LARSEN'S PHOTOGRAPHY: SANTA ROSA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : ARBOR & LAKES SONOMA STATE

One thing people might not realize about the Wedding Industry? Often times, us Vendors have to plan our entire Lives a good 12-18 months in advance! So, when we had to cut our Jackson Hole/Yellowstone trip short last week - at least it was to spend it with some AMAZING people!

Mary happens to be close friends with the Sister of a friend of one of our 2011 Brides (hello FaceBookers!)...she saw our Photos & got RIGHT in touch! Small World shout out? I also happen to have Graduated with the Grooms' Cousin some-odd decades ago! (shhh...we're not REALLY getting this old, are we?!)

After some chats & e-mails, we were all set to capture their day & I couldn't be more excited!

I met the Ladies at the Double Tree Hotel in Rohnert Park to get dressed - and, I don't think I've ever worked with a group more prepared for me! (Thank You!) All the details were ready & the girls were dressed - waiting to lend a hand & turn all their attention on our beautiful Bride! YaaY!

First up? These positively adorable Vintage boots! LOVE!

These cute little guys?! Courtesy of Matt ~ just in case she got 'cold feet!' Awww...!

Now - here comes my 1st tears of the day...just 20 mins in?

A sweet way to make sure Mom was with us on this most important day....

Just a few minutes to spare before heading over to the Ceremony, so we'll stop for a few Formals...

Uh - oh! Water Werks! We're getting MARRIED!!!

You just wont find 3 more attentive & helpful young ladies...a special squeeze to the Bridesmaids...THANK YOU!

Mary spends her life helping people - it's who she is. So, I can only hope I've done MY job & helped them preserve the magic & moments of this day for an eternity! I feel so blessed to have shared this day with you both - along with all the special people in your Lives. May your days together be full of warmth & love - as I'm most SURE they will be! xo