MENDOCINO ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER : AIMEE & BRIAN

Yesterday, the phone rang at 7:30am - I knew it was my girl...! "It's not raining - it's gorgeous here...how soon can you make it?" Me? Shower - dressed & out the door!

Brian & Aimee were visiting the Coast to celebrate their 1 yr Anniversary together...they knew the exact spot we needed to start - the most important one : Where Brian very 1st professed his forever love...!

From there - we were all open for just about anything...and luckily the rain stayed away JUST long enough for us to get all the shots we wanted most! (yup - she cheered!)

Well, it was wet - and pretty icy cold...but, you know what? That just made stepping into Grandma's Cabin afterwards for lunch that much cozier!!

It was about to rain any moment - but, they were not about to miss the opportunity to show their Cal Bears some luv!

Pretty 'basic' shot - but, it positively expresses 'Aimee & Brian' to me. They love the fun things in life - surfing, snowboarding, weekend getaways. They also know just how important it is to take it all in & enjoy a moment...together...

I'm sooo excited to be working with you guys on your special day - - you're both so easy to work with...easy on the eyes...and positively ADORABLE together! YAH!! xo

CLEARLAKE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : BRASSFIELD ESTATE WINERY

Brides ask me all the time how far in advance they should book with us.

I'd say, on average, most of our Bookings are right around a year out. But, hey! Sometimes - 2 wks works, too!! "-)

Melissa e-mailed me the last week of October...then, we chatted. Next, Bryan called me...we e-mailed some more...and well, the rest is 11.11.11 History!

When Bryan mentioned he used to live in Barcelona - I was so excited! We were positively enamored by the entire City the whole time we were there earlier this year! Just...amazing! The culture, the atmosphere - - it's just stays with you...! There's something about World Travel that you hold in your heart for always. It never leaves you - - it makes you a better person & becomes a part of who you are...

That emotional sense of connection is something Melissa & Bryan both own - and will continue to share...as they grow & blossom in their lives together.

This day - their Journey took them to an amazingly beautiful Estate in Clearlake Oaks to share with their closest Family & Friends. Of course - Melissa relocating all the way from New York meant most of her friends had come quite a ways & were ready for all 'Wine Country' had to offer!

...it'd rained the night before - so, I was ecstatic it was holding off long enough for me to get some of her beautiful 'details' before getting Melissa dressed...

Ahhh - - there's the rain! And the adorable FLOWER GIRL! Inside, QUICK!

Sometimes, unpredicted things happen throughout a Wedding day. They're the things that make the day YOURS! They might bring a tear...or a laugh...embrace them! Niels caught these last moment shots of Melissa struggling to get her 10' Train out of the door...love getting to see moments like this when I sit down to edit!

You can see the concern in Bryan's face as he watched from across the Courtyard...and, I could tell throughout the day - Bryan's her rock. He cares for her forever & always...

Ahhh - there you go - safe & sound!

This is always a favorite of mine - those few moments of quiet as a brand new 'Husband & Wife'! A Bride & Grooms very 1st moments to discuss the earlier parts of the day & what's gotten them thru all the chaos...and to show off their BLING!!!

We had about 5 mins of drizzle to snap their Formals before it was RAINING - and, let's mention the icy chill. Melissa was FREEZING & I'm sooo thankful they hung in there & let us do our thang! Brassfield Estate is amazingly GORGEOUS & a photographers dream!

Yes - we're ready - let's go defrost & start the PARTY!! It's dark - it's wet - we're done...!

THIS young man knew how to work it! Although, perhaps he was feeling a bit nervous when a beautiful young lady came in to share the funk!? Love it!

THANK YOU so much for including us in your phenomenal day!!! I hope the future holds only the most amazing journeys this Earth has to offer you both! ENJOY! xo

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Ceremony & Reception | Brassfield Estate Winery

Floral | Flowers by Jackie

Cuisine | Chic Le Chef