Christie + Andrew: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Wedding Photography in St. Helena, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography August 15, 2014

Dear Christie + Andrew,

Wohoo! You are officially hitched :) After you tied the knot, in the beautiful apple orchard at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, guests played cornhole (A's vs. Giants) and sipped on your signature SF Bay Breeze cocktail, until the mouthwatering aroma of BBQ grilled over wood fires enticed all to dinner. After hilarious and touching toasts, and your sweet first dance, everyone followed step to the dance floor, spinning some great Beyoncé moves as the band got everyone to boogie. Christie, we are so excited to showcase all the gorgeous DIY details you created, from apple escort cards to whimsical monogrammed flags, fluttering above your wedding reception. The dessert table looked more delectable than if Willy Wonk hired Martha Stewart to design it. Truly incredible details :)

We wish you both so much love and happiness! And congratulations on your wonderful wedding and marriage love birds!

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Wedding Photography in St. Helena.© Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Christie + Andrew: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Wedding Photography in St. Helena, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography August 13, 2014

Dear Christie + Andrew,

We love that you are both the apple of each other's eye. We love the perfectly romantic setting you chose to get married in: a fragrant apple orchard at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch. We love that you met in law school and found a cute study partner in each other. We love that you spent months crafting your own rustic yet elegant DIY wedding. We love your team of helpful bridesmaids in yellow, and cheerful groomsmen in matching yellow ties. Your flower girls in matching tulle yellow dresses were out of a storybook, and the fact that they cried the whole way down the aisle made them that much more adorable. We love all the caring family and friends that surrounded and supported you on your wedding. We love the laughter you share, for together you are in your element, at ease like two birds taking to the air. There is just so so much to love, for your wedding was a joyous expression of love manifest. And best of all to love, you are now married!!

Enjoy this peek into the first half of your stunning wedding day :) More coming soon!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Wedding Planner: Cynthia Caron Events

Floral: Holly Kerl

Cake: Lyn Berry

Makeup: Roxy Wheaton

Hair: Tribez Salon

Wedding Dress: Vera Wang

Suit: Black by Vera Wang

Band: Take 2

Catering: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

Linens: Betty Moore

Lauren + Tommy: Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography at Sugar Bowl Resort, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography August 6, 2014

Dear Lauren + Tommy,

Soaring through the sky, up and up on a ski lift with Lake Tahoe vanishing to a small puddle of blue, moments after you said "I do," may be the most romantic wedding ceremony exit in history. It was officially time to get the celebration started, first with cocktail hour in the clouds and then back to earth for dinner and dancing at the lodge. You two were so happy the whole evening through, soaking up every minute of newlywed bliss :) We are so happy for you both! Big hugs to you dears!

Congratulations!!! We wish you all manner of happiness as you embark on your new adventure together in Colorado. Good planning in having your wedding in Lake Tahoe - now that we are conditioned to high altitude environments - we're all ready to come visit you in Denver :)

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography at Sugar Bowl Resort. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography at Sugar Bowl Resort. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Sugar Bowl Resort

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Florist: A Bud + Beyond

Cake: Flour Girl

Makeup + Hair: Urban Angels

Wedding Dress: Liancarlo

Suit: Egara

DJ: Greg Sullo

Catering: Sugar Bowl Resort

Lauren + Tommy: Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography at Sugar Bowl Resort, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography August 4, 2014

Dear Lauren + Tommy,

Let's talk about your wedding last month in Lake Tahoe. Woooza. How do you spell gorgeous-times-a-thousand in one word?! Every aspect of your wedding was beautiful. First off, you two and the incredible love you have for one another is breathtaking. Second, your wonderful families filled the occasion with such joy, donning 24 hour grins that expressed their unabashed love for you and sang it from the mountain tops of Tahoe. Thirdly, all those awesome friends you have, who gave joke-filled, tear-jerking toasts, and even streaked through your wedding morning yoga session just to make you laugh, manifested the spirit of true friendship! Everything: the stunning details, the singing birds harmonizing during your Quaker ceremony, the wildflowers that arrived in time with the snowmelt -- everything came together to make a perfect wedding. We gotta say, it was a wedding of CHAMPIONS!

We are so happy for you both! We hope you enjoy this first peek into your amazing day :) More photos are on their way soon.

Check back soon to see more photos as they take the ski lift up to the top of the mountain to celebrate!!!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Sugar Bowl Resort

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Florist: A Bud + Beyond

Cake: Flour Girl

Makeup + Hair: Urban Angels

Wedding Dress: Liancarlo

Suit: Egara

DJ: Greg Sullo

Catering: Sugar Bowl Resort

Susie + Jon: Kunde Family Estate Wedding Photography in Kenwood, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography July 9, 2014

Dear Susie + Jon,

After we saw you misting up during your heartfelt wedding vows, we couldn't help but shed happy tears for you too! Fortunately, our cameras kept the proceedings in sharp focus, but you might consider grabbing a tissue as you view these photos, just in case of an encore performance. Or, skip along to the hilltop reception when it was time to get down and par-tay! Everyone was so relaxed, basking in the sunshine, snacking on nibbles, playing lawn games, and kids climbing trees. Listening to all the sweet and often hilarious wedding toasts, it's obvious that you have made some very special ties with many dear friends. And you two really know how to cut loose on the dance floor, along with pretty much everyone you know! Really, who runs around with parasols while Rihanna's "Umbrella" is blasting?! Amaze-tastic. Then, just watch Jon lend his tie to Susie to use as a microphone, and two rock stars are born!

We're so happy for you both and had a blast documenting your beautiful wedding! To a lifetime of love and joy!