Absolutely perfect, that’s what it was.

Alexandra and Riley were married at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, an iconic cathedral situated at one of the highest parts of the city in Nob Hill. From there guests walked to the University Club, a beautiful brick building with a skyline view of San Francisco that absolutely can’t be beat.

Alexandra and Riley are two of the most genuine, warm, grateful people I’ve met, and I’m so glad that I got to be a part of this.

Loved getting to know these two and being a part of their Dana Powers Barn Wedding. The day started with Molly’s dad playing his accordion for Molly while she got her hair and makeup done – blasting Lady Gaga on an iPhone is great and all, but it was pretty sweet to have songs drifting in through an open door from a real accordion! The day was gorgeous, their reception was nuts (in a great way) and it was so fun to have been a part of.

Many thanks to Judi at the Dana Powers House, DJ Joe LaBarbera, Flowers by Denise, Enjoy Cupcakes (if you haven’t had an Enjoy cupcake, you haven’t lived), Queens Bees for hair and makeup, Zac and Wendy of Stillwater Cinematography, and In Good Taste catering!

Annie and Keith were married at St. Caterine of Siena church in Burlingame, and had a reception at the magnificent Kohl Mansion. Now they’re off on a four month honeymoon, starting in Bora Bora and continuing across more countries than I can remember. Super excited for them!

Tulay and Jason’s wedding happened on a gorgeous spring day at one of the central coast’s finest spots for a wedding: Santa Margarita Ranch. The land just north of the Cuesta Grade is some of God’s finest work – gently rolling hills painted thick with lush tall grass, old oaks dotting the land, and warm summer nights that you really just don’t want to end.

Many thanks to Tulay and Jason’s crew of vendors, including coordinators Jonnell and Niki of Events Redefined, Trumpet Vine Catering, Jenny McNiece Flowers, Neal of Bailey DJs, and Christine’s Cake Creations. If you’re looking for an A-list lineup for your own wedding, there it is.

Every once in awhile I get to be a part of a teensy-tiny wedding. Chatti and TJ were married last week in Santa Cruz, and had just six guests. They picked a secluded spot along a walking path in Santa Cruz, spread out some blankets on a log that looked like it was put in place just for their wedding, decorated the area with some flowers they got at a farmers market the day before, and proceeded to have one of the most heartfelt, charming wedding ceremonies that I’ve ever witnessed.

They didn’t have time to order wedding bands (they planned it in five days!) so they twisted some copper wire for the ring exchange. TJ sang to Chatti as she walked up, and they sang a duet to “In Spite of Ourselves” in the middle of the ceremony. (if you haven’t heard that song, listen to it right now)

They flipped a coin to see who got to go first for vows, and then they kissed and pinky-promised. Small wedding, big hearts.

Chatti is an amazing wedding photographer – see her work here: www.savadyphotography.com

You may remember Pamela and Troy from such blog posts as Pamela and Troy’s engagement.

It was SO fun shooting their wedding. They’re both hilarious, kind people who are so easy to hang out with, and their after-dark wedding was followed by an amazing dinner party at the beautiful Carondelet House in LA.

Since the day Pamela met Troy she’d been journaling about their relationship. The last entry was written just minutes before they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day, when Pamela surprised Troy with the stack of journals. He was blown away, and it showed.

They set up what could quite possibly be the most amazing photobooth ever – an Awkward Photobooth. It had a backdrop straight out of 1985 high school prom, and they found the most amazing props. And if you wondered what that little white elephant is about, it’s been passed around their circle of friends for years and years. Bachelorette parties, weddings, you name it – Bouge the little white elephant was there.

This was just so amazing to be a part of. If I wasn’t dying of laughter I was marveling at the warmth and love in the room. So glad they wanted me to photograph it.

You can also see Pamela and Troy’s wedding on Style Me Pretty here.

This. Was. Amazing.

Cameron and Sean were married at Cameron’s parents’ ranch in Los Alamos. If ever I were to call a place magical, this is it. It’s a gorgeous ranch set in a pristine valley, and every detail of the entire place was meticulously planned and executed. I first shot here back on 2009 at Kara and Seth’s wedding.

Cameron and Sean were so great to work with. At their engagement session where I first met them, Sean and I realized we’d played water polo together back in our Cal Poly days. They are two of the kindest people I’ve ever met and I’m SO GLAD to have been a part of their wedding story.

Cameron and Sean’s wedding can also be seen on Style Me Pretty.

Casey and Chris were married at Robert Hall Winery in the middle of fall. The sun was warm, the vines were changing colors, and after the sun set they spent the rest of the evening in a candle-lit barrel room.

I walked into the room Jessica and her friends were getting ready in at the Montecito Country Club, and met Jessica for the first time. An hour or so later, I did the same with Mike.

She was absolutely giddy on her way to see Mike for the first time, and the look on Mike’s face when he saw her for the first time spoke volumes about how much he loves her.

I’d never met them before their wedding day, and I left their wedding with a massive smile on my face. Jessica’s got the biggest and most genuine smile, and it was absolutely heartwarming to spend their wedding day with them.

They made me feel like I’d known them for ages, and I loved every moment of photographing their wedding.

Coordinated by the FABULOUS Saralee Franchi of XOXO Bride. She’s AMAZING!!

Kimmie and Dan had an inspiring, heartwarming wedding at the Vine Hill House in Sebastopol, CA.

Off the back deck there’s a view of the most perfect valley in wine country – vines as far as the eye can see and a gorgeous set of mountains at the back to frame it all. The sunset was astounding, the night was warm, and in the middle of it all they danced in a grove of pine trees.

I’ve got a soft spot for Kimmie and Dan – they’re two of the sweetest and most grateful people I’ve met. I’m proud to have been a part of this.