Alex and Elisa get married!

Here's a note to those of you who decide to get married in California: Please invite me to come with you! Elisa and Alex were wed in a beautiful mission on the University of Santa Clara campus, where they met years ago. Except for a little snafu with the groomsmen's ties, their day went off without a hitch. I was so thrilled to be a part of this day and to have my dear and talented friend Amelia come with me as a fabulous assistant. This wedding was a perfect way to end the 2011 wedding season. Congrats to Alex and Elisa!

The Right Light

Mimi and Brian met me in Excelsior and wandered around by the lake for an hour while we shot the photos. We had a tiny bit of sun, some amazing cloud cover and just a tiny bit of rain. All in all, it made for perfect shooting conditions. Plus, these two are seriously good-looking. Can't wait for their wedding at the Enchanted Barn this summer!

Adored

Lindsey and David are...well...they're pretty much adorable...all the time. Before our wedding consultation I exchanged a handful of emails with Lindsey that left me thinking, "boy, I hope they hire me!" I think I actually told them that if they didn't hire me I at least wanted to be friends with them. They are CLEARLY in love. I mean, total, complete, googly eyes and butterfly kisses IN LOVE. And did I mention that they're funny? And did I mention that as luck would have it we're even neighbors?! Our engagement session was pretty much perfect. They found a gorgeous nature park and we were graced with unbelievably beautiful morning light and just the right temperature for snuggling. I cannot wait for their wedding next March and for what promises to be an awesome friendship with truly wonderful people. Congrats to Lindsey and David!!!  

So I love you because I know no other way (by Louisa)

There are some things in life that fill you with absolute joy. For me, Melissa and Jamie’s wedding was one of those things. Melissa has been one of my bestest, most wonderfulest friends for almost 9 years and yesterday she married the love of her life.

Jamie and Melissa are honest, beautiful, sincere, gracious…the list goes on and on. Having two brides to photograph was AMAZING, as I got to shoot two bouquets, two dresses, two sets of jewelry, etc. You get a bit more chaos with two brides (!) but at the end of the day, watching these two tie the knot and declare their love for each other in front of family and friends was one of the highlights of my life. (Side note: ridiculously hard to shoot photos while crying like a baby)

Melissa and Jamie: I love you both dearly and I could not be happier for you. You make beautiful brides and even more beautiful friends. May you continue to make each other laugh, be kind to each other and find joy in your life together.

Ali and Riley tie the knot (Images and post by Louisa)

What do you get when you match a handsome hunter with a gorgeous dead-ringer for Taylor Swift? You get an amazing yacht club wedding with a beautiful young couple. Despite rather intense heat and humidity, their day went off without a hitch. They got ready in a family home on Manitou Island and were wed at the White Bear Yacht Club, my new favorite place to shoot. Floor to ceiling windows? Check. Amazing wallpaper in every room? Check. Ali and Riley were surrounded by friends and family from all over the country and I was so delighted to be a part of the day's events. I hope you enjoy looking at these images as much as I enjoyed making them.