Last September, I shot a wedding along with two other photographers. Three photographers covering one wedding sounds a bit “paparazzi-esque” to me, but this wedding was so meticulously planned in every way, I think we needed all three of us to capture every moment and detail. After dating for ten years, Maggie and Chris were finally tying the knot and Maggie had taken advantage of the long dating/engagement period to make sure everything turned out as she had always envisioned. I don’t know that I will end up getting around to processing this whole wedding (since I was shooting for another photographer, Honey Stetson) but I just had to showcase some of the gorgeous details.
Because I am near Temecula, CA, I tend to shoot at a lot of wineries. I can’t complain much because wineries and Southern California in general are very picturesque. But it’s nice to get a change of scenery and The Twin Oaks House & Garden did not disappoint. It was a unique venue to start with and had so many great period details. Also, it was outside and allowed the wedding party to enjoy the beautiful grounds.
One thing that Maggie really went all out on was the flowers. They were beautiful and abundant, incorporated into every aspect of the decor. Another really neat feature was a dessert buffet where all sorts of delectable pastries awaited the incoming guests. It was a great way to welcome everyone!
One thing that really impressed me about this wedding was the emphasis placed on the guests. For the children, there was a clown who did face painting and balloon animals. There was the dessert buffet. There was dancing and delicious cake. The venue was open to everyone so that people could walk around and explore. There were ice water stations and fans to help their guests combat the heat. It was really awesome and everyone – especially the kids – really enjoyed themselves. After talking with some of the guests, I was told that Chris and Maggie are always like that – always thinking of their friends and family.
Looking back on this wedding, what I remember most was the close-knit sense of family in this group. Chris and Maggie took pains to take care of everybody’s comfort, so that all the guests could have a wonderful time. And not only did those details serve their main purpose, but they also looked great in the process!
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