Julie and Dan's glorious wedding-day sunset

As if it weren't enough that we got some stunning photos earlier that day, in the creek, when the sun went down the clouds lit up with one of the most dramatic color displays I've seen.  (I had to work quickly because sunset doesn't last long!)  Talk about a perfect outdoor-wedding moment.  The heavens were smiling on Julie and Dan's wedding day!

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Have a great weekend, everyone!  :)

Kelsey

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Dan and Julie's wedding

Dan and Julie were married on June 16 in the lovely Livermore garden of Julie's parents.  That Saturday was the hottest day this year, so far -- I think the high was 106F!  The couple was so happy, and we were all so glad to share their happiness, that the heat just didn't matter.  They have been planning this wedding for almost a year and a half and it was great to see how beautifully everything came together.

It was an honor to be asked by Julie and Dan to be their photographer.  I love being able to create photos for my family, knowing this is something they can treasure forever.  And it was fun to photograph a wedding where I knew three-quarters of the guests! :) (Looking forward to another wonderful family wedding in a couple months, my cousin Carla and her awesome fiance Kevin!)  Julie became my cousin when her mother married my dad's brother (who also has a daughter named Julie -- maybe great minds think alike?). It's a treat to share family ties with such a thoughtful, sincere person. Dan, you chose well!  You two are wonderful together!

As you can see, Julie has a knack for designing an event with perfect vintage elegance, down to the last pretty peony flower. She's amazing -- not a detail was left out, yet she was incredibly relaxed and calm. Planning a wedding is a supreme challenge and knowing Julie and Dan, it shouldn't be surprising that they put together a lovely day and were able to enjoy it!

Julie's mother Dianne and my uncle Jerry (below) were married at Ravenswood, a historic estate in Livermore, years ago.  So it was special to be able to spend an hour doing photos there before Julie and Dan's wedding -- in spite of the heat it was a great place to create some lovely outdoor portraits.

 

 

  

 

The flower dog, flower girl, and ring bearer!  (These guys are pros...I think it's the third time I've photographed them in a wedding...)

 

There were many poignant moments throughout the day as we remembered loved ones who have passed on. Julie and Dan's fathers and Jerry's first wife have passed away, and Julie carried this special remembrance of her father on her bouquet.

 

 

I love the way the light softens soon after the sun goes down...one my favorite times in an outdoor wedding.

 

Florist: Anne Mendenhall

Site decor: Milk Glass Vintage

Cake: Cake Delight

There's another photo I can't wait to share -- we had a stunning sunset -- but I'm still sorting and editing and haven't gotten to it yet.  Soon. :) (See the previous post for one of the most amazing photos of the whole day!)

Julie and Dan, may you enjoy many, many years of married happiness, and may life's path bring you many joys -- all the sweeter because you get to share them together!

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Kelsey

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Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer
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Julie and Dan "sneak peek"...a perfect moment!

I'm sorting/editing Julie and Dan's wedding images and will do a full post soon...but I couldn't wait any longer to share this one!!!  It was one of those perfect moments that my happy little outdoor-wedding-photographer heart dreams of...green trees, shiny water, warm sunlight, and this wonderful bride and groom!

More later.  :)

Kelsey

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Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer
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Dan and Julie ~ engagement session in San Francisco

It's so much fun to photograph people who are clearly meant for each other!  :) I'm so happy for my cousin Julie Thompson and her fiancee Dan...they're awesome together.

I love engagement sessions because I'm not just taking pretty photos, I'm portraying a couple's relationship.  And I love how these came out...you can really see the deep friendship, trust, and love that Julie and Dan have for each other.  :)

Dan plays the guitar beautifully -- the acoustics here were amazing, and I wished we'd had time for him to play longer.  You should have heard the music echoing through the huge brick hallway.

Drama...

(Well, yes, this one was a bit of a damp experience for all of us...but I think you'll agree the photo was worth it!)

And lastly, one of my favorite engagement session photos ever!  So romantic!!

I'll be posting more photos on Facebook as well.  :)

Till next time, friends!  God bless!

- Kelsey

Discovering beauty...

Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer
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