Once I saw this location, Flying Caballos Ranch I was in heaven. I think its my new dream home. The place has been redone with classic charm. Its original and vintage. A perfect fit for Kurt & Heather. We recently shot their casual portrait lifestyle session. The food was by the amazing Trumpet Vine Catering. Floral was by April Flowers. Got You Covered did all the rentals and The Photobooth Experience Rocked out ALL NIGHT LONG with a line of people waiting to sign the guest sign in book!
Kirk & Judy got married at Went Vineyards, in the bay area. The oldest family owned winery in the country. The history is really quite amazing. When they were getting ready in San Francisco for the tea ceremony, I found a couple of buildings that worked well for this 1st shot. Their style with their details, transportation, and the amazing vineyard sunset made for a very sweet blog post here! As usual the Photobooth Experience rocked this event out! Thank you Kirk & Judy for the honor of capturing your event, we had a blast with you guys. Enjoy!
Tom & Gillian who are a sweet San Francisco couple ventured to have their wedding in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Tahoe has captured my heart, the smell, the sounds of wind in the tall trees sounds like water rushing wherever you go. They chose to get married at the Valhalla Estate on the lake. Valhalla is a beautiful historic estate built in 1923 and gifted to the national parks. Our favorite Lake Tahoe Wedding Event Designer Blue Sky Events put on this fabulous event and the day went flawless and the weather was great. We had some mid-day thunderstorms, but they made for some soft light for portraits, which I’m always a fan of!
Their style for the day was a true Tahoe wedding that was elegant and simple, yet focused around Family. They loved the historic beauty of the Valhalla and for obvious reasons! Nestled among 150 year old trees in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, far from anything gives it a very private and intimate feel.
The couple: Tom & Gillian are adventurous and fun. Elegant and timeless in taste, everything they did for their wedding fit perfectly. They chose Our Lady of Tahoe Church for their ceremony location on the southeast side of the lake. They had bagpipers lead the guests in and out of the church.
I love grandparents at weddings. They add so much depth, character and history to the event. Its fascinating to talk to them and learn about the family and couple and I particularly enjoyed talking and photographing them.
Late summer weddings in Tahoe usually generate thunderstorms and thats exactly what we got. For a few hours during the middle of the day, the lighting got dramatic and soft. You could feel the humidity on your skin and the air got thick. When that happens, the smell of the mountains are unlocked; the pine, granite, meadows and pinecones burst out in a sweet smelling aroma.
Guests enjoyed the thunderstorms from the haven of the lower level balcony at Valhalla near the huge grassy field. The Photobooth Experience was there as guests got together in groups of 3′s & 4′s and had their images taken together!
It was a warm day and by the time the sun set the delicious appetizers and wine was flowing as the warmth of the sun faded away and the heat of the dance hall was lighting up. They had a night full of moving speeches, a sincere first dance, and fun dancing with family and friends. They had a true Tahoe wedding.
Flowers were by Lavish Floral, and the catering was by Catering Lake Tahoe, the delicious cake was from Flour Girl Wedding Cakes the bagpiper was Sean from Tahoe Bagpiper!
The Photobooth was by The Photobooth Experience, which travels all over the state! They used it as their guest sign in book and the guests filled up the pages completely by the end of the night.
I am always a big fan of Style Unveiled and I am honored to be published on their recent blog post! I posted this a few months ago, BUT I LOVE the way they collaged Jeff and Darcy’s wedding into their magazine style post spread. Thanks to these amazing vendors we worked with Enjoy! :)
| Photographer: Mike Larson Inc
Florist: Panacea Event Floral Design Wedding Coordinator: Sarah Thorne |
Cake: The Cakery Reception Music: Kurt Olson Invitation Design: Papeterie Store Bride’s Dress: The White Dress Makeup: Candice Simonton Hair Design: Noel at Faces a la Mode |
We met Kevin & Danielle at one of their friends weddings we photographed 2 years ago. They were in the bridal party and were such a sweet couple. Then a year later they called me and I was honored to be asked to capture their wedding! It started with a weekend with the family in San Francisco and did they ever get a beautiful weekend! They surprised their family with a trip to the San Francisco Giants Game. Then they rode around the outfield in the 5th inning and had an announcement in the 7th inning. They had a lot up their sleeves. I’m lovin it already and its only friday!
So here is the day, The florist for the day is Greenworks inc and the catering was done by Wine Valley Catering The wedding location was the Pavillion By the Bay
Since baseball was their theme, they HAD to play a little ball before hand.
While Kevin got ready at the Marriott in the city, Danielle got ready at the home of the former British Consul, which was an amazing house overlooking the Golden Gate & Presidio district built in 1920 with a Tudor Revival style architecture. It was SOO cool inside!
After the lovely ceremony with a full 40 member choir that sounded absolutely beautiful, Kara’s Cupcakes met everyone outside with a delicious desert.
The Reception was a hit and they had The Photobooth Experience there and the shot on the right was of her & brothers.
It was a beautiful night on the bay. Thanks guys for such a sweet day, you guys make my craft an amazing blessing to do.
