carmel valley, summer wedding | Amelia & Dave | gardener ranch, carmel valley, CA

I have been working on Amelia and Dave's wedding book. And with all the rain we had in Northern California, this brightly colored summer wedding is a much needed "vacation" from this winter weather. But first some black and white romantic photos of Amelia getting ready. Enjoy! xoxo, Stacey P.S. I am in love Wally the Golden Doodle. He even has his own Instagram account.

Venue: Gardener Ranch, Carmel Valley, CA | Wedding Planner: Coastside Couture, Heidi Hughett | Hair & Make-up Stylist, Shawn Cavlan Beauty Co., Shawn Cavlan | Bride's Fashion: Haute Bride, Molly Malnati, | Bridesmaids: J.Crew | Cake: Edith Meyer Wedding Cakes | Catering: Paradise Catering | Cinema: Luke Goodman Cinematography | Entertainment: Hip Service; The Vintage PhotoBox | Florals: Laughin' Gal Floral | Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Suit Supply

tahoe, winter wedding book custom, design & layout | Julia & Robert | west shore cafe & inn, homewood, ca

Designing Julia and Robert's 12"x15" wedding book ("the magazine") was a dream. The bride gave me complete creative control with her wedding book . "The Magazine" Wedding Book is a magazine/editorial presentation book. It is reinventing the way wedding imagery in displayed. These books are one-of-a-kind, handmade 12"x15" wedding "coffee table" books. And because they hold up to 300 pages and 400 images vs. up to 50 pages and 125 images for the flush mounted, board book, styled albums, they give me more creative ways to display the wedding images. The archival White Felt Paper used in these books have a really nice watercolor paper like texture vs. the thick block pages that comprise the flush mounted album. "Each book is made by hand by master craftspeople in the USA to exacting standards utilizing old world binding techniques to ensure the books will last generations." And if you could see and feel these in person, you would be blown away. :) LOVE! Enjoy! xoxo, Stacey

wine country, summer into fall wedding | Taylor & Patrick | the general's daughter, sonoma, CA

It was a true honor to not only have 1 wedding published in "Diablo Weddings" but 2 weddings featured in this year's issue of "Diablo Weddings." Taylor and Patrick's Sonoma wedding at General's Daughter was one of them. The General's Daughter is a quaint, intimate and picturesque outdoor wedding venue with indoor privileges. Taylor chose to have her ceremony in the wisteria covered West Patio. For the ceremony, the father-of-the-bride constructed a DYI flower wall in lieu of a traditional wedding arch/arbor. We also utilized the wall proceeding the ceremony for family photos and so did the guests. The reception flawlessly demonstrates the color transition into fall. The bold burgundy florals, pome fruit and fall leave branches perfectly compliment the soft pink florals, greenery, and farm tables. The mother-of-the-bride also special ordered vintage furniture pieces for her daughter's wedding complimenting the Victorian venue. The pièce de résistance, Taylor's fashion forward Tara LaTour wedding dress--the train and back design are in a word innovative. Enjoy! xoxo, Stacey

Event Planning: Ali DiLuvio Events | Ceremony & Reception Venue: The General's Daughter, Sonoma, CA | Florals: Manolin Flowers | Florals: Manolin Flowers | Wedding Dress Boutique: Kinsley James Couture Bridal | Wedding Dress: Tara La Tour | Bride Hair & Make-up: Katie Nash Beauty | Airbrush Tanning: Apres Soleil | Catering: Ramekins | Vintage Furniture Rental: One True Love Vintage Rentals | Paper Goods: Beth Loves Paper

san francisco city hall wedding | Kristel & Jordan | san francisco, CA

This San Francisco City Hall wedding will make you scrap everything you thought you knew about a typical city hall "wedding." There is nothing more breath taking than the interior architecture and design not to mention the light reflected inside of San Francisco City Hall... in a word INSPIRING! The 45 marble steps of the Grand Staircase + a spectacular cathedral length veil trailing along her Vera Wang gown + the soft light flooding in = photo yumminess. Enjoy! xoxo, Stacey

private estate, summer wedding | Brittany & Nicolas | stockton, ca

It is the last day of summer. Say good-bye to summer with this classic wedding that is laced with bright, vivid color. Enjoy! xoxo, Stacey

Event Designer & Florist: Nancy Liu Chen

Cinematography: Kevin Chin Cinema

Event Rental & Designer: Blueprint Studios

Event Design, Planning, Caligrapher: Creative Flow Company

Additional Florist: Colorful Events 

Caterer: McCalls Catering & Events

Wedding Cake: Freeport Bakery, Sacramento

Groom's Cake: Frosted Flour, Lodi

Lighting & Drapery: John Woods Enhanced Lighting

Linens: La Tavola

Event Furniture: Classic Party Rentals

Wedding Dress:

Wedding Shoes: JImmy Choo

Hair & Make-up Stylist: Danica Lucas

Entertainment: Camellia String Quartet | Aaron Garner Trio | Notorious | Boutique DJs - Josh Dukes

Sound & Staging: Lights West

Live Event Artist & Painter: Greg Kalamar

christmas in june, mountain tahoe wedding | Kristen & Cole | resort at squaw creek resort, olympic valley, CA

Wedding Planners: Summit Soiree

Venue: The Resort at Squaw Creek

Makeup: Bay Area Beautiful

Hair: StatuSalon

Florist: Stems By Diana

Dessert: Wild Cherries Coffee House

Officiant: Michael Sheedy (Bride's Uncle)

DJ: Epik Entertainment

Rentals: Celebrations! Party Rentals

Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale Silk Chiffon in Graphite

Wedding Dress: Watters Carina Corset with Carol Hannah Versaille Trumpet skirt and Untamed Petals Helena sash (bought from Lovely Bride SF)

Wedding Shoes: Jimmy Choo

winter, lakeside tahoe wedding | Julia & Robert | westshore cafe & inn, homewood, CA

Mountain, Lakeside Setting + Stunning Bride + Handsome Groom + Incredible Team of Vendors + Special Family & Friends = A Perfect Winter Wedding. Enjoy! xoxo, Stacey

Ceremony, Reception, Caterer: West Shore Cafe & Inn, Homewood, Tahoe, CA
Wedding Coordinator/Planners/Designers: Summit Soiree
Hair and makeup: Elyssa with Greco Rose Beauty
Bride Spray Tan: Apres Soleil
Florals: Thran's Floral
Bakery: Cindy with El Dorado
Officiant: Gabe Jay (brother-in-law)
Acoustic Duo & DJ:
Wedding Dress: Anne Barge Emmanuelle purchased at Kinsley James, Walnut Creek
Wedding Shoes: wedding shoes: Jimmy Choo

and a special thank you to Chelsea & Sharni for always having my back out in the field. :)

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