Wedding Inspiration

Being A Traveling Photographer Has Taken Me To Many Places Throughout The State And Beyond, But My “home Base” Is Chico, California. Chico Is A Nationally Designated City Of Trees, And Much Of The Town Is Lined With Giant Sycamores And Oaks. The City Is Also Surrounded By Orchard Land That Deals Primarily In Almonds And Walnuts. Hidden Amongst All Of These Northern California Native Trees Is The Palms. As Soon As You Enter The Property, It’s Easy To See Why The Palms Is One Of Chico’s Most Popular Event Venues. The Breathtaking Private Venue Is Lush With Hundreds Of Palm Trees And Life Teeming Everywhere You Look. This Unique Tropical Oasis Is Where Chico-natives George And Jaci Chose To Host Their Tropical-themed Wedding.george And Jaci Initially Met In 2010 As Students At Pleasant Valley High School In Chico, But It Was Not Love At First Sight. It Wasn’t Until Their Paths Crossed Again At Butte College That They Started To Get To Know One Another And Spend Time Together. After Gym Dates, Hikes In Upper Bidwell Park, And Movies Together, The Two Became Official In 2012. Throughout Their Young Adult Lives, Jobs And Internships Kept George And Jaci Apart At Times, But They Always Had One Another And Chico To Call Home. In 2019 While On Vacation On The Big Island Of Hawaii, George Proposed To Jaci, And She Said Yes! They Decided To Incorporate Some Of Their Engagement’s Tropical Spirit Into Their Wedding, And They Knew That The Palms Would Be The Perfect Location To Do It.jaci Started Her Wedding Day At The Palms Getting Ready With Her Mom And Close Friends. They All Wore Robes Featuring Palm Leaves Which Set The Tone For The Tropical Celebration That Lay Ahead. Once Ready, Jaci Slipped Out Of Her Robe And Into Her Fairy Tail Wedding Dress And Jewel Dotted Veil. George Kept His Look Breezy By Forgoing A Suit Jacket In Favor Of A Tailored Vest, Tie, And Crisp White Shirt With Rolled Sleeves. george And Jaci’s Ceremony Was Held In The Palm’s Outdoor Ceremony Space. The Archway Was Adorned With A Flowy White Curtain And Gorgeous Oversized Sprays Of Palm Leaves And Tropical Flowers In Hues Of Orange And Blush. George And Jaci’s Heartfelt Ceremony Was Filled With Memorable Moments. Jaci Has A Special Relationship With Her Grandfather, And While He Was Not Well Enough To Officiate, He Shared A Sweet Prayer For The Couple On Their Wedding Day. With Their “i Do”s Said, George And Jaci Walked Back Down The Aisle Together, Arm In Arm, As Mr. And Mrs.after The Ceremony, We Captured Family Portraits And Shots Of The Bride And Groom. It Was Then Time To Head Into The Palm’s Banquet Hall For Dinner And Dancing. The Reception Area Was Decorated With More Lush Arrangements Of Tropical Flora And Accented With Pops Of Natural Wood Hues, Gold, Orange, And Blush. George And Jaci Shared Their First Dance And Beamed As Their Family And Friends Toasted To Their Future. The Whole Evening Was Full Of Fun And Laughter, But My Favorite Moment Came When It Was Time For The Newlyweds To Depart. George And Jaci Chose A Unique And Vibrant Wedding Exit. They Had Glow Sticks At The Ready For Their Guests To Light The Way As They Started Their Journey As Husband And Wife. George And Jaci’s Guests Headed Outside, Lined The Walkway, Glow Sticks In Hand, And Saw The New Couple Off In A Beautiful And Colorful Display. It Was The Perfect End To George And Jaci’s Tropical Wedding Day At The Palms.see Some Of My Faves From Their Colorful Wedding Day By Clicking View Gallery Below!

Vegas Wedding Dreams Came True In May. Our Gorgeous Bride Had A Grand Exit In A Vintage Car Driven By Her Hunky Hubby. We Are Fully Convinced All Couples Need A Vintage Getaway Car For Their Big Day. Lets Make Your Wedding Dreams Come To Life Today! 

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Butte Meadows Is A 40-45 Minute Drive From Chico And So Worth The Road Trip. There Is No Service When You Get Past Forest Ranch So I Met Casey + Jordon At The Outpost Bar & Grill. From There We Carpooled To A Few Of My Favorite Spots Up There! The Old Snowy Backroads Wind Through The Forest And Look Extra Dreamy At Sunset.casey & Jordan Are Such Good People! They Are Best Friends, So Fun To Be Around, And Down To Adventure! Plus They Are Huge Dog Loves, We All Got Along, Real Well!! Their Dachshunds Were So So Cute. We Had To Rough It To Get To A Few Good Spots And They Were Such Champs. I Can’t Wait For Their November Wedding! Thanks For Checking These Out! Hopefully, You Get Some Good Ideas From All These Adorable Engagement Session Poses By Clicking View Gallery Below.

In The Hindu Tradition, Rain On Your Wedding Day Is Considered Lucky And Believed To Foretell A Strong Marriage And Symbolize Fortune And Abundance Falling Generously On The Bride And Groom. So, When The Rain Started Falling On Sam And Priya’s Wedding Day, It Did Not Dampen The Positive Energy This Couple Exudes. i Had The Joy Of Second Shooting Sam And Priya’s Traditional Indian Wedding At Deer Park Villa In Fairfax, Ca, With Fellow Norcal Traveling Photographer Shannon Rosan. As A Second Shooter, It’s My Job To Capture The Day’s Surrounding Details While The Primary Photographer Works Through Their Shot List. I Started The Day Capturing Getting Ready Photos At The Bridal Suite. Once Everyone Was Ready, Sam And Priya Did A First Look. We Took All Of Their Bride And Groom Portraits Before The Ceremony So They Could Be Wholly Present With Their Guests Afterward. (taking These Pictures First Ended Up Working Out Wonderfully, Too, Because The Rain Held During Their Portraits!) From Priya’s Crimson Veil, Bridal Henna, And Jewelry To Sam’s Golden Mojari Shoes, The Ornate Details Of The Bride And Groom’s Traditional Indian Wedding Wear Were Breathtaking. The Shades Of Red And Gold Stood Out Against The Drizzly Backdrop Of Deer Park Villa’s Abundant Greenery.with Both The Bride And Groom Ready, And Their Portraits Taken, It Was Time For The Baraat! A Baraat Is A Celebratory Horseback Wedding Procession. While It Is Traditionally The Groom That Participates, Sam And Priya Opted To Personalize Their Baraat And Have Priya Be The One To Ride A White Mare To The Ceremony Site. Once Priya Arrived, There Was Then An Epic Dance Party In The Rain All The Way To The Mandap, A Traditional Hindu Wedding Altar. Sam And Priya Held Their Indian Ceremony Under An Ornate Ivory And Gold Mandap, Which Was Itself Under A Tent With A Clear Top To Keep The Rain Out. Sam And Priya Finished Their Ceremony Western-style Personal Vows And A Kiss To Celebrate Their Marriage. the Celebration After The Ceremony Was All About Good Food, Dancing, And Positive Vibes. Sam And Priya’s Reception Was Centered Around Guest Experience And Being Present With Their Loved Ones On Their Wedding Day. The Happy Energy That This Couple And Their Guests Created Left An Impact On Me. I Am Confident That The Luck Of Rain On Their Wedding Day Will Follow Sam And Priya Into Their Marriage.see More Of Their Romantic Wedding By Clicking View Gallery Below.

Beautiful Northern California Vineyard Wedding.