It's hard to believe my 14th year of photographing weddings has come and gone. Somehow I have managed to neglect my blog for quite a while.. so before the 2011 wedding season kicks into full gear I want make sure I blog about some of my favorite weddings and sessions from 2010.
First, going WAY back to June I want to share some images from Deanna and Eric's amazing, fresh, laid-back wedding at Hap Magee Ranch in Danville, CA. I introduced them on my blog after their super cool engagement session back in April. Deanna and Eric's wedding day started at Deanna's parents house in Danville where all of the women were getting ready.
I fell in love immediately with all of the beautiful kelly green accents that Deanna had chosen. The shoes, bouquets, shoes, dresses, shoes, garter and did I mention, shoes? were SO CUTE!
Eric and Deanna are super laid-back and wanted a stress free day. They decided to see each other before the ceremony, so we set up the "first look" on the cute little bridge in the park.
I loved finding out that Deanna is a BIG parrothead-- something we definitely have in common.
After a sweet ceremony underneath the giant oak tree at Hap Magee, Eric and Deanna hosted a giant party, complete with live music (LOTS of Buffett) and plenty of games (even beer pong!)
One of the sweetest parts of the afternoon was Deanna's surprise to her father. Apparently for many years he had been asking her to learn how to play the accordion (a family heirloom)--and she never did. So.. she decided to surprise him by learning how to play before the wedding. So sweet! And talk about sweet.. Deanna made her own wedding cupcakes! As it turns out she is quite the baker- her blog, Occasional Sugar, gives you a peek into her talent.
I thought it was so cute that each of her tables was named after a favorite drink. Eric and Deanna definitely know how to have a good time!
Best wishes Eric and Deanna! Your wedding was an absolute blast and I was honored to be a part of your day :)
