San Luis Obispo was windy and foggy on this particular evening, but Camile and Paul and I found some gorgeous warm light on a quiet country road in Santa Margarita. Loved hanging out with these two and I’m super excited for their Dana Powers Barn wedding later this year.

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.

I had a lot of fun roaming around SLO with Grace and Andrew – their dog Buttercup is quite the little charmer! We started near my house at a gorgeous spot that works well when it’s windy, and then headed towards downtown SLO and Avila Beach.

This was so much fun. Lindsay and Paddy are such genuine, hilarious people – within a few minutes of meeting them I knew I really liked them. I shot their wedding a few weeks ago and it was amazing – here’s their engagement from a characteristic San Francisco morning a few months back.

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

San Luis Obispo in the springtime just doesn’t get any more perfect. Jenna and Ross’s engagement happened right as a storm was approaching, and we were treated to puffy clouds over green hills and a pre-storm peace at Montana de Oro. Super excited for their wedding in Ventura this August!

I spent an absolutely ridiculously beautiful spring day on the central coast with Cassy and Kevin, two people who are great to spend an afternoon with. They’re getting married at the See Canyon Fruit Ranch later this year!