Laura + Ben Wedding at Paradise Ridge Winery

Wedding Venue: Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County.
Caterer: Oui Caterer
Cake: Sweet Expectations
Flowers: La Belle Fleur
Wedding Gown: Novella Bridal
Officiant: Kathy Wilkerson of Heartfelt Weddings
Music Ceremony: The Fauss Brothers
Music Reception: Premier Productions 

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Grace & Kelly – Asian Wedding at Ming’s Restaurant, Palo Alto

Wedding Venue: Ming’s Restaurant, Palo Alto
Caterer: Ming’s Restaurant, Palo Alto
Cake: Satura Cakes
Officiant: Pastor Laurie McHugh, First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto

Wedding Photo Display at Petaluma Bookstore

Bonjour!

The manager of the bookstore “Copperfield’s Books” here in Petaluma is very supportive of local business and for the past 3 or 4 years has given us the opportunity to display our work in one of the store window. It helps us to be more visible among the local community.

Wedding of Anna and Andrew, Goltermann Gardens, Petaluma

wedding Ceremony: Goltermann Gardens
Officiant:Tom Richman (Family friend)
Caterer: Amy’s Kitchen
Wedding Gown: Betsey Robinson’s Bridal
DJ Music:Pure Energy Productions
Florist:Susan Lovelace
Cake:Francois Perreau (Family friend)

Bonjour!

Another local wedding that we had the great pleasure to photograph at the Goltermann Gardens here in Petaluma.The catering was provided by Amy’s Kitchen another local business, the music also came from a local business, Pure Energy Productions.
The wedding dress came with a guest all the way from Baltimore, I think that’s where Anna and Andrew took residence.
Anyway…enjoy the show…

A Petaluma Wedding

wedding Ceremony: St Vincent De Paul Church, Petaluma
Officiant:Father Gary Lombardi
Caterer: Double Tree Hotel
Wedding Gown: Trudy’s in Campbell
DJ Music:Denon & Doyle
Florist:Vanda Floral
Cake:Branching out

A Petaluma wedding shot by local Photographers “Rose & Gerard”

Enjoy…

Dov & Dave, Mendocino – Wine Country Wedding

Wedding Venue: Private Winery/Residence, Redwood Valley, Mendocino County
Bridesmaids Dresses: The Wedding Warehouse, Petaluma
Band: “Dgiin”, Gabriel (http://www.dgiin.com/) French –World music fusion
Caterer: Chef Nicholas Heidmann
Cake: Tamara Frey
Flowers: Provided by Salt Hollow Flower Farm (Jen Lyon), but arranged and coordinated by Dov, her sister, and her friends
Officiant: family friend
Rentals: Encore Rentals, Petaluma
Shuttles:  Sellars Limo Service
Lodging: Comfort Inn & Suites in Ukiah

Mother of the bride made this sweet heart for carrying the rings.

Flower girl

The groom and his men are ready for the wedding to start.

Walking to the ceremony, some distance through the vineyards.

The flowers were sourced locally from Salt Hollow Flower Farm.

Mother of the bride created this wedding bed in the middle of the vineyard. She didn’t forget the champagne staying cool in the galvanized trough.

The toast! Cheers,  to a great couple & long happy life!

Every guest was gifted with either a heirloom flower seed packet or a fly fish fly. The dinner plates were all unique and different – mostly gathered from various thrift stores.

A outdoor pizza oven made for delicious food!

Heavenly food spread! by Chef Nicholas Heidmann

An artist friend of the couple created this beautiful camels painting, symbolizing the wedding dowry.

Energizing dance music was performed by “Dgiin” – a fusion of French & world music.

Kristina + Michael’s Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Wedding Anniversary Venue: Private Residence & Winery, Rutherford
Caterer: Linda Thomas Catering, Napa
Wedding Gown: Original gown from the wedding 10 years ago
Gospel Choir: Glad Tidings Church Ensemble, Hayward
Dinner and Ceremony Music: Wine Country Piano Music & Strings
Hair & Make-Up: Julie Morgen

7-year-old Sebastian presenting a rose to his mom.

Ten years ago, Kristina & Michael met and married in Vienna, Austria.

This time, the wedding anniversary took place at her parents Hall Winery, in Rutherford.

Gospel Music by Glad Tidings Church Ensemble, Hayward, CA

Austrian  Swarovski Crystal chandeliers provide extra sparkle to the table setting.
Delicious tasting & looking food created by Linda Thomas Catering, Napa.

The 7-year old son gets a ride on godfather’s shoulder.

Austrian family and guests posing for a group photo.
One wearing the traditional “Dirndl.”

Enjoying some excellent wines form the Hall Winery.

Halls Winery cellar at Rutherford turned into a nightclub for the dancing.

A Persian wedding at The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

Wedding Venue: Palace of Fine Arts
Caterer: The Waterfront Restaurant, San Francisco
Wedding Coordinator: Sofreh Design
Florist: Sofreh Design
Cake: The Cakemaker,San Francisco

The spread that is used on the floor as the backdrop for Sofreh-ye Aghd was traditionally passed from mother to daughter (or occasionally son). The spread is made of a luxurious fabric such as “Termeh” (Cashmere: A rich gold embroidered fabric originally made in Cashmere from the soft wool found beneath the hair of the goats of Cashmere, Tibet, and the Himalayas), “Atlas” (Gold embroidered satin) or “Abrisham” (Silk).

The mirror and two candelabras are symbols of light and fire, two very important elements in the Zoroastrian culture. When the bride enters the room she has her veil covering her face. Once the bride sits beside the bridegroom she removes her veil and the first thing that the bridegroom sees in the mirror should be the reflection of his wife-to-be.

Two sugar cones “Kalleh Ghand” made out of hardened sugar to be used during the ceremony. These sugar cones are grinded together above the bride and bridegroom’s head (over the scarf held above their heads) throughout the ceremony to shower them in sugar (symbolizing sweetness and happiness).

A Mexican Wedding in Napa

Wedding Venue: Catholic school, Napa
Caterer: Cocina Severiano, Napa
Wedding Gown: Starlet Boutique, Santa Rosa
Cake: Margie Espinoza
Music: Musica Estilo Mariachi, Vallero
Entertainment: By Ballet Folklorico “Costa De Oro”

Bonjour

Back in July 2011 I had the honor to shoot the Wedding of Vanessa and Alex, both of Mexican descent.I must say it was a very interesting event; with Mariachi music while getting ready, during the ceremony all the way to the first dance , following, the guest were entertained by the folkloric ballet “Costa De Oro” who performed Mexican folk dance, I was very impressed by the quality of the show, don’t hesitate to visit their website, they offer many classes for the one who love to learn about the culture of other countries.
The food like you would expect it, was Mexican, and the dancing music was provided by a “Banda” (Banda is a brass-based form of traditional music. Bandas play a wide variety of songs, including rancheras, corridos, cumbias, baladas, and boleros.) It was loud, very energetic…and mostly fun.
Like always I will let the images speak for themselves.

Et voila! until next time,have a great day…