Venice + Yoshi | Garre Vinyard and Winery | Livermore | Wedding

Venice and Yoshi had one of the sweetest ceremonies officiated by Venice's sister, Aileen.   I don't remember the exact wording of the speech that Aileen gave, but she gave an uberly sweet inter-galactic love story of Venice and Yoshi that spanned the bridges of time.  It was about the eternal love that their souls have for each other since the beginning of time.  Their union in this lifetime was just another brief moment that their souls were able to spend together, before finding each other again in the next lifetime. 

I don't believe in reincarnation, but that has got to be one of the most romantic ideas ever.  Venice and Yoshi's love for each other is a bond that is completely evident in their lives.  I've seen way too many weddings to get all teary, but this ceremony made my heart feel those oh so good love twinging pains. 

Venice, Yoshi, when your souls meet again I hope that I'll be there to witness it once again! 




















Marie + James | Transfiguration Church | Kelley Park | Corinthian Event Center | San Jose | Wedding

Weddings come in all shapes and colors.  Marie and James' wedding was a purple fire breathing dragon of beauty and awesomeness.  That's just the type of couple that they are.  When we first met, I knew that I wanted to do their wedding.  

I will always remember that Marie and James' wedding had one of the funniest slideshows I've ever seen.  James' brothers, makers of the best slideshow in the universe, creatively highlighted James' fun personality by zooming in on his unfortunate childhood snaggle tooth and haircut.  

I love that Marie and James just know how to have fun.  And of course, that they loooooovvee photography.  Aubrey Trinnaman, one of our totally rad studio shooters, came out to shoot with us on this one.  We also had the pleasure of shooting with Mark Kitaoka.  Can you ever have enough photographers?  

Thanks for a lot of laughs and a bumpin' reception!