Lucky me, I got to go back to Chileno Valley Ranch this spring!  This is a working farm west of Petaluma; they have about 8 weddings a year.

This time, it was to document the wedding of Nicole and Dave. They had a very laid-back, DIY, happy affair. Lots of great food, fun drinks, horseshoe, and bluegrass music (check out Nicole playing and singing!).

Highlights:

• Dave sewed his tie and handkerchief.  And the napkins and table clothes.  I kid you not.
• Their buddy served as officiant and did a marvelous job, even having the crowd do a mad-libs midway through the ceremony!
• Oysters, a pig roast, and the ladies of Dave’s family made the amazing (ask me how I know) cookies.

Thank you so much for having me at your wedding!  It was such a blast, and a true visual feast.

Thanks also to…

Food:  Preferred Sonoma Caterers

Pig Roast Extraordinaire:  Greg Van Houten

Cake:  Mom’s Apple Pie

Flowers:  http://vandafloral.com/

Dress:  BHDLN

Suit:  John Varvatos

Shoes:  Chie Mihara  *These guys are so great -Nicole saw a photo of them online somewhere, fell in love with them, and the company was able to track down the last pair on the planet -in her size.  The red shoes were kind of like another guest at the wedding, they had so much personality.

Vintage Necklace:  This is Paris

Second Shooter:  Kara Brodgesell  *Thank you Kara!*

Band:  Mighty Crows with Angela Personeni on bass and Victor Skidanenko on mandolin