Romantic Fall Wedding at Deer Park Villa Under the Redwoods in Fairfax, California
October is a special time of year not only for the fall weather and Halloween (favorite holiday), but because it reminds me of my own wedding at Deer Park Villa, 9 years ago on October 21st. The wedding I shot last Saturday brought back all the feels for me.
The couple was the sweetest (I get the best couples!), and incredibly thoughtful. The best man gave a great speech about how his birthday was the next day and the bride and groom had managed to plan a birthday celebration for him, the day after their wedding day! They are special people and you can feel it from all of their friends and family that surround them. Good crew for sure and a joy to photograph.
The day started with getting ready, first look with bride/dad, first look with bride/family friends, first look with bride/groom and first look with groom/mom. It may be a new record for first looks, and they were all so sweet. Ceremony followed with a ring warming tradition where all of the guests hold the rings for a few seconds as they are passed around. A cooler of beers was brought down the aisle for guests to partake in a drink with the couple. Portraits, cocktail hour, reception, first dances, toasts, shoe change, open dancing, dress change, photo booth fun, karaoke, and a final dance with just the couple. Such a sweet, heartwarming day full of love. I'm so happy for this couple and for all the joy they find in life. It was a pleasure and an honor to photograph their day.
Thank you to all of the vendor friends out there. You rock as usual.
Venue - https://deerparkvilla.com/
Coordinator - https://www.rileyreeceevents.com/
Hair and makeup - https://www.dreamcatcherartistry.com/
Catering - https://michilife.com/
Videography - https://www.featherstonefilms.com/
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