Darin loves Leslie {i do}

I’ve been looking forward to shooting Darin and Leslie’s wedding for quite awhile.  When we met to discuss their wedding details she described what she wanted her wedding to look like.  She had me at- “my bridesmaids are wearing cowboy boots”  ; )  Well last Saturday- her vision came to life- and I couldn’t have been more excited to photograph everything.  We also talked about her wedding colors, and her flowers and then I asked Darin how he felt about the wedding planning.  He made me laugh when he said he was glad their wedding date wouldn’t fall on a big sports day (think College football, the NBA playoffs, the Superbowl)  Yep. I knew his type…I married one of those  ; )  And coincidently- on their wedding day- Al Davis passed away and the Raiders won.   Which reminds me of something- I’m fascinated with this whole NBA lockout thing.  I don’t completely understand it- but thankfully my husband is humoring me and trying- read: shaking his head while taking a deep breath- to explain it to me.

Ok- enough sports talk.  Good Lord what’s wrong with me.

Lets start with the dress-

 

Happy shriek when I saw her bouquet!

Three generations looking into that mirror.  I love this moment-

On our way to their first look-

I don’t usually post the formal pictures- but with colors like this- I couldn’t help it.

 

A few details from the reception-

I’m craving one of these as we speak. They were d-i-v-i-n-e..

I’m a total sucker for little boys in ties. Aren’t they the cutest?!

Guess who’s on her way-

Beautiful girl-

Darin and Leslie had the sweetest ceremony.  The words they spoke about each other were heartfelt, it made their ceremony so personal.

What I love about this venue (well there’s many things I loved, but) I love that its a ranch and a winery.  We were still able to get lost a bit in the vineyards, but there was lots of cool places to photograph around-

Leslie. Stop being so gorgeous.

I mean it!

Darin- you cleaned up very well.

Love this one-

After dinner, the bride’s sisters gave a toast. And for the record- it was the best toast I’ve ever heard.

Darin and Leslie- I know you’re going to have a long happy marriage.  And I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you asked me to be a part of your wedding day.  You are both beautiful people inside and out.  xoxo.

(and Darin- go Lakers ; ) well, when they start going that is…)

Love Deeply