professionalphotography – Shanti Duprez Fine Portrait Photography

I feel so lucky to have been the one to capture this amazing day! Marg and John wanted to throw a wedding for their daughter that really encompassed who she is… and boy did they! This sweet soul of a bride has so much depth, warmth and compassion to all that is around her and in return tends to attract the same energy back.

Rachel and Bud love the ocean. They love their friends. And they love their family. All of these things were present with a beautiful wedding day at the famous Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay. What made this day even more special were the small yet big touches these two brought in to their day from the private oyster toast at sunset to the custom written welcome notes to each and every guest, not one mirroring the other… all unique to that individual it was given too… who does that? Rachel and Bud do!

And then lets talk about Sam’s… obviously the staff and the food are off the charts… but really, how do you go wrong with all you can eat Lobster and a New England style clam bake… the food never ended… it was incredible!

Thanks to all of these fellow vendors for making this day come to life!

DJ and Lighting: Verduccies https://www.wearevep.com

Cake: Creative International http://gerhardmichler.com

Flowers: Branch Out https://www.branchouteventdesign.com

Officiant: Ceremonies by Alison http://www.ceremoniesbyalison.com/CeremoniesbyAlison.com/Welcome.html

Hotel: Beach House Hotel https://www.beach-house.com

And of course, a big shout out to Linda Hylen who was the wedding coordinator from the beginning! She came with a huge recommendation to the Marg and John… and boy did she surpass all we could hope for!

Finally I get to talk about this day. This day had so much heart, love and soul for this amazing couple, deserved nothing less than the very best our magical coastside and the Oceano had to deliver. I have so many favorites at this wedding… but I loved all the coastal vibes that got included in this day that took it from a large wedding to a very intimate wedding based on the energy and love for this couple. My favorite were the wedding favors that were custom labeled and homemade from the bride’s mom from her own successful business called Spread the Love… if you have never tasted this jam, its to die for! I especially loved how these were presented on rustic engraved wood pieces made by JRB Woodworking. Also, accenting their day were the flowers from Alena Jean Florist… she never disappoints… the perfect combinations of soft pinks and creams and grey’s that brought the elegance of this day to life! But again, her family stepped in by taking on the beautiful centerpieces and boutonnièresfor the boys! Love it!

And the bitter sweet moment of this day was capturing a great man, the father of the groom and his love for his family… unfortunately they had to say goodbye to him shortly after this day. And this is why photography is so important. I feel so blessed to have witnessed and captured this memory for them. To cherish forever!

A special shout out to these fellow rock stars for making this day perfect!

Florist: Alena Jean Florist http://alenasdesigns.com/index2.php

DJ: Steve with Function45 http://sacramentoweddingdj.com

Spread the Love: https://www.spreadthelovejelly.com/