Erin + Scott - Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery Wedding - {Bay Area Wedding Photographer}

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I've seen a lot of happy happy couples but I think I've never seen a smile shine so bright as Erin did on her wedding. Looking through the photos as I edited them I couldn't help but smile myself. I mean just every single photo there is happiness ooozing out of...just pure joy truly captured. Casa Real at Ruby Hill was such a perfect backdrop for these two and not only were all the details beautiful but every bit of their wedding was about them and where they came from to find one another. Probably the most unique was their ceremony, a blend of Catholic and Jewish faiths - complete with my favorite aspects of both...giving the sign of peace to guests and the stomping of the glass and exclaiming Mazel Tov! The reception carried more of these family traditions with guests dancing the La Marcha (A New Mexico wedding tradition) and Grandma's jam as a thank you. Thank you for sharing your traditions and day with me - I hope you carry those smiles into your marriage for many many years to come.Thank you to Carmen for shooting with me! So grateful for your calm energy and creativity.  And a wedding takes a village and would not be possible without the work of many wedding professionals: Venue: Casa Real a Ruby Hill Winery / Bride Hairstylist:  Tami Helmer Seigal / Bride Makeup Artist: Elissya Barel, Fresh Face Makeup/ Florist: Connie Hubbell / Caterer: Beets Hospitality Group / Event Coordinator: Zainab Ahma / Event Design: Hartmann Studios / Band: KJ All-Stars Band

Justine + Daniel - St. Mary's College Wedding / Orinda Country Club Wedding - {Bay Area Wedding Photographer}

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Such a gorgeous HOT day! I had to include that magazine shot that said "Heat Wave" in the title, as I think it will go down as one of the hottest to date, but that didn't keep the smiles from these two. I love that little mini battery fans almost became a replacement for bouquets! It was hot but these high-school sweet hearts were ready to say I do. We started the day at the quaint Lafayette Park Hotel for getting ready and then headed to St. Mary's College for the vows and then ended the evening at the beautiful Orinda Country Club. The details were exquisit, the smiles were contagious and the happiness was overflowing. And who could have asked for a better dance party when Kevin of Sound in Motion is behind the turn table, so fun to work my first wedding with this great friend and DJ!

and...Behind every wedding there is an amazing team of professionals that helped make it possible. Big thank you to my shooters that day Stacey and Emily - such a great team and I SO appreciate you! Wedding Ceremony: St. Mary's College / Wedding Reception: Orinda Country Club / DJ: Kevin O'Scanlon, Sound in Motion / Florist: Bloomsters / Groom, Groomsmen Attire: Vera Wang / Bride's Dress:  Judd Waddell / Bridesmaid Attire: Amsale / Bridal Makeup & Hair: Phoenix Salon & Day Spa