We couldn’t be happier for Jennifer and Chris; through the process of preparing their day at the Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center in Brentwood, CA, we had plenty of opportunity to find out how great they are as a couple. We had a feeling that they might become some of our favorite people when we first met them, a feeling that was cemented when we had the chance to work with them for their Palace of Fine Arts/Sutro Baths engagement session. There is a very palpable love between these two, and their wedding day put that on showcase in the best ways.
For a couple who have been together and as through as much as these two (close to a decade together, and beautiful baby girl between them!), it was a powerful watching them exchange vows with so much meaning. Since they have shared so much together, no one could fault them for taking their wedding day as de rigeur, and approach it with a sense of inevitability and commonplace. This was not Jennifer and Chris. Their vows were voiced with sentiment matched only by the touches and glances shared between them.
Jennifer and Chris were meant to be together, and this feeling was shared by everyone in attendance. There was an overwhelming feeling of celebration for these two cementing their commitment to each other. Jennifer’s bridesmaids were beautiful and there for her every step of their day, and groomsmen were cool, colorful, and never held their excitment for the couple back. Groomsmen breaking out in chants of "Baby Doll!" in reference to Jenn & Chris' little one during the reception was heartwarming and a little unexpected from a group of cool dudes.
An excited grand entrance lead to heartfelt speeches that gave way to a spirited dance floor, along with a sighting of the groom’s dad on the dance floor. Everyone was inspired to celebrate Jennifer and Chris, and it was great fun and an honor to cover their day for them.
Special thanks go out to Jason Lee of The Lee Studio, who was nice enough to shoot along side us, and share his acclaimed work. He was an indispensable part of the coverage, and we were lucky to have him. If you love great photography, and especially if you're from the San Francisco Bay Area, check out his Kickstarter-funded photobook, Of Places and People.
-Joseph & April
courtesy Jason Lee of TheLeeStudio.com
courtesy Jason Lee of TheLeeStudio.com
courtesy Jason Lee of TheLeeStudio.com
Ceremony/Reception - Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center, Brentwood, CA
Bridal Hair/Makeup - Petra Martinez, Salon Epiffani
Florist - Paula's Family Florist
Cake - TL Cakes
Photobooth - 143 Photobooths
Officiant - Steve Siglin