Michele + Devin in Livermore, CA

Michele and Devin's story begins with a simple disagreement between Devin's best friend Brian and Michele's little sister Tania.  Because she was one of Brian's students, Tania had to listen to him talk everyday about how his friend, Devin, was the best person ever.  But Tania knew from experience that her sister, Michele, was the best person ever.  Seeing that it was their duty to settle the argument, Brian and Tania set up Michele and Devin on a date.  And since we had the honor to photograph Michele and Devin's wedding, I guess they've now earned the title of "best couple ever."

These two were married in September in Livermore and then partied the night away in San Ramon.  Normally, the best weather in the Bay Area is during September, it's the height of our summer.  But on their day, it poured.  Michele and Devin handled the rain like champs, and by the ceremony's end, the sun was out and shining.  We loved photographing Michele and Devin not only because they were super sweet and easy to be around, but they also included their pup Moose for a number of photos.  Congratulations you two!

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Stacey + Rob in Livermore, CA

I hit it off with Stacey and Rob right from the beginning, and we ended up going out for dinner at one of their favorite places in Oakland, Cafe Biere, where I was thoroughly impressed with Rob's taste in beer and drinking skills.

Unfortunately for Stacey and Rob, rain had dampened their rehearsal the night before at Murrieta's Well, but luckily for us, that same rain made their wedding day clean, crisp and beautiful.  The gorgeous light, puffy clouds, green vineyards and the thousand folded cranes made for a very fun day of shooting.

Both Rob's and Stacey's families are very musically talented.  Rob's sister and some of her children had a special waltz composed for their wedding march, and they played it as Stacey walked down the aisle.  Later, in lieu of her maid of honor toast, Stacey's little sister Jessica sang "Grow Old With You," of Wedding Singer fame.

Stacey and Rob ended their evening in Murrieta's Well barrel room, surrounded by family as they danced among the twinkling lights.

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I loved this series of Stacey walking down the aisle, flanked by her mother and sister.

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India + Brian in Livermore, CA

When Brian was five years old, he went to his parents with tears in his eyes and told them that he never wanted to get married because he would have to leave them.  But as it happens in boys' lives, one day he came home from a ski trip and all he could talk about was the girl he had met instead of the snow or his friends.  The girl was India, and it wasn't long before Brian's parents also knew how special she was.  Ever since, India and Brian have been inseparable.

India and Brian had their ceremony and reception at a winery in Livermore, California.  Their reception was a blast of color with peacock feathers and an array of turquoise, purple, red and fuchsia.   Of course, India looked absolutely stunning, and Brian couldn't keep his eyes off her.  It was an all around beautiful and fun evening.

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Jennifer + Eddie in Livermore, CA

Jennifer and Eddie’s wedding was one eleven years in the making.  Their romance started while in college at UCLA and reignited years later while they were both working in New York.  Now, these two are so in love that when I asked them to take a step apart for one portrait, they replied, “But we don’t wanna."

They had a Catholic ceremony at St. Michael’s church in Livermore, CA, which was followed by a poker-themed reception just down the road at a nearby winery.  I have to mention that as someone with a lot of school spirit (GO HEELS!), I also really enjoyed all of the UCLA touches they added to their wedding: a Bruin chant before the cake cutting, a Bruin garter, cake topper and M&Ms.  Also, these two totally know how to throw a raging dance party, so the reception seemed to just fly by with almost everyone out on the dance floor all night long.  Congratulations, Jennifer and Eddie!

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samara + russ in livermore, ca

Last Saturday, I photographed Russ and Samara's wedding at Murrieta's Well Winery in Livermore, CA.  It was an intimate ceremony and reception that was beautifully decorated with lots of bright and beautiful gerber daisies and orchids.  I also couldn't get enough of their two flower girls who had a blast blowing bubbles, coloring and dancing throughout the night.