Adeline and Grace Wedding Photography Blog

Fun Fact: Lisa and Scott have known each other  since high school!

Most Memorable Moment: Wow, where to start? The tears. The tears. Oh, did I mention the tears?

As soon as we started photographing at Bounty Hunter Wines in Downtown Napa, we knew this wedding was going to be a special one… we just didnt know why yet! I guess the saying goes, boys will be boys! Especially so when Scott’s presents to his groomsman were silver engraved pint glasses. Did I mention I said I had a good feeling about this group?

Meanwhile the girls were getting ready down the street, just a few minutes away. As soon as Lisa stepped into her dress the room lit up with excitement. The wedding was finally here! After taking a few photos in downtown proper we were on our way to the ceremony site: Montington Vineyards.

This is a wedding site if you’d ever seen one: a pond, gnarly oak trees, vintage cars and my favorite: old barns! Lisa and Scott exchanged their vows under a massive oak, set in front of a pond overlooking a vineyard. There was not a dry eye during the ceremony. Men were donning their sunglasses to keep their manly appearance. And the ladies… Well… everyone could not have been happier for them!

The tears continued on throughout the night, with heart touching toasts from moms, dads, daughters and friends. Yes, Scott wore sunglasses during the toasts…

I’m so happy to see that this day has come for you two… I know that many happy and err… funny (Borat) memories lay in the path ahead of you. Thanks for making me feel like one of your own. -Tiffany

View all of their photos on pictage.

Coordination by Brandy Cabral of Bliss Event Productions

Flowers by Jennifer French of Lush Floral

Musical Entertainment by Randy Harris of Pacific Entertainment

The ladies took a trip downtown. Lisa loves the contrast of pretty vs gritty…

The boys at Bounty Hunter Wines…

Just a few of the tears during the ceremony…

And Im pretty sure this is going to be a wall canvas… somewhere in the studio

The awesome barn that the reception was in…

Most Memorable Moment: All of the sweet and adoring looks Jay and Inna gave each other, they are truly in love!

I knew at their engagement session that Inna and Jay’s wedding was going to be one full of love and laughter. They did not disappoint! They opted for a first sight, which ended up being an emotional one! Inna looked stunning, and brought Jay to tears! (sorry Jay for spilling!) Before the ceremony the Ketubah signing took place with close friends and family. The Ketubah is essentially the Jewish form of a marriage certificate, but with deeper meaning. After being signed by two witnesses the groom and groomsman danced and sang around Inna. At this point her veil was placed over her face by Jay. Jay then removed it during the middle of their ceremony after Inna circled Jay seven times. So many traditions!

The night continued on with the Horah dance of of course a roast by Jays best friends! Ah, Jay, dont you love your friends?!

Jay and Inna, thank you  for trusting me with such a special and important day in your lives. I know you two will lead a long, happy and loving life together for years to come!

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Inna always looks at Jay this way… it makes me happy to see two people so much in love…

The Ketubah signing…

The Boys…

And the ever fabulous girls..

Fun Fact: Mara and Michael are good friends of Dhivya and Jay, who you may remember from last year!

Most Memorable Moment: The Lion Dance!

I think Michael and Mara picked one of the cutest churches to get married in! The Church of Nativity in  Menlo Park is something out of a movie. Set on beautifully landscaped lawns it made the perfect setting for Mara and Michael to exchange vows. After the ceremony took place, they wanted to create a special portrait of both families in front of the church, its not too often that a family of 70 + flys in from around the world!

After the portrait we left the church to head to The Saint Claire Hotel, a little gem of a hotel in downtown San Jose. Michael and Mara put so many special touches on their wedding day to make sure their guests felt welcomed. They both personally thanked everyone who traveled from afar, with special recognition at the begining of the reception. Then, they prepared a slide show of the past years they have been together.

Just when we thought the dancing would start, another form of dance started! Two lions danced in the room with drums as their beat. They performed a 20 minute captivating show for their guests. Ok, so the Lion Dance is just beautiful to witness, but have you ever tried to take pictures of them and try to get cool angles? Um, slightly intimidating!! My heart was racing the whole time as I thought one of them might fall on me!!! I know, they are trained professionals, but still! lol!

Michael and Mara: I had an awesome time with you both. Thank you for inviting me into your lives, you are truly beautiful inside and out and I wish only the best for you two.

View all of their wedding photos on pictage here.

Mara, looking stunning…

I love the color palette she chose. And the bridesmaid dresses look platinum when turned to black and white!

Two angles, same moment…

mmm, yummy light and not at sunset!

Ok, these guys were awesome…. they danced halfway hunched over for 20 minutes straight! For those of you who have never witnessed a Lion dance before there are two people to each lion, the back person, being hunched over holding onto the front person all while doing dances and stunts like jumping on this platform… all while taking on the characteristics of a lion!