Check it out! Sunshine&Eric

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Thanks to the fantastic vendors who made this day possible:

Coordinator: ARAffairs.com

Location: Breaker’s Beach

Florist: Lotus Flowers

Johnnie & Ralf knew that their timeline was going to be long, and they wanted to be sure that they had photography coverage for the whole wedding.  So they decided to book us for the unlimited coverage.  It’s a good thing they did because we started shooting at about 11:30 am and continued until after their exit at about 1:30 am!!! We love unlimited weddings because it gives us the flexibility to actually cover everything start to finish.

Marvimon is a truly unique space that can be transformed to accommodate various types of events.  They have a gorgeous outdoor vertical garden area where the plants literally climb to the top of the old brick walls, creating an intimate yet lush natural setting.  The interior is a completely remodeled loft that started as a race car showroom in the 1920′s.  It is the perfect artistic blend of modern design mixed with vintage furnishings and distressed materials.

The ceremony was beautiful, the dinner was delicious, and the evening was going perfectly.  Suddenly, the house lights went dark.  The stage lit up and a band appeared on stage!  The tables were pulled away to clear room for a dance floor.  Naturally, the Bride picked up a baby blue Les Paul signature electric guitar and hung it over her shoulder before adjusting the mic, the Groom sat down behind the drum set.  Jen and I turned to each other- was this really happening?!?!?  Before we could answer, a resounding guitar chord filled the air as the band started their first song.   It was such an incredible experience watching Johnnie command the stage, singing and playing guitar in her wedding dress while Ralf wailed away on the drums in the background.  His face contorted into the best expressions I’ve ever seen as he thrashed to the music, sweat flying from his hair.  Check out the band website here!  http://www.johnnieburton.com/

We were truly humbled by how kind, gracious, and welcoming Johnnie & Ralf and their families and friends were.  Thanks for such an amazing day.

Stay tuned for their Rock the Dress session!!!

Special thanks to:

Wedding Coordinator: Jeff Fleming,  TACT Event Management

Location:  Marvimon

Special thanks to Jennifer Oldroyd & Emma Freeman at Latter Day Bride Magazine .

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Beaver Creek during that same, magical time of year this past October. To take advantage of the window of perfect weather, Mary and Michael decided to do a “First Look” Session and see each other for romantic portraits before the ceremony. We had one breathtaking hour to capture the best sites in town, and then we headed to Saddle Ridge Lodge for the ceremony and celebration. The lodge was decorated with a mix of Ralph Lauren furnishings and an incredible collection of authentic western artifacts. We loved the rustic charm it exuded and the delicate details that Mary incorporated to give it a relaxed elegance.

As we drove down to Boulder the day after the wedding, a huge storm blew in, blanketing the area in snow. I love looking back on these photos and thinking of how lucky we were to be there for that perfect, transient moment in time.

Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors!

Planner: Emily DeDionisio  Beaver Creek Resorts www.BeaverCreek.com

Location & Catering: Saddle Ridge Lodge

Florist: Delilah’s of Denver  FlowersofDenver.com

Cake: Rimini Beaver Creek www.riminichocolate.com

DJ: Jeff D’Amico A Great Time DJ www.agreattimedj.com

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Christina’s Chinese heritage is very special to her and she incorporated the traditional Chinese wedding color, red, beautifully into the attire and decor.  We loved all of the fantastic details; the red and orange parasols available to guests, her beautiful bright red shoes, and the elegant, whimsical red and orange cake!   As the sun went down, their guests listened to the live blue grass band, played croquet on the lawn, and sipped wine beneath the stars.  In the darkness, the tent glowed with the view of the mansion in the distance.  A perfect ending to a perfect day.

To see part 1 of this blog click here: Romance in The City

Special thanks to the amazing vendors:

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Wedding Coordinator: Grace Lee Gleevents.com

Florist: Spiral Hand  SpiralHand.com

Catering: Miraglia Catering  CateringandMore.com

Musicians: Angel Mountain Strings

DJ: AEC Marin AECMarin.com

Makeup & Hair: WowPretty.com

Officiant: Gerry Murphy

Canopy & Rentals: WineCountryParty.com

All we can say is that if you are comfortable with seeing each other ahead of time , we really recommend doing this!

We met at their house by the Bay Bridge to capture the stunning view that they wake up to each day.  After that, we all piled into a friend’s car to hit the town!  Shane and I haven’t spent a lot of time in SF, and we couldn’t think of a better way to get an introduction to the city that Christina & Brian love.

To see part 2 of this blog click here: San Francisco Destination Wedding

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Sunshine & Eric were married at Breaker’s Beach on Coronado last August.  The inspiration for their laid back beach wedding was a blending between ocean inspired colors and textures with a Zen feel.  We fell in love with the bright turquoise ties, bamboo trimmed cake, and white parasols that shaded their guests.

True to her name, Sunshine is one of those rare people who can literally light up a room with her smile.  One of the funniest moments of the day happened as Sunni began her walk down the aisle. Just as she rounded the corner and came into view of the audience (and her future husband!), someone accidentally stepped on her veil from behind, unexpectedly yanking her head back.  Sunshine burst out laughing as she spun back to see what had happened, and Eric said this was the best thing that could’ve happened.  He had felt himself suddenly overcome with emotion and beginning to tear up as he first saw her…as she laughed his face broke into a huge grin. He knew then and there that nothing could be more perfect- and that his fiance not only had a good sense of humor, but could handle all life’s little “accidents” in stride, with a beaming smile and a laugh. Apparently their guests agreed, as roaring laughs and cheers emitted from the entire crowd!

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We’ve had such a great time working with Lindsay & Chad that we’ve all become friends!  One of the all time funniest wedding moments that we have witnessed was when Lindsay’s father and one of their best friends put on a surprise performance of “Business Time” by Flight of the Conchords.  Our favorite improvised line was “there is a race for grandchildren, and we’re in last place…” ROFL

Lindsay and Chad are awesome together and we wish them the best in their new life!

Shane & Jen

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