Wedding Inspiration

on The Day Of Della And Jake’s Shoot, A Summer Storm Had Rolled In. About Two Hours Before Our Session, I Had Called Della To Discuss If She’d Like To Postpone. While It Had Been Raining In Chico, Where I Am Based, It Hadn’t Rained At The Ranch, Which Is Located Just Outside Of Willows, Ca, About 40 Miles Southwest Of Chico. We Had Decided To Stick To The Session Plan And Chance A Few Raindrops In Hopes Of Catching Some Stellar Clouds.

we Started Our Session By An Old White Barn On The Property And Then Moved Down A Eucalyptus-lined Gravel Road. Both Della And Jake Grew Up Raising Cattle, And Jake’s Family Farm Is An Active Cattle Ranch. I Couldn’t Help But Notice All The Cows Noticing Us And Shyly Asked If We Could Take Some Photos Around The Cattle. Della And Jake Both Very Excitedly Agreed, As That Had Been Part Of Their Hope For The Shoot The Whole Time. They Were More Than Happy To Quite Literally Run Around The Fields And Get Up Close And Personal With The Cows. The Cows Were Curious About What We Were Up To And Seemed To Enjoy Being Included In All The Fun.

our Slight Rainy Day Risk Yielded An Amazing Reward By The End Of Della And Jake’s Session. The Rain Never Did Fall On Us, But We Enjoyed A Gorgeous Sunset At Our Last Location On The Farm, The Rice Fields. The Wide-open Green Fields And Dramatic Clouded Sky Provided The Perfect Backdrop For Final Shots Of This Fun-loving Cattle-ranching Couple. See More By Clicking "view Gallery" Below!

vince Is From Alaska And Donna Lived In Washington State. They Decided To Be Married At Donna’s Parents Property In Southern Idaho In The Rural Area Of Melba Idaho

the Wedding Is A Alaskan Theme And Very Unique With Wooden Corsages And Jewelry Made From Alaskan Gold.

the Property Sits High On A Hill It Has Million Dollar Views And Even A Secret Waterfall On The Neighbors Property. The Front Deck Is Where The Wedding Was Held.

the Total Number Of Guests Are Four. The Bride And Groom And The Brides Mother And Father.

sweet Spot Bakery Idaho Made The Unique Cake Resembling A Tree Trunk And The Toppers Were Two Moose.

i Met With Grace And Ben At Peterson Memorial Drive Off Of Vallombrosa In Chico. Peterson Memorial Drive Is One Of The Entrances To The Middle Park Portion Of Bidwell Park, One Of The Most Beloved Areas Of Chico. Locations Throughout Bidwell Park Are Some Of The Most Requested Sites I Receive From Chico Clients. Bidwell Park In Its Entirety Is 3,670 Acres That Stretch Over 11 Miles Through The City Of Chico. The Middle Park Portion Of Bidwell Features A Tree-lined Paved Access Road, Walking And Riding Trails, And Day Camping Spots All Set Along Big Chico Creek. 

we Started The Session By Walking Along The Paved Pathway. Grace And Ben Decided To Lean Into The Fall Season’s Natural Color Palette For Their September Engagement Session And Selected Outfits Rooted In Earth Tones. Their Classic Looks In Burnt Orange And Forest Green Were The Perfect Accent Against The Stately Oaks In Bidwell. With The Fantastic Location And Classic Ensembles, All That Was Left To Do Was Let Grace And Ben Shine.

this Engagement Session Was Full Of So Much Laughter! Ben And Grace Were Entirely At Ease In Front Of The Camera. They Nailed All Of The Engagement Poses I Suggested And Were Having Fun Doing It. Grace And Ben Kept It Simple And Just Enjoyed Their Time Together, Which Resulted In Beautiful, Authentic Engagement Photos. See A Few Of My Faves By Clicking "view Gallery" Below!

matt And Tiffany Planned A Glamorous Wedding Day, With Little Nods To Their Disney Beginnings Throughout. They Hosted Their Ceremony And Reception At The White House At Churn Creek Golf Course In Redding, California. White House’s Lush Garden Setting, Historic Federal Revival Style Architecture, And Matt And Tiffany’s Inclusion Of Disney’s Signature Colors Of Gold And Midnight Blue Created The Perfect Backdrop For Their Fairytale Wedding Day.

taking Advantage Of Everything White House Had To Offer As A Venue, Matt, Tiffany, And Their Bridal Parties Got Ready On Location. Matt And His Boys Wore Blue Suits With Gold Bow Ties For The Groomsmen And Gold Ties For The Best Man And Groom. They Each Also Wore Socks Featuring Their Favorite Marvel Superheroes. Tiffany’s Bridesmaids Wore Gold Sequined Dresses, With Her Maid Of Honor Donning A Champagne-colored Satin Gown. Tiffany Herself Looked Every Bit A Disney Princess With Her Intricate Lace Bodice And Full Tulle Tiered Skirt. Once Everyone Was Ready, Matt And Tiffany Did A Spin On The First Look And Opted For A First Touch! It Allowed Them To Share A Moment Before The Ceremony While Also Saving That First Look When Tiffany Walked Down The Aisle!

matt And Tiffany’s Ceremony And Reception Were Full Of So Many Sweet And Fun Special Moments. Tiffany’s Nephew Served As Ring Bearer And Wore A Ring Security Outfit Complete With A Badge, Shades, And A Safety Briefcase To Transport The Wedding Rings In. Tiffany’s Father Is A Pastor Who Officiated The Wedding. At One Point, The Whole Family Came Up To The Altar To Pray Around The Couple. It Was An Incredibly Powerful Moment That Left No Dry-eyes Among The Guests. Once Their Vows Were Exchanged And It Was Time To Dance The Night Away, Tiffany Surprised Her Mom, Including A Mother-daughter Dance. The Whole Evening Was Full Of Laughter And Happy Tears. 

while The Saying Goes That The Devil Is In The Details, Disney Was In The Details For These Two. From Their Color Palette To A Few Hidden Mickeys And All The Small Disney Accents They Included, An Extra Dash Of Magic And Joy Could Be Felt Throughout Matt And Tiffany’s Fairytale Wedding Day. See 50 Of My Faves By Clicking "view Gallery" Below!

matt And Courtney Are Both Chico State Alums But Didn’t Meet Until They Matched On Bumble While Living In San Francisco. It Was Courtney’s First App Date, And While She Was Anxious, Encouragement From Her Best Friend Bolstered Her Confidence To Meet Matt In Person. That First Date Was All It Took To Form An Instant Connection. The Two Bonded Over Similar Experiences At Chico State, Mutual Interests, Good Beer, And Lots Of Laughter. Matt And Courtney Couldn’t Get Enough Of Each Other And Spent The Next Two Years Dating And Adventuring Around The San Francisco Area. They Then Decided To Move Back To Their Mutually-beloved City Of Chico Together For Matt To Undertake Chico State’s Credentialing Program. On December 31, 2019, Matt Proposed To Courtney While On A Hike In Ashland, Oregon. Courtney Says It Was The Easiest Question She Ever Answered. Although Wedding Planning During A Pandemic Created Challenges, Matt And Courtney Decided To Stick To Their Original Wedding Date In The Fall Of 2020, No Matter What.

when Their Wedding Day Arrived, Matt And Courtney Found Themselves Excited For The Intimacy Their Smaller Guest List Allowed. These Two Committed That On Their Wedding Day, They Would Stay Present And Focus On What The Day Was Truly About—devoting Their Lives To One Another In Front Of Their Most Beloved Family And Friends.

matt And Courtney Hosted Their Ceremony And Reception At The Sundog Ranch Just North Of Chico, Overlooking Rock Creek Canyon. They Chose A Natural Fall Color Palette That Played Off The Property’s Ranch House And Sweeping Views Of The Canyon, Valley, And Distant Coastal Range. Matt And His Groomsmen Dressed Classically In Black Suits With Simple Burgundy Ties. Courtney’s Bridesmaids Each Wore A Dress Of Their Choosing In Rich Autumnal Hues Ranging From Blush To Rose, Maroon, And Rust. Matt And Courtney Looked The Perfect Pair With Matt In A Dark Suit And Burgundy Tie And Courtney In A Simple Silhouette Set Off By Dramatic Lace And Long Train. 

matt And Courtney’s Commitment To Staying Present And Enjoying The Company Of Their Cherished Guest Shone Throughout Their Ceremony And Reception. The Warm Fall Evening Was Full Of Love, Laughter, And Unadulterated Joy Towards The Future Matt And Courtney Are Building Together.

click Through Some Of My Favorite Snaps From Their Day By Clicking "view Gallery" Below.

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!