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Now that I have a toddler, my New Year's Eve celebration is pretty subdued and I thought I would now be spending it at home quietly. But I found a much better way to ring in the New Year, with Katie and Michael and their wedding guests!
And what an iconic Woodland wedding it was. What is more Woodland than the Woodland Opera House and the Hotel Woodland? Because it was New Year's Eve, everyone had an excuse to party till midnight. Having performed at the Opera House when she was younger, it was important to Katie that she include this venue in the wedding.
With all the decisions brides have to make during their wedding planning, photographers will also offer them the option of a "first look". The first look means the bride and groom meet before the wedding so they can see each other before the ceremony. There are pros and cons to having a first look. Some couples still like the tradition of the groom seeing the bride for the first time as she walks down the aisle. Those who opt for the first look like that they can first see each other without the pressure of many people watching and can get some couples's photos taken, saving time between the ceremony and the reception. During certain times of the year, it is advantageous having a first look event while there is still enough daylight to get a natural look.
Katie and Michael liked the idea of a first look and, with the exception of a local Woodland bird adding his "opinion" of the whole event to the dress, it went well. You can see from these photos that it did not take away from the occasion and they loved having this special moment before the wedding.
Katie and Michael liked the idea of a first look and, with the exception of a local Woodland bird adding his "opinion" of the whole event to the dress, it went well. You can see from these photos that it did not take away from the occasion and they loved having this special moment before the wedding.
Once the ceremony was complete, it was on to the Hotel Woodland to party and ring in the New Year. Best wishes to this delightful couple, now and in the future. You two are great and deserve the best!
Thank you to all the vendors that helped make this special day happen.
I enjoyed working with all of you!
Ceremony Venue: Woodland Opera House
Reception Venue: Woodland Hotel
Wedding Dress: Coco Couture
Tux Rentals: Coco Couture
Caterer: Cracchiolos Catering
Cake: Zest Fresh West
Flowers: Bloom and Vine
DJ: Love In The Mix
Furniture Rentals: Blossom Farm
Photo Booth: Christopher Armstrong Photography
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I was unable to capture little Selah's newborn photos when I was down in Orange County in December, so I made a special trip this month to make sure I was able to see her before she grew too big! Rachel, Cory, and big sister, River, all think this new addition to their family fits right in. And I have to agree!
As you can see by her smile, River loves her new role as big sister and likes to "help". Rachel is as serene as ever and handles everything with grace. It still hasn't hit Cory the trials and tribulations of having two teenage girls at one time, but he has plenty of time to prepare!
I know you all will have a fantastic year this year and your girls will thrive. I look forward to seeing you when you come up to help out with the Winter Glow event in January!
As you can see by her smile, River loves her new role as big sister and likes to "help". Rachel is as serene as ever and handles everything with grace. It still hasn't hit Cory the trials and tribulations of having two teenage girls at one time, but he has plenty of time to prepare!
I know you all will have a fantastic year this year and your girls will thrive. I look forward to seeing you when you come up to help out with the Winter Glow event in January!
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I thank Anya and her family for meeting me at Slide Hill Park in Davis. I haven't been there since I was a kid! It was fun to photograph the family in this nice location all while watching various people taking their turn on the slide.
What a lovely extended extended family! The kids were excited that Grandma was there and we were even able to get the little guy to smile some even though he was not feeling his best that day. I think the activities going on around the park helped pull him out of his funk. Swings, sliding, so much to take in! He was a real trooper.
You guys are the best. I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2018.
Makeup and Hair by The Veros Beauty Studio located in KLJ Studios
What a lovely extended extended family! The kids were excited that Grandma was there and we were even able to get the little guy to smile some even though he was not feeling his best that day. I think the activities going on around the park helped pull him out of his funk. Swings, sliding, so much to take in! He was a real trooper.
You guys are the best. I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2018.
Makeup and Hair by The Veros Beauty Studio located in KLJ Studios
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