Seth & Breanne {Fairfield Paradise Valley Wedding}

I had the chance to assist at a wedding for Jaimi Lynn Photography earlier this month. It was great getting to work with Jaimi as well as spending the day with a couple as sweet as Seth & Breanne. The wedding took place at the Paradise Valley Golf Course on a beautiful September day. It was probably one of the coolest dates of the year - 9/10/11. Shouldn't be too hard to remember that anniversary! ;)

Now, onto this good looking couple. Seriously though, they were way too fun to photograph together.
And so in love, it really shows.... :)

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Mike & Jenn {Cherry Valley wedding}

There is something so refreshing being around two people so in love, and so in love with life. That describes Mike & Jenn to a "T"! Mike & Jenn's first dance was to Jack Johnson's "Better Together" & there was no denying they felt every word of that song. When you have the one you love by your side, life is just simply, better when you're together!

Mike & Jenn were married at a beautiful venue in Cherry Valley, CA ~ the Edward Dean Museum. When you think "museum" you might not immediately thing "wedding!" but when I saw the gorgeous grounds of this place I was so excited to shoot there!




Because of the distance between us - I in Northern CA and Jenn in AZ, we weren't able to meet until the day before the wedding. Sometimes that might be difficult, but not with Jenn - she was so fun & easy going. That same fun, easy going attitude surrounded Jenn the entire wedding day - zero Bridezilla here folks!



And what a beautiful bride she was, just look how stunning she is!



Before the wedding started we grab some shots of the guys. Mike was very calm, cool, and collected. And looking handsome as ever!



Jenn's dress was lovely, I wanted to keep it for myself! So flowy & romantic. (spell check says that flowy isn't a word but I must disagree)




And then it was time for the big event, all the months of planning where happening NOW. And let me tell you, they couldn't have picked a nicer to day to get married, not a chance!



Introducing... Husband & Wife!


One of the reason the day was so fun to capture was that I got to spend a fair amount of time with Mike & Jenn's bridal party. They were awesome. For example, this photo!


Now for one of my favorite parts of the day. The time I get to sneak off with bride & groom. Right as the sun was setting, no less! :)


LOVE this one. I think this photo deserves to be on the cover a fairy tale story book.



Everywhere we went on the grounds of the Edward Dean Musuem there were these perfect spots to take photos in.





The reception kicked off with a romantic first dance, ever so nicely choreographed. I even had some extra help documenting it ;)


Dinner was awesome. Not only was it delicious BBQ it was cooked on this rad wagon BBQ!


This cake was delicious! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!




Mike & Jenn had a fantastic photobooth at the reception! Seriously one of the best ideas ever. My second shooter Ty & I even jumped in and took a couple pictures. So fun!


Some of the bridal party decorated the getaway mustang! (aka Fergie!)


And I shall end with one of my very photos of the day. Congratulations Mike & Jenn! And a huge thanks to my AMAZING second shooter Ty LaMothe! You were wonderful!


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Aaron & Amanda {Suisun Valley wedding}

When Amanda and I talked on the Monday before her wedding the forecast was looking not so great... Rain on your outdoor ceremony is not ideal! But Saturday rolled around and we were blessed with zero rain!

Aaron & Amanda got married at the fantastic Ledgewood Creek Winery just outside of Fairfield in the Suisun Valley. It's a hidden gem & a lovely spot to get married at. During the ceremony I couldn't help but think how peaceful it was there :)

I absolutely loved Aaron & Amanda, or A&A :) They are both so incredibly kind, it's no wonder they wound up together. If the future brides & grooms I work with are anything like them I will be the luckiest photographer on the planet! One of my favorite things was how you could tell how much they loved each other, just by looking at them. Aaron had eyes for no other but his beautiful bride. Amanda's face lit up the moment she saw him.

The morning began with hair & make up of course!



Looooved Amanda's shoes!


The definition of a glowing bride... so beautiful!


Aaron & his crew!




Amanda & her girls!




Now, I'm pretty traditional. I never would have dreamed I would one day recommended a bride to see the groom before the wedding... but, confession: I've been converted. There's no denying that Aaron & Amanda's first look was my absolute favorite part of the day.



It was all I could do to not tear up while I was shooting.


Talk. About. Powerful.


How perfect do these two look together? VERY PERFECT.






In love with this shot by my AMAZING second shooter Jessie Louise! She is the best. FOR REALS.


I could have shot them until I ran out of memory cards. But alas, these two had a ceremony to get started!

This one doesn't need a caption...





Right before the first kiss, the illusive sun came out! Talk about awesome timing! :)


They're married!



Now time for the party!! Made For You did an amazing job with all the decor & details!






Congratulations Aaron & Amanda! Always love each other this much :)


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