslie
DJ – DJ Bobby G
Videographer – Friend of the family
Photobooth and Vintage Set up – from “In With The Old” Event Staging
hotel / getting ready location – Got Ready at Captivate Salon
Officiant – Mr. Doug Parrott the couples bible teacher from highschool
Bridal Hanger – Etsy
Bridesmaids Jewelry – Premier Designs
Vintage Decor and furniture – In with the Old Stagers
Groomsmen gift – Survival Strap wrist band
Bridesmaid dresses – The Bridal Box
Thumbprint Tree – Brides Mother, Leslie Miller

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March 17, 2013 - 4:44 pm

Annie - What a great day, and you captured it so beautifully!!

Amy & Caleb – married at Monte Verde Inn

 

 

Amy & Caleb’s wedding was the first of 2 weddings at Monte Verde Inn in 2012.  I love this venue for many reasons, the main one being that it’s only 20 minutes from my home!  Yay for a local wedding!  But seriously if you are looking for a full service wedding venue in the Auburn area, Monte Verde Inn is one of the best around.  Every wedding that I have photographed here has been amazing and Amy and Caleb’s’ did not disappoint!   As you will see below their day was full of detail, love and a whole lot of fun!

 

Enjoy!    Vendor information at end of post.

 

 

 

Venue: Monte Verde Inn
Cater: Monte Verde Inn
Cake: Monte Verde Inn
Hair and makeup: all dolled up by Jen
Dress: house of fashion
Men’s: Studio suits
Floral: visual impact
Centerpieces: monte verde inn
DJ: Joe Kalamaras – Sj’s Disc jockys
Video: Jesse Mariut
Photo booth: Joe Kalamaras - Sj’s Disc jockys
Officiant: Tim Crowley
Dress hanger: Etsy
Custom invitations: Angela Dal Bon
Bridesmaids dresses: Twist dress by dessy
Seating chart was done by bride
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March 8, 2013 - 5:51 pm

Ashley - Beautiful!!!!! What a perfect day. She is absolutely gorgeous.