SANTA ROSA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : LUTHER BURBANK GARDENS : DETURK ROUND BARN

As you know, I'm usually blogging our Weddings within days of it taking place...this time, we promised a little Disney-escape for the Family before these Season Passes expire next week & that's actually allowed me to step away from the Blog for a bit - coming back to the amazing Tamburin Wedding with a fresh eye - - and wow! All I can say as I'm putting this together is...WOW!!

Breanna is just, well, phenomenally stunning...and, that Sandro isn't too rough on these 'ol eyes, himself...!

But, enough about that...let's get to their day!!! ...Sandro & Breanna met 3 yrs ago & immediately opened up their hearts to their biggest hopes + dreams out of Life - discussing intimately where they hoped their Journey might take them...amazingly - they both wanted the exact same things & it's what lead them to this day...

Meeting the girls at Hotel La Rose in Historic Railroad Square was a real treat! Their elegant rooms gave me a wonderful backdrop to work with while the girls were finishing up hair & make-up...

Breanna's baby Sister currently attends Fashion Design school & created both the Brides' Veil & Garters herself. Such a special addition to her day! 

(we all agreed she needs to get her stuff on Etsy ASAP!)

Now, Brides! ~ an ER Kit + sensible shoes to switch into?! CHECK CHECK!

I loved how once we started actually getting her dressed, Breanna seemed to come alive...her smile, those eyes...I could tell she KNEW she looked positively amazing...and felt so, too! GORGEOUSNESS!!

 Okay, girls - Limo's here!!

 Wait! STOP! I need this shot...!

Over at the Flamingo Resort, the boys are attending to their own business...

 ...and figuring out the best way to handle a nasty pin-prick...Tequila or Tissues?

 ...ahhh - forget it...you take the Tissue, I get the Tequila! "-)

 Once settled in at the Luther Burbank Gardens, the guests were arriving & it was time to snap a few last photos. You can always count on Mom (all the way from Italy to share this day with her baby) to take care of you...

Here we gooooo!

 ...I just love when the Groom simply can NOT take his eyes off of his Bride...

 Time for an intimate Toast with the Family before whisking them off to Formals...

Shooting through your windshield doesn't always work...but, it was ADORABLE how they were treated like Royalty among the streets of Santa Rosa...waves & kisses...hoots & hollars...

Since Niels gets to spend his time hanging out 'with the boys' prior to the Wedding, it gives him the time to bond a little with the Groom while I'm gushing over all the girl stuff! Aside from drinking a little Tequila & getting attacked by boutonniere pins, Sandro also explained to Niels the exact moment he just KNEW Brianna was the one he would be spending the rest of his Life with...it was simple. When she brought home that puppy. The way she 'mothered' it, her patience & love she shared. He knew this was the woman he just had to share his Life with. So, take note girls - - those men of yours are actually paying very close attention...! "-)

After our Photo Session in the 95' heat (my goodness - THANK YOU, guys, for being so amazing to work with!! I truly think the time we shared - just the 4 of us - was my favorite moments of the day. You two make me smile!), we were off to DeTurk Round Barn to begin the Celebration!

What do you get when you bring two amazing Italian Families together?! 

Why - amazing Wine, of course!

The Bride's Grandparents were Married with this Cake-topper years ago & it's a Family tradition to share it. So sweet...

 Dad had soooo much to say! "-)

 "Oooh, Wanda!! It's SOOOO good!!!" xo

Mr. & Mrs. Tamburin? What can I say...? You two are just...'right' together. Even if one of you had to disappear to Argentina while all the Wedding planning was being completed (hey! I had one of those "You plan it - I'll be there" Grooms, too!)...I can tell so much of each of you went into putting this day together. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to share in it with you! Complementi!!! xo

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Ladies Dressed | Hotel La Rose
Gentlemen Dressed | Flamingo Resort
Ceremony Venue | Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Reception Venue | DeTurk Round Barn

Bridal Store | Wine Country Bride
Ceremony Shoes | RSVP

Hair | Cari Crachiola
Veil & Garters Design | Brides' Sister
Flowers : ArtistPoint Floral Design

Catering | Lili's Catering Co.

Cake | the amazing Wanda!

Coordination | Bethany Fautley