MENDOCINO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | ALBION RIVER INN | MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA

Under The Bridge.

Collin and Laura shared a story book wedding under the last standing wooden bridge in California.  Fog rolled by as they exchanged their vows and first kiss. The reception was casually elegant at the Albion River Inn's restaurant.  All was perfectly sweet right down to the sweets table and Laura's berry jam reception gift.

"It was such a pleasure having you photograph our wedding!" ~Laura

Location - Albion River Inn

Flowers - LR Farms

MENDOCINO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | PACIFIC STAR WINERY | MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA

What a beautiful day!  Sunshine, big rolling fields, dramatic coastline, seaside rocks, and a whole lot of family.  Drea and Jay's wedding was full of family, friends, and fun.

"Oh Cassandra!  These are just amazing!!!!  Thank you for making everything so easy and natural for us on our wedding day!!! "  ~Andrea

 

MENDOCINO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | CONTENTO VINEYARD | HOPLAND, CALIFORNIA

A wedding is about more than flowers, white gowns, giant cakes, and lots and lots of pictures.  It is even more than the joining of two people.  It is often about the merging of two families (sometimes more than two).  It is also marriage of beliefs and cultures.  Victor and Caitlin's wedding was very indicative of this as they danced among the grapevines of their Mendocino Vineyard Wedding.

"They are lovely!"  ~Caitlin and Victor

MENDOCINO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | ELK COVE INN ELOPEMENT | MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA

A Rainy Morning.

It had rained on and off the last few days leading up to their big day.  Agatha woke up to a heavy downpour that threatened to move her seaside elopement in-doors.  Then the clouds parted and gave us this spectacular afternoon sunshine.

"Cassandra, we LOVE these! Thank you so much!"  

Ryan + Agatha

Location - Elk Cove Inn

Officiant - James Sibbet

MENDOCINO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | CASPAR ELOPEMENT | MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA

Ocean Kissed Wedding Dress.


It is a unique bride that longs to play in the waves of cool Northern California sea in her wedding dress. Lindsay is a unique bride.  I had so much fun making these portraits with her and her handsome groom Jarod this past weekend.  Love and happiness!

"The pictures are great!"

Jarod + Lindsay

MENDOCINO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | ELOPEMENTS | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

     The lovers, they come from near and from,
     Alone in the dewey mist of the coastal sunsets.
     I am so lucky to bear witness to the tender, whispered promises,
     So heartfelt and so true.
     From these memories in the making
     Images are created to solidify the moment.
     Just breathe,
     I'll remember for you.

Eddie and Stephanie

"The pictures are amazing. Thank you so much!"  ~Stephanie

Location - Elk Cove Inn

Officiant - James Sibbet

MENDOCINO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | THE FIRST OF 2011 | ELK, CALIFORNIA

A beautiful beginning to a new year.  David and Marissa had a beautiful ceremony next to the groves, cliffside at the Little River Inn's White Cottages.  It was a foggy saturated morning that broke just a few short hours before the wedding, leaving the air streaked with golden mist.  Just magical!  This was a day that was truly indicative of just what makes Mendocino an amazing place to live, visit, or get married in.