Barbara + Michael Wedding - Allied Arts Guild Wedding / University Club of Palo Alto Wedding - {Bay Area Wedding Photographer}

Another HOT HOT Wedding!! But its hard to pay attention to the weather when you have such a sweet bride and groom to photograph in such a beautiful garden. I love that Barbara and Michael wanted to go to the Allied Arts Guild for their first look and photos. Such a quaint little spot with so many photo ops. Loved all the blue hydrangeas! Then we were off to the University Club to say their I do's, celebrate, do trivia, dance, and eat donuts! Yes thats right, they had mini-donuts for their guests from Harvey’s Mini Gourmet Donuts at their reception. Such a yummy delicious surprise. Thank you so much for having us capture your big day - such a great celebration for two people so clearly in love! Thank you to my amazing team for all your help! Kirsty & Emily you both are so amazing...thank you.

Venue: University Club of Palo Alto/ Bride's Dress: Paloma Blanca / Bride Hairstylist-Makeup:  Christina Chen of Makeup by Quis / Florist: Jessica Fields of Events by Jess / DJ: Paul Burchfield of Big Fun DJ / Videographer: Reb6 Studios / 

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

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