Petaluma, CA Engagement Photographer Kristel and Wes

I love when clients chose their engagement location based off of a memory, or significant aspect of their relationship.  Krisel and Wes had their first date, new years day cruising around the back roads of Petaluma. Then, Wes' car broke down and they had to walk miles into town! What a first date, but it was a good one as they married 10 years later after!

You would never know how cold it was during our shoot, Kristel was a trooper in her gorgeous dress, but Wes kept her warm with lots of kisses and snuggles. Thank you Kristel and Wes for a great shoot!! XOXO Stacey

Bay Area Wedding Photographer: Shanna and Adam November 12th, 2011

One of the best parts of shooting a wedding is getting to know your clients, and I really enjoyed getting to know both Shanna and Adam. What I loved most about them as a couple was watching them interact, so effortlessly; they really fit together: yin and yang, peanut butter and jelly mac and cheese, you get it! :)

I teamed up with the amazing Melissa Morelli, of Melissa Morelli photography to capture every detail of their day. We started at the Airport Westin in their bridal suite while the ladies enjoyed the pre-wedding pampering and they boys, well they were just being boys!

Their ceremony was held just after sunset at the Peninsula Temple Sholom in Millbrae, CA. After capturing the father of the bride seeing Shanna for the first time, then Shanna and Adam seeing one another for the first time, all of their family gathered with the Rabbi to sign the Ketubah.

Once their ceremony commenced, it was time to head back to the Westin for an AMAZING reception!! And the party did not stop until 1am! Adam even prepared a specific playlist for the 11-1am crowd ;)

To Shanna and Adam, Mazel Tov!!! Thank you for allowing me to capture your special day!!

XOXO,

Stacey