Sarah and Erik decided to take their vows under a large oak tree in the gardens of Paso Robles Inn. The weather in July can be quite hot in northern San Luis Obispo County but their day was truly blessed with a comfortable temperature and a slight breeze.
Sarah and Erik wanted to keep their wedding simple and wanted to keep the pictures candid and relaxed and so my assistant and I enjoyed taking a few steps back and clicking in more of a photo-journalistic style. I absolutely adore some of the sweet expressions and moments we were able to capture.
I love what one of the bridesmaids said in the toasts, “Erik and Sarah are always best together. When you get Sarah, you get Erik and when you get Erik you get Sarah and that is just the way it is and should be.” Some weddings just leave me with a warm fuzzy feeling. Not that this couple is fluffy in any way but the love between them was genuine and it was obvious that their friends and family adored them both and respected their love for each other. I love photographing eyes brimming with tears of joy and I saw that through my lens several times throughout this lovely day.
Another sweet love story. Thank you Erik and Sarah for the privilege of capturing these moments for you. Also thank you for your easy going natures. I love the confidence and freedom you gave me throughout your day to capture the moments without interrupting the flow. It was truly a pleasure to be your wedding photographer.
Enjoy! What a lovely way to begin your journey as Husband and Wife.
I love this unique way to present cupcakes! So darling! Also Paso Inn Dining provided the most delicious meal and of course they have a beautifully elegant reception room.
Sarah and Erik hired “The One Night Band” live band! I am not exaggerating when I say everyone was on the dance floor! I can’t say enough good things about Matt Cross Music!
Congratulations Sarah and Erik!
This lovely charm pin was given to the bride by one of the bridesmaids. It serves as something borrowed and something blue and they pinned it on to her slip. What a sweet keepsake!
Don’t get me wrong I can easily get caught up in all the fun decor, flowers, dresses etc that are part of the wedding day but when all is said and done a wedding is truly a celebration of family. Moments shared between loved ones as they gather together to celebrate the beginning of a new family are truly the heart of every wedding. The exchange between bride and grandmother here was truly priceless! I admit I was misty eyed as I captured this.
Three generations placed their hands together and guess what…. without any coaxing on my part they naturally formed a heart!! LOVE!
Even though these two enjoyed a first look the first look coming down the aisle is still so special!
Yes the light is like this every afternoon at Portola Inn. This venue is a photographers dream!
With the fire danger being extremely high Sparklers were not an option but I was impressed with how fun the Glow Sticks worked. What a great idea!
Congratulations Phillip and Alaina!!!
Hannah from Atascadero High School – looking so amazing!
Marisa from Templeton High School – Love the way the wind worked with her hair. Beautiful!
This is my girl – Katherine. Even though she isn’t quite old enough for senior portraits I just had to let her in on some of the modeling fun and all of those years of being my assistant seem to have paid off. She looks like a natural to me 🙂
Love this shawl! This is when being tall really pays off and yep just had to buy that silver bracelet!
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