Anna and Katie’s May wedding at Deer Park Villa was vibrant, joyful, and full of love. Set among the redwoods in Marin County, this iconic Bay Area wedding venue was the perfect backdrop for their colorful florals and intimate celebration. Their story began on a dating app while living in different cities, eventually leading to months of travel, a cross country road trip, and building a life together in California. I had the honor of photographing both their engagement session and wedding day. While their bernedoodle, Germ, couldn’t be there in person, he was there in spirit. From emotional redwood moments to a packed dance floor, their day was unforgettable.
Read MoreMegan + Conor’s Estate Yountville wedding in June was summer perfection! Guests traveled from the East Coast to celebrate among the lush Napa vineyards. The reception was dreamy—green jewel tones and white florals, with gorgeous tablescapes, signage, and thoughtful favors. Guests enjoyed espresso martinis, late-night bites, and danced the night away to a live band. Between the heartfelt moments, beautiful details, and endless fun, it was truly a summer wedding to remember at Estate Yountville.
Read MoreKat and Arnold’s spring wedding at Casa Real in Pleasanton was a beautiful and FUN celebration from start to finish. She shared heartfelt first looks with her bridal party, her dad, and then a private vow exchange with Arnold. We captured all their portraits before the ceremony, giving them time to enjoy every second of cocktail hour. Their ceremony featured lush white and green florals and a petal-lined aisle that felt straight out of a dream.
Read MoreFrom a sweet first touch to an emotional walk down the aisle, Jessica and Duke’s wedding at Secret Garden in Tempe was packed with unforgettable moments. Picture golden hour portraits with a Rolls Royce, a beer burro stealing the show at cocktail hour, and a surprise live painting during the reception. This day was pure joy, start to finish!!
Read MoreSabrina and Cole met during the 2019 Stagecoach Music Festival, where they bonded over music, laughs, and shared memories with friends. Their connection was immediate, and it didn’t take long for them to start talking every day after the festival. Now fast forward to their wedding day, where they celebrated their love surrounded by family and friends at the beautiful Palm Event Center in Pleasanton.
Read MoreCassidy and Jeff’s love story is a testament to the magic of fate and timing. Although they attended the same high school, Cassidy and Jeff were two years apart and never crossed paths until a New Year’s Eve party. What started as a midnight kiss quickly turned into a beautiful love story that led them to say “I do” in a dreamy June ceremony at Concannon Vineyards in Livermore. I had the privilege of capturing their engagement session and wedding day.
Read MoreReeny and Andrew’s destination wedding in Lake Tahoe began with a magical welcome dinner cruise aboard the Spirit Tahoe. The next day, their celebration continued at the luxurious Tahoe Blue Estate, a venue with unparalleled views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains. Reeny & Andrew said “I do” with one the prettiest backdrops I have ever photographed!
Read MoreThis summer, I had the opportunity to photograph the most magical wedding at Northstar Ski Resort. I've spent many winters snowboarding up here and I actually got engaged here in 2019, so it was a dream come true to be back at this venue, shooting a wedding 8,000 ft up in the sky. The couple, Jake and Holly, have such an incredible love story.
Read MoreKevin and Sandy's love story began on an app called Coffee Meets Bagel. After their first meeting, they quickly felt a strong connection and continued to see each other. It turned out that they both lived just a few miles apart, which made things even more convenient. They have been together for almost 5.5 years and have been patiently waiting for this big day!
Read MoreWhat a dreamy winter wedding day for Kaitlin and Nick! Located in the heart of wine country, Montage Healdsburg was the perfect venue for their romantic and elegant celebration. Kaitlin and Nick, along with their amazing planner (Sarah at Cole Drake Events) put so much thought and care into the details of their wedding day. The winter-inspired florals added so much warmth to the overall aesthetic of the day. From the elegant table settings to their initials on orange peels, every aspect of the day was carefully considered and executed flawlessly.
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