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This was my first wedding in Idaho and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a wee bit nervous. Coming from California where the weather is predictably sunny most days of the year, I felt like I was entering new frontier in Idaho. Allan and I drove up a day early to do a […]

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Priest Lake Idaho Wedding: Greg + Amber

10/26/16

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This wedding left me breathless. It was seriously jaw-dropping gorgeous from head-to-toe, and I am SO excited to share Jeff + Jamie’s most beautiful wedding day with you here today!    These two married on a warm summer day, in the bride’s hometown of Merced, surrounded by all their friends and family who came from […]

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a merced italian inspired wedding jeff and jamie

6/29/16

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The sun shined brightly over the tops of the High Sierras and the smell of pine trees lingered in the air as they stretched their narrow peaks to the sky. Nestled in a sea of evergreens, the Tenaya Lodge, provided the most perfect and stunning location for Mark and Katelyn’s wedding day!     Friends […]

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A Classic Tenaya Lodge Yosemite Wedding: Mark + Katelyn

5/02/16

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It all started on Valentine’s Day, 2008. They were both attending the Tulare Farm Show with their own high school FFA chapters when their paths crossed. The two chatted and instantly connected.     Six years later, with their degrees in hand, Devin and Kristen remained inseparable. And just as he had secretly planned, Devin […]

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rustic barn wedding: devin + kristen

3/31/16

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When I think of February, I think of the color red, beautiful roses, and love which are just a FEW of the reasons I wanted to share THIS gorgeous wedding of Sammie and Adam with you today! And these two…well, they just have my HEART! After our first meeting, I felt like I had known […]

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red and teal elegant outdoor central california wedding

2/09/16

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Happy Wednesday friends! I can’t believe we are just a few days away from a NEW YEAR!!!! And what better way to kick off the festivities than with THIS gorgeous glitter and gold themed New Year’s Eve wedding of Karly & Johnny!!!     Ohhhh man, this wedding, THESE two…hold a special place in my […]

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gold and glitter New Year’s Eve Wedding in merced california: johnny + karly

12/30/15

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Happy Thanksgiving week friends! I am so excited for Thursday to celebrate with family and friends, and wanted to kick off the festivities with this gorgeous GORGEOUS fall wedding! Ever since their engagement session this past spring, I have been looking forward to their wedding day! Nick and Francesco are two of THE kindest, most […]

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vista ranch and cellars Wedding: nick + francesca

11/23/15

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There was a calmness in the air as I arrived. Even as the final preparations of flowers, tabletops, and arrangements were actively underway, the calm feeling floated around and between, like the aroma of fresh baked bread wafting through a bustling bakery. Warm and inviting. Honest and true.    And that, that is Andrew and […]

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Koetsier Ranch Wedding: Andrew + Kim

10/15/15

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They didn’t believe him. In El Nido? You met a girl? You mean to tell us you met a girl in El Nido? his sisters asked in disbelief. And rightfully so when a town with a population of just over 300, the odds of meeting the love of your life seemed more unlikely than finding […]

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Rustic and elegant barn wedding: Pierre + Alisha

10/07/15

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There are so many sweet memories that come to mind when I think of Danielle and Tyson’s wedding day. From the endearing first look to the heartfelt toasts at the reception to seeing so many of their family and friends that rallied around them to make the day absolutely perfect. This day was such a […]

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a rustic barn wedding in central california at brights barn

5/31/15