Daniel & Jenna Backyard Wedding | Temecula Valley Wedding Photographer

Jessy and I met Jenna and Daniel in Hawaii at her friends wedding.  Loved them from the start... They are both lawyers (they met at school actually).  They actually helped me with my contract!  They are both laid back, easy going, hilarious.  

Their day ran smoothly from start to finish.   I loved catching Jenna's eye so many times during the day - I knew exactly what she was thinking and it made me laugh a lot - she really is so funny.   I loved that she got choked up when she saw him for the first time...I don't think she was expecting that. She was so easy to photograph and the lighting and the way her bridal's turned out are some of my favorite shots.   Sometimes we don't have time to do a mini shoot of the bride on the day but we did on Jenna's day and I was so happy.    Daniel is a fun, loving, and awesome guy.  He is so in to Jenna and adores everything about her.  They are going to be amazing married and I can't wait to meet their children.  Daniel loves having fun and Jenna loves to laugh with him.  

The bridal party was so fun to be with as well - it was all in the family.  The whole thing had a family feel - from the bridal party, to the fun family photos- to the ceremony and reception.  Even though it wasn't a super small wedding as there were many guests, it just felt small and intimate.  I think that also has to do with the fact that it was at their home.  Backyard weddings are becoming my favorites.

And as a disclaimer, I know I post a lot of pictures - but most people don't get to see what their wedding album will basically contain.  It takes me a long time to blog but I do it for the couple and their friends.  I love sharing what the whole day looked like.

Venue: Jenna's Grandma's for getting ready and the ceremony and her home for the reception

Second Shooter: Carri Roman

Wedding Coordinator:  Absolutely Events 

Cake: Cakes to Celebrate Debbie McLaughlin 

Hair artist: Tymorie Covington (she's doing another one of my brides next year conincidentally!)

Makeup:  Cole Lasher

Wedding Gown: Made by pieces of her mother's wedding gown 

Bridesmaids Dresses: Belle Mariee 

DJ: Jesse from LSM Entertainment 

Florist: Fifi from Finicky Flowers

Caterer:  Paula Femino

Minister:  John Reeve

Singing at ceremony:  The Workman Family

Enjoy...

Someone mentioned that this next picture is Norman Rockwell like...I just love it! His expression is priceless....Sparkler pictures are always my favs...especially when they turn out like this!