During our weeks of back and forth planning Danielle had mentioned to me her and her husband Jason were planning a Vow Renewal ceremony. I absolutely loved her excitement she had about marrying her husband again. It was a contagious joy as she shared with me how many days (yes days) she had been loving this man. I mean how adorable is that?! She ended up asking me if I photographed weddings. Well let me say I LOVE weddings but I do not really love the idea of photographing a huge wedding. I just envision these wild bridezillas and extreme stress going on behind the scenes of these giant perfect productions and that is so not me lol. I explained to her that if it was a small ceremony/celebration I would completely be into it and honored to capture their special day. Details were worked out and I was counting the days along with her to witness the magical love these two shared.
The day has arrived! Of course every bride wants to look her best and Danielle was no different. I snuck over to the Sasee Salon in Cotati to see Danielle getting all sorts of fabulous!
Danielle and Jason chose the sweetest venue. The Church of the Oaks is an adorable chapel with a great on site hall for their reception. The church was completed in 1907! It really is a site to see. You can feel the history it contains as soon as you walk in the chapel. I snuck in before the ceremony to peak in on the personal touches Danielle had done with the chapel.
Once Danielle was all gorgeous it was time to meet up with all her girls back at The Rose Cottage. Danielle was seriously the ideal bride to work with. She was calm and sweet the entire time. I really enjoyed getting to see and meet all those closest to her. She had sisters, best friends, nieces and her darling daughter by her side.
I can not even put into words how much I loved Danielle's broach bouquet she made, The way it glimmered and sparkled was fit for a princess! Then there was her dress!!
She was finally ready after so many years to have the fairy-tale moment she deserved! On her way to have a special sneak peak private moment with her husband. This was the biggest thing Danielle stressed to me she wanted captured. It was imperative that I captured the look on Jason's face when he saw her for the first time. It was such a precious time for them and I was behind my camera holding my breathe as watched the moment unfold. Jason said to her how she still gave him butterflies and I may or may not had to wipe tears from my own eyes as I captured Danielle's :)
Here comes The Bride....and the Bridal Party!
The Ceremony was lovely. They read their vows and decided on the unity sand as symbolism of their joining together.
MR. and MRS Thorpe!
She is truly a beautiful person inside and out!
I loved the details Danielle and Jason put into their special day. It just so happened they chose my favorite colors!
I will end with just a few photos from the reception. What a fun group!
Danielle and Jason thank you for letting me capture your special day! It was a pleasure to be present at such a celebration of love and commitment. I wish you many years of happiness together.
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