There's just something about a classic, dramatic black tie wedding that never goes out of style. Cheyanne and Christian chose the perfect venue for theirs: The River Mill in French Camp, a gigantic brick building - originally built in 1873 - that's surrounded by carefully-tended gardens, fountains and old oak trees. And as gorgeous as this converted chicory mill was, Cheyanne and Christian's elegant wedding details were more than a match.
Read MoreSolana + Kevin's San Francisco Giants Inspired Wedding // Stockton, CA
Do you think you're a Giants superfan? If you can't put "threw a Giants themed wedding" on your fan resume, then Solana and Kevin have you beat. There were lots of subtle nods to their favorite team peppered into the event - the grey and orange color scheme for the wedding party's clothes, the grey, black and orange ribbon poofs that lined the aisle during the ceremony. And then there were the not-so-subtle details, like Solana's garter, which proudly proclaimed GIANTS, and the specially-made cake topper that looked exactly like a miniature Solana and Kevin, decked out in wedding finery and baseball hats.
Read MoreMere + Cora's Joy-Filled Forest Wedding // Los Gatos, CA
Weddings are full of joy - that's a given. But every once in a while, there's a special alchemy that happens at a wedding, a convergence of a couple so suited to one another that they seem to radiate with happiness and a location that's not only beautiful but also holds a special significance in the couple's lives. And, of course, a merry band of guests that come to cry, laugh and dance the night away in celebration. Mere and Cora's wedding had all of this and more. Going through the pictures afterwards, it was difficult to find a shot where the subjects weren't beaming, be they the brides themselves or their families and friends.
Read MorePoptastic Bride
We're over the moon to be featured on the fabulous Poptastic Bride today! The site has long been inspirational to us as photographers for its focus on funky, offbeat and totally chic weddings - in short, our favorite sort of events.
Read MorePhotos Just So Goes to Oregon
This June, Justin and I were lucky enough to shoot the wedding of two of our favorite people in the world - old friends from back in our graduate school days. With camera gear stowed safely in the trunk of our car, we trekked our way up to Roseburg, Oregon and photographed their gorgeous garden nuptials. Our friends are private people and prefer that we don't include shots of their faces or those of their guests, but we couldn't resist sharing a few of our favorite details from this vintage-linen-filled wedding.
Read MoreMary Ella + Jeremiah's Enchanted Gnome Wedding // Rockefeller Lodge // San Pablo, CA
There are fairytale themed weddings and then there are weddings straight out of a fairytale – Mary Ella and Jeremiah’s was the latter. The venue was Rockefeller Lodge in San Pablo, California, and its outcroppings of moss and giant folk-art-carved door were already pure magic. Add in Mary Ella and Jeremiah’s garden gnome reception details, her enchanting red shoes and the enormity of their love and let’s face it: you can’t get much more fairytale than that.
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