LARSEN'S PHOTOGRAPHY: WINE COUNTRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : BRUTACAO CELLARS : CONTENTO

It was late May when my phone rang...the caller ID claiming 'Arcata'. I considered us fully booked, but I always pick up my phone. I had promised my Daughter we'd scale back to just 10 Weddings this year. (Shhh - if you add them up ~ we booked 15) Beth was planning her Wedding just 3 months away & was looking for her Vendors. We chatted - I loved her - & well - the Deposit was in my hands the very next day, so apparently she loved us, too! I am so, so glad we clicked ~ because they had a BEAUTIFUL day here in Wine Country & I'm so excited we were a part of it!

The entire Bridal Party was dressing at an adorable rental house in Hopland & when I arrived, the boys were heading out the door to meet Niels at Contento. I took one look at her dress choice & knew Beth was going to look exquisite & TIMELESS...!

Beth's Mom made this Veil by hand for her...it was simple & elegant ~ coordinating to her dress perfectly!

I think it's a good sign when Butterfly's fly in to join you...?

Time to step outside & have a little fun...!

Yay!! Dandelion Floral was able to join us on this Event ~ the girls were swooning!

Awww, Momma!

Can we do the duck face?! Of COURSE! Do whatever you want!!

Right on time for our day, I was able to get all my shots of the girls beforehand! Perfection!

...quick moment to cool off in front of the fan...it was 95' out!

The boys were taking a few shots & tending to last-minute Details...

...oh! You have a jacket!? Let's toss that on real quick! "-)

Here comes the Ladies - escorted by Grandpa in the Model A refurbished by him + the Bride!

We're ready!

It's okay, Mom ~ your kisses are meant to last forever...

Tony's Vows touched everyone...

Niels even commented to me later, "Wow - he had some great vows!"

"Uh-oh!"

"No worries ~ I got it!"

The Catering staff sure presented some beautiful food!

Our resident photo-assistant...!

...whatever it takes to get them through...

Now, whenever a Client tells me I have just 1 hour to get ALL of the Formals, I know I need to be prepared to get the job done - it is always my goal to have them right on time for their Dinner announcement...but, sometimes, as you start to work - when you realize they'd really prefer it be less? You stop - you give them their space - and call it a wrap! We had just 14 mins with Beth + Tony for their solos...I think they did pretty amazing! THANK YOU, Tony - - I know you wanted to just 'be'...!

How positively adorable is this little lady!?

Time to get to their GORGEOUS reception!

Thank You to the Teams at Wallen Event Design + Dandelion Floral for putting together such an elegant evening!

The colors were so fun & soft together - a perfect mix for a Summer event!

Beth asked me to make sure & capture the 'day'...the Games, their Guests & especially the KIDS were the most important thing to them!

Plunk myself down in the cool grass with all these adorable cuties?! NOT a problem!

As the Sun was settling behind the hills, it was time for Dinner!

Pure Joy ~ the Band's on!!

Well, the day has come & gone ~ it was planned quickly ~ but, I hope the moments of the day went by every so slowly. I'm sure you're all settled in at home as the new Husband + Wife...ready to take on everything this World has to offer! Congratulations!! I am so excited for you guys & I hope this Life is nothing but AMAZING!! xo