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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Empire Mine Wedding | Suzan & Shane

"Shane and I aren't nervous at all. We're both just so ready to be married," said Suzan. It's no wonder as their relationship was a long distance one spanning from Grass Valley to Santa Maria, California. And it just seems appropriate that a relationship that began at a random meetup at a wedding should begin anew at another wedding, this time celebrating the two of them. Set in the beautiful gardens of Empire Mine State Park, family and friends gathered to celebrate. Though the distance is something they still have to overcome, and there will be other trials along the way, Suzan and Shane committed to honor, cherish, and love each other--forever. Thanks Michele for inviting me along to shoot with you!

One of the groomsmen gave Shane a special cufflink that represented his heritage.

Groom and groomsman crossing arms with cufflinks at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Groom and groomsmen hanging out for a group picture at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Groom looking cool for a portrait at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Groom and groomsmen wearing sunglasses for a picture at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Suzan and Shane chose a First Look, to see each other before the wedding. Both were so ready to be married!
Bride and groom at their first look, seeing each other for the first time, at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

The bride's peony bouquet at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Love that she chose blue suede heels!
Bride holding up her wedding dress wearing blue suede heels at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Favorite! Empire Mine is the perfect place for a wedding or bride & groom portraits!
Bride and groom next to a stone wall for a portrait at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

These amazing peonies as well as the other florals were designed by Foothill Flowers.
Groom holding the bride's pink and white peony bouquet at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

I usually have a love fest with color, but these just had to black and white! Aren't they a stunning couple?
Sweet and laughing black and white bride and groom portraits at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Bride looking over the groom's shoulder at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

One of my favorite moments, when the groom sees the bride coming down the aisle...so not diminished by the First Look at all! Shane even had to look away for awhile to regain his composure. ;-)
Groom seeing his bride coming down the aisle at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Bride, groom, wedding party, and pastor at the beginning of the ceremony at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Ring bearer and flower girl at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Finally married!
Excited bride and groom coming back down the aisle at an Empire Mine State Park wedding

Christopher's Catering Co began the reception with some delish food while Mountain Event Productions acted as the host and kept the party going late into the night!
Bride and groom toasting during their reception at an Empire Mine State Park wedding


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2 comments:

Butterfly Chaser Photography said...

These are stunning Lydia! Great captures! My favorite is the bride looking over the groom's shoulder, excellent use of DOF!

greg whatley said...

Lydia,

Very very quality shots...you rock!!

Greg Whatley

Mountain Event Productions