LAKE COUNTY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : MOORE FAMILY WINERY

One thing I believe all amazing Photographers are born with is their hefty attention to Detail. One thing that NO ONE could miss on Saturday? - Bills' complete adoration of his new wife...his best friend...Cheyenne.

Several times throughout the evening, I would simply tear up as I watched him gaze at her - he could not take his eyes off her...his kind words during his Speech...the way he was constantly kissing her gently on the forehead...just...awwww!!

I began our day with the Ladies at The Tallman Hotel in Upperlake - a beautiful location to get ready that's full of elegant charm. Cheyenne was SO excited about her perfect dress! She showed it to me not too long ago - as Bill slunk away grinning from ear to ear to let us girls gawk. I think he had an idea just how stunning she'd look...although, I doubt he could ever imagine she'd be THIS breathtaking!!

With nearly an hour drive ahead of us, we were quickly on our way through the countryside to a quaint church not far from the Reception Venue for an intimate Ceremony...surrounded by those that love them most.

Able to relax a bit (well, hopefully they were!), we were excited to finally be working with Moore Family Winery ! We met Stepheny a few years ago & have been waiting for our paths to cross ever since! The Winery grounds are beautiful - even in the middle of Winter! Yay!

CONGRATULATIONS to another set of gorgeous Newlyweds!

I don't think I've ever seen brothers more in awe of their Sister...you could positively see the love they have for her...

...and one another! "-)

THANK YOU, Cheyenne, for being such a Trooper as the cold settled in & the goose-bumps arrived! We shot as fast as we could in order to get them indoors & to their Cocktail Hour! Hosted by Mike Keating with Grand Slam Mobile DJs - the evening was a BLAST!

It may have taken you 10 yrs to get to this day...but, believe me...the wait means nothing more than having extra time to form a bond that will last an Eternity! Congratulations...I don't think I could've said it any better myself - - May your new Life be...

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Ceremony | Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

Reception | Moore Family Winery

Reception Design | Lake Event Design

Dress & Shoes | Vera Wang

Floral | Rainbow Balloons

Hair | Nicole Worthen ~ Envy Salon

Cuisine | Chic Le Chef

DJ | Grand Slam DJs

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