This past weekend marked a very important day for Tony and me….one year ago at this time we had just concluded all of the planning and the guests and the emotions that go along with having a wedding. I remember feeling that deflated feeling when I had to say goodbye to all of our special people who had come to support us in the tiny town of Murphys. It was OUR WEDDING and it seams like it happened a million moons ago. But at the same time – we’re in awe that we’ve come through an entire year as husband and wife already. Especially since I had only done the post-processing on about 10 of the images until today!!!! This is one of the down-sides to being a full-time photographer – your personal projects are always last in line!

Well, since I’m a little behind on our 365 project – I thought I’d take the opportunity to play catch-up and post the story of our wedding (which is something I’ve been meaning to do for the last year). I want to thank our Photographer, Mike Graffinia for providing us with all of these beautiful images in a RAW format and allowing me to do my thing with them! Also, our caterer was the bomb….Karen Henderson of Lila and Sage. She made sure we were well-pampered through-out our planning process and on the day of the wedding.  Thank you Karen for tending to every detail and also playing the part of coordinator throughout the process.

Our location was stunning at Stevenot Winery and continues to be a one of our favorite places to visit and buy wine whenever we find ourselves in Murphys (which is quite a bit now that we’re shooting weddings there a few times a year).  Any brides wishing to get married here – contact Al Munari at 209-728-3436 x11 for more information. He and his staff are very accomodating and easy to get along with. One more mention…Kathy and the Country Flower Hutch for providing me with only the finest flowers and understanding my wish to have the very best!

A note to our parents, thank you so much for providing us with all of the resources to plan such a fabulous day! Without your love and support – we would have never gotten there!

Most of all to my Tony, you’re the best husband I could ever hope for! Thank you for giving everything you have to our relationship! And for making me laugh – even when I’m crying. And for inspiring that thing in me that makes me want to tell you I love you a million times a day. (gosh, I know that gets annoying) Most of all,  thank you for believing in me and my photography. Without you, this blog and this businees wouldn’t exist. I love you so much! Happy Anniversary!