Wedding Inspiration

when Our Lovely Couple Reached Out To Us About Photographing Their Lovely Cellar 52 Wedding Day In St. Jacobs, We Were Thrilled! To Have A Cellar 52 Wedding Means You Have Plenty Of Natural Light Throughout The Venues, The Entire Day. This Wedding In St. Jacobs Officially Started With The Lovely Bride And Groom Getting Ready With Their Wedding Party Right At Cellar 52. One Of The Things That All Couples At Cellar 52 Love Is Their First Look On The Staircase, As The Bride And Her Dad Had. The Bride And Her Groom Exchanged Vows In An Intimate Ceremony Surrounded By Friends, Family, And The Natural Light Seeping Through The Windows Of Cellar 52.

after The Ceremony, The Happy Bride And Groom Joined Us At The Riverside Along With Their Wedding Party While The Guests Enjoyed The Patio Reception. This Venue Is Unique Because There Are Many Locations For Photos - Wedding Photos And Details Can Be Done Inside And Outdoors. A Couple Can Also Choose To Have Their Ceremony Outside By The River.

when We Returned To The Patio, The Bride And Groom Had Their First Dance. Celebrating Under The Edison Bulbs, They Danced Happily As The Evening Came To A Close.

we Love St. Jacobs And Absolutely Can't Wait To Return To Cellar 52 For The Next Wedding! If You Are Considering A Venue With A Lovely Space For Your Ceremony And Reception And Where You Can Dance Under Some Pretty Lights Over Your Head, You'll Find Everything And More At Cellar 52. 

collin And Jessica Exchanged Their Vows In The Property’s Redwood Grove Framed By A Wooden Arbor Circle The Couple Made And Stained Themselves. The Modern Wedding Arch’s Caramel Tone Created A Beautiful Contrast Against The Redwood Trees’ Dark Bark And Evergreen Leaves. Collin Wore A Classic Grey Suit, And Jessica Wore A Unique Gown Straight Out Of A Bohemian Wedding Dream. Jessica’s Rue De Seine Nahla Gown Was Flowy Crinkle Chiffon In A Muted Floral Pattern, And The Bodice Featured Crochet-reminiscent Lace Detailing And Cutouts. The Mix Of Classic Details And Pops Of Texture And Color Made Collin And Jessica’s Ceremony Beautiful To Shoot.

after The Ceremony And Capturing A Few Shots Of The Bride And Groom And Their Bridal Party, It Was Time For Collin And Jessica’s Reception. To Carry The Ceremony’s Romantic Tone Into The Reception, The Property’s Main Hall Was Adorned With Dried Floral Arrangements, Ivory Tablecloths, And Brass Accents. Collin And Jessica Also Included Many Unique Details And Activities That Showcased The Joys Of Hosting Their Wedding On A Summer Camp Property. From A Tie-dye Station To Various Yard Games, A Live Band, And A Rustic Pizza Oven Where Guests Each Built Individual-sized Pizzas For Dinner, Collin And Jessica Made Their Wedding A Complete Experience For Their Guests. 

returning To The Site Of My Own Wedding And Second Shooting With Fellow Photographer Shannon Rosan Gave Me The Chance To Be Reminded Of Just How Spectacular Of A Venue Ovy Camp Is. The 100-acre Property Nestled In The Bay Area Peninsula’s Redwood Forests Functions As An Overnight Youth Summer Camp During The Week That Is Available For Events And Weddings On The Weekends. Ovy Camp Offers Its Facilities To Be Rented For A Single Day Or Exclusive Access To The Property For The Entire Weekend. With Cabins And Tent Camping Options, Couples Can Spend Their Whole Wedding Weekend Surrounded By Up To 150 Of Their Closest Family And Friends. There Are Multiple Locations On-site Where A Couple Can Choose To Exchange Their Vows And Dance The Night Away, All Of Which Lend Themselves To Customization. 

it Was Such A Joy To Be Back At Ovy Camp For Collin And Jessica’s Wedding And See Another Couple Make This Exceptional Venue Their Own. I Will Always Recommend Ovy Camp And Hope I Have The Opportunity To Shoot There Again Soon.

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gardener Ranch Is A 24-acre Property About 25 Minutes Southwest Of Monterey Nestled In The Sun-soaked Hills Of Carmel Valley. The Canopies Of Oak, Sycamore, And Willow Trees Create A Romantic Diffused Light As The Sun Streams Through The Leaves On The Tree-studded Ranch. One Of The Most Picturesque Parts Of The Property Is The Woodland Lawn. The Naturally Styled Grassy Field And Greenery Beneath The Trees Make You Feel As Though You’ve Stumbled Into A Previously Undiscovered California Meadow. This Tranquil Scene Is Where Katie And Doug Chose To Exchange Their Vows. 

katie And Doug Let The Beauty Of Their Surroundings Speak Almost Wholly For Themselves. Their Only Addition To The Backdrop Was Arrangements Of Eucalyptus, Feathery Pampas Grass, And Muted Florals To Line The Aisle. They Let The Branches Of A Sycamore Tree Be Their Wedding Arch, And The Lush Grass Be Their Aisle Runner. The Bridesmaids Wore Blush-hued Dresses, And The Groomsmen Wore Navy Blue Suits. Katie’s Gown Had A Beaded Lace Bodice And A-line Tulle Skirt That Felt Airy And Ethereal In The Dappled Lighting. With Vows Exchanged, And Their Union Sealed With A Kiss, Katie And Doug Left The Woodland Lawn Hand In Hand As Husband And Wife.

after The Ceremony, The Celebration Shifted To Gardener Ranch’s Clubhouse Patio Beside Its Sparkling Pool. Katie And Doug Chose To Host Their Reception Outdoors Under Market Lights Strung From The Treetops. The Weather Stayed Perfect All Day Long For The Outdoor Ceremony And Toasting The New Couple In The Open Air. When It Came Time For Dessert And Dancing, Guests Were Welcomed Inside By A Cozy Brick Fireplace And Retro Black And White Tile Flooring Beneath Their Feet. The Energy Of The Space And The Joy Of Katie And Doug’s Guests Ensured That The Day Ended Full Of Fun.

gardner Ranch’s Mix Of Rustic, Natural Overtones And Its Chic, Elegant Details Lend Themselves To Almost Any Couple’s Style While Ensuring Romance Stays At The Forefront Of The Occasion. Gardner Ranch Also Offers Onsite Lodging Just As Beautiful As Its Celebration Spaces, Allowing Its Guests The Option Of Spending Their Entire Wedding Weekend With The Property As Their Private Paradise. 

while I Find Details I Love At All The Weddings I Have The Privilege Of Photographing, I Have To Admit That Gardner Ranch Swept Me Off My Feet. I Hope I Have The Opportunity To Return There To Celebrate Another Couple Soon.

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