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It was really no surprise to me that, after days of rain and nothing but rain in the forecast, the sun broke through the clouds during Olivia and Robert's wedding ceremony. This is a radiant couple that make their own sunshine wherever they go. The celebration following their rich, deeply symbolic Greek Orthodox wedding could not have been more perfect. The groom uncorked the festivities by beheading the first bottle of champagne with a saber. Cocktails were served on the rambling deck overlooking a peaceful lake. A magnificent Mediterranean meal was served, complete with baklava made by the bride's grandmother. Toasts brought tears of joy. And then the lodge erupted in Greek dancing....and the Cotton-Eyed Joe.....and everything in-between. The dance floor was packed until the final witching hour. All Olivia and Robert wanted from the very beginning was a traditional wedding and a joyous celebration with their friends and family.....and this darling couple got that in spades.
My first and best friend and incredible photography partner, Lisa, was there to share in the happiness and shoot this wedding along with the amazingly talented Aaron Snow of Aaron Snow Photography, who brought his fresh eye and limitless energy. Helen Orcutt, our great intern, shot the most fun "photobooth" images I've ever seen. Mark and Trisha Von Lanken of Von Wedding of Von Wedding Films master-minded a way to shoot stealth video of our shy bride. Five Oaks Lodge, was the perfect backdrop for the elegant, country-casual ambiance expertly set by Zinke Design. Ann-Marie Foy of The French Bouquet created the exquisite, whimsical florals. Tim Fitzgerald cooked up a great meal. And Matt Blagg with The Wavetones rocked the party all night long. Thank you all for making dreams come true...... ~sophia
My first and best friend and incredible photography partner, Lisa, was there to share in the happiness and shoot this wedding along with the amazingly talented Aaron Snow of Aaron Snow Photography, who brought his fresh eye and limitless energy. Helen Orcutt, our great intern, shot the most fun "photobooth" images I've ever seen. Mark and Trisha Von Lanken of Von Wedding of Von Wedding Films master-minded a way to shoot stealth video of our shy bride. Five Oaks Lodge, was the perfect backdrop for the elegant, country-casual ambiance expertly set by Zinke Design. Ann-Marie Foy of The French Bouquet created the exquisite, whimsical florals. Tim Fitzgerald cooked up a great meal. And Matt Blagg with The Wavetones rocked the party all night long. Thank you all for making dreams come true...... ~sophia
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July 18, 2010
Jamie and Chip live in Manhattan - the concrete jungle pretty - so it was wonderful for them to have their friends and families join them in beautiful Napa Valley California, right in the heart of wine country, for their wedding, June 26, 2010. They made a week of it and had their rehearsal dinner in Sonoma (see below), wedding at The Carneros Orchard, and Sunday brunch at The Farm at Carneros. Their closest friends and families attended this very private event. Jamie & Chip's love story started many years ago. Their families have known each other for decades, they all went to school together, shared many of life's ups and downs, and everyone was thrilled when they fell in love! We are friends of both so it was great to be with everyone for such a fun time. My husband, Jay, (my old 2nd shooter) came out of retirement to help me out on this one. So, this wedding was very special for lots of people, not the least of which was Jamie and Chip! Chip is a bit of a romantic - {he just doesn't want anyone to know he is) and Jamie is as beautiful on the inside as she is the outside. That's kind of ... perfect. Beautiful landscapes, paper umbrellas for shade, lemonade stand at the ceremony - the beautiful details go on and on - all on the canvas of this beautiful landscape called Napa Valley.
Suzy Berberian says:
Thank you for posting these images...just beautiful! It was a pleasure working with you and your husband.
(07.27.10 @ 04:49 PM)
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July 18, 2010
We arrived in San Francisco mid-week for Jamie and Chip's wedding, and traveled to the Napa Valley where it was being held. It was the last week in June and it was a little chilly in San Francisco - 50's & 60's - but warmed up a bit as we made our way into Napa. Gorgeous all around. The wedding party was staying at the destination - The Carneros Inn and we headed over for the rehearsal. Jamie and Chip were to be married in the orchard with a beautiful panoramic view of the Napa Valley. Following the rehearsal, all friends and family in for the wedding met at The Farm at Carneros for cocktails and then we all drove over to The Estate in Sonoma for a wonderful rehearsal dinner, Italian, of course, and served family style, an appropriate setting for the tons of heartfelt toasts to the couple. Here's a few of the highlights:
There's always one, isn't there? :D
There's always one, isn't there? :D
Brooke Baglietto says:
Loved this couple, loved this wedding! I had no doubt this couple would take beautiful photos, but wow!!! These are gorgeous; I can't wait to see the rest.
(07.20.10 @ 12:36 PM)
The Verser Family says:
Jaime and Chip, what a wonderful time we all had at both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Your pictures are beautiful and your life is going to be so wonderful.
(07.31.10 @ 05:23 PM)
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A summer night in Oklahoma, under the stars was the perfect place for Libby and Spencer to pledge their love to one another, and become husband and wife. The Golf Club of Oklahoma set this perfect stage and on June 18th, Libby and Spencer said "I do". Summer green and deep purple made a spectacular display in flowers by The Bridal Garden, a cake that looked totally like the bride's dress by Icing on the Top, with wedding cookie favors and sparklers for the send off. It was like a fairytale but with a golf cart instead of a pumpkin coach! The bride's mother coordinated everything and still managed to look like Grace Kelly for the wedding. It's easy to see where the Nichols girls get "it". I just love this family and was so happy to see Libby marry someone who obviously adores her and wants nothing more. Spencer is her rock and she is his soft place to fall. The fit is glove-like. Todd Scott Ballje from Beautiful Day Images in OKC came up and shot in my place with Sophia for the day, on a moment's notice. I can't thank him enough. I've never missed a wedding before and even though we always have a "plan" in place for it just in case, it's awesome to know that I had so many professional photographers who called and offered to help out and that Libby and Spencer had no worries on their big day! Sorry I missed it but it looks like a joyous time was had by all!
Libby says:
Love the pics Lisa!! We had so much fun and it was totally captured! :)
(07.14.10 @ 09:02 AM)
Lindsay says:
Lib, these are outstanding! I can't wait to see more :)
(07.14.10 @ 09:26 AM)
Schuyler says:
Awwww this look so good! What a great night! Cant wait to see all of them!
(07.14.10 @ 01:07 PM)
Lisa says:
So glad you're loving them Libby! Sophia and Todd did a great job for you guys! Can't wait to make your album!
(07.14.10 @ 10:26 PM)
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Meghan & Jonathan are so in love with each other. When they look at each other it's almost as if the rest of the world goes away. I even felt like an intruder a couple of times. (I snapped out of it though). These two are darling to be with, honestly, so smart, sweet and just plain fun. (Okay, the bride sent paint chips to her bridesmaids and MOH and told them to just get a dress that matched pretty close. She didn't even see most of them until the wedding day. LOVE IT!} They so get us too and it's always a joy to work with people who want to play with us, and make a little time for it on their wedding day! This is another couple who planned a "first look". One, so they could get more fun pictures of their love story (about 100 more images!) and two, so they could get all their family pictures taken BEFORE the ceremony and go directly to their reception with their guests. We've become big fans of this plan because it's just so smart and fun! I love to see the looks they give each other and the special time they have together. Jonathan was really checking out the dress and veil and was a bit awestruck. It's just the best! Afterwards, we had a fun little session across the street at an old-fashioned park with a vintage ferris wheel. Sophia took one for the team and climbed aboard for the ride! They had an outdoor ceremony on the lawn of their reception site - waterside and glorious with vows that left tears in everyone's eyes. The Wavetones cranked up the sound for the reception, where the bride and groom treated their guests to spectacular fare and beverage until the wee hours.When the bride puts her boots on...watch out! Beautiful flowers in shades of blue, to match the brides sapphires, in
vintage teacups and silver vases, a cake bar with so many cakes it was
hard to choose, and family fave cookies to take home! More tops to my
muffins but they were sooo good! Speaking of hard to choose... here's
just a few! And a few more... :D
Libby says:
Love the pics! What a unique and awesome couple!
(07.09.10 @ 09:59 AM)
Libby says:
Love the pics! What a unique and awesome couple!
(07.09.10 @ 09:59 AM)
Libby says:
Love the pics! What a unique and awesome couple!
(07.09.10 @ 10:02 AM)
Lisa Porter says:
this is so fun! where is this little park with the ferris wheel?
(07.11.10 @ 11:24 AM)
Lisa says:
It's in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Very fun!
(07.11.10 @ 12:23 PM)
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I love these!! perfect job mom, lisa and aaron! best wedding ever! :)
(07.20.10 @ 08:03 AM)LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Perfect as usual :) Thanks to everyone who helped make the day so wonderful for my Olivia!
(07.20.10 @ 08:53 AM)Olivia, your wedding was so beautiful! I loved every minute of it. It was so full of life and energy! Congratulations! Thanks for letting me be there.
(07.20.10 @ 10:12 AM)Wouldn't miss the baby girl getting married! It was nothing short of fabulous! So happy for you two! xxoo
(07.20.10 @ 11:07 AM)Wow! I was so excited that i misspelled my name! ha!
(07.20.10 @ 12:26 PM)These are gorgeous! You are soooo talented! Love, Rose
(07.20.10 @ 01:19 PM)Wow. Just spotted your work on the web. So elegant. Very inspiring, Love it!
(07.20.10 @ 02:35 PM)What an excellent wedding!
(07.20.10 @ 03:33 PM)smiles for the bride+groom, and smiles for aaron the photographer! ... :) congratulations, friend; the best of images, always --
(07.20.10 @ 05:46 PM)Oh my word, the more pictures I see the more beautiful that day becomes (as if that was even possible!!). What incredible photos, Oliv you are just glowing. It's obvious just how happy you and Bobby make it other. Love you dearly!
(07.20.10 @ 10:25 PM)LOVED THE PICTURES!!!!!!
(07.21.10 @ 05:22 PM)LOVED THE WEDDING!!!!!!
LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!
My personal favorite French Bouquet and Zinke Design wedding of the year for sure! The rich culture, ideal design, swoon-worthy flowers, and I-need-to-have bridesmaid necklaces are brilliant! Everything is just so lovely. Loving this wedding and blog post!!
(08.19.10 @ 03:56 AM)