Vizcaya Sacramento Wedding | Melissa and Martin
Vizcaya Sacramento Wedding | Melissa and Martin

Melissa and Martin had a beautiful night wedding at the Vizcaya in Sacramento, Ca! Filled with winter touches like an adult hot chocolate bar, and neutral colors, the whole evening also combined Martin's Filipino culture and their love of nature and the outdoors. They wanted to keep things simple and elegant, to compliment their minimalist tastes. Mixing in greenery with their neutral palette, the whole wedding was just perfectly complimented the historical mansion venue of Vizcaya. Built in the 1890’s, the mansion has several locations for ceremonies, and a beautiful reception hall. I have some quotes from Melissa spread throughout the photos, so scroll down to see what she had to say about all the beauty of their wedding!

”Enjoy every moment because the day will fly by and be over before you know it.” - Melissa

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WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, Vizcaya Sacramento, Sacramento, Destination
High Hill Ranch Maternity Session in Placerville, Ca | Stahl Family
High Hill Ranch Maternity Session in Placerville, Ca | Stahl Family

It is the year of the Stahl’s; with them getting married earlier March 2017, adopting Mr. Archie a few months before hand, and now 7 months later being pregnant with a gorgeous baby boy. We met back up at High Hill Ranch up in Placerville, Ca for Marlee’s maternity shoot; not just so I could buy an Apple Pie for Thanksgiving, but also because the sunsets you get amidst the apple trees are just gorgeous. It was such a pleasure getting to hang with their family again, and I swear Ava is growing like a weed. Still a dancer, and so many more sentences being said. I love this family, and can’t wait to meet their little boy Kylan whenever he decides to come.

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FamilyJennifer LourieMaternity, High Hill Ranch, California, Placerville
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve Engagement Session in San Luis Obispo, Ca | Diana and William
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve Engagement Session in San Luis Obispo, Ca | Diana and William

It was so much fun getting to photograph Diana and William at the Los Osos Oaks State Reserve in San Luis Obispo, Ca! These two met in SLO, so it only made sense to do their engagement session at some nearby beautiful areas. After photographing in this incredible forest, we went to the Montaña de Oro State Park beach for sunset, and had the chance to play in the waves!

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EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, San Luis Obispo, Destination
Destination Bard Mansion Wedding in Port Hueneme, Ca | Audrey and Dwight
Destination Bard Mansion Wedding in Port Hueneme, Ca | Audrey and Dwight

Audrey and Dwight traveled from their home state of Oregon to get married where they grew up in Southern California, and the historic Bard Mansion in Port Hueneme, CA. This stunning historical venue, made for the perfect location for all of their out of town guests to join for their wedding. Besides just wearing her Nana’s beautiful dress for the better part of the day, (scroll down to see a side by side shot of Audrey and one of her Nana from her wedding day!) her friends and family came together to help make the entire day special.

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WeddingJennifer LourieBard Mansion, California, Ventura, Destination
Ranch Engagement Session in California | Gina and Jordan
Ranch Engagement Session in California | Gina and Jordan

Angelina and Jordan have the cutest engagement story I’ve ever heard, and it is probably because their love started before they were 8 years old. Angelina and Jordan knew each other through their families, and played together on the very same ranch that Jordan proposed on 20 years later. What makes all of this even more special, is that Angelina is also a photographer! I absolutely love getting to photograph other photographer’s and it is easy to say that my little photographer heart soured pretty high as we explored their gorgeous property. It was also only fitting that we included their gorgeous puppy Asher in their engagement photos, as he was there for the proposal.

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EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Dog, Destination
Pizza and Puppies Engagement Session in Southern California | Kassidy and Andrew
Pizza and Puppies Engagement Session in Southern California | Kassidy and Andrew

When a couple decides that not only do they want to bring their dog to their engagement session, but they also plan on bringing a pizza- well color me excited. This was Kassidy and Andrew’s dream engagement session, and I have to say that it’s pretty much mine as well. We met at the nearby La Brea Tar Pits park, as it is next door to their favorite pizza place: Apollonia's Pizzeria! The people at Apollonia's Pizzeria were even nice enough to create a pineapple heart, and for all you haters; yes, pineapple does belong on pizza.

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EngagementJennifer LourieDog, California, Los Angeles, Destination
Video Game Inspired Offbeat Wedding at Eden Gardens in Moorpark, Ca | Blyth and Danny
Video Game Inspired Offbeat Wedding at Eden Gardens in Moorpark, Ca | Blyth and Danny

I am absolutely in love with everything about Blyth and Danny’s beautiful, offbeat wedding at Eden Gardens in Moorpark, Ca. Blyth and Danny are definitely two individuals who beat to their own drum, and that drum just happens to be a very Nintendo colored one. Irish born Blyth dreamed of being a princess at her wedding, and with the picturesque Eden Gardens as their venue choice, and her Maggie Soterro gown, she achieved it. What sets her apart in her princess dreams, was it just happened to be Princess Zelda.

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WeddingJennifer LourieEden Gardens, California, Moorpark, Destination
Winter Engagement Session in Millennium Park in Downtown Chicago, IL | Kelsey and Jordan
Winter Engagement Session in Millennium Park in Downtown Chicago, IL | Kelsey and Jordan

Kelsey and Jordan got married in Asheville, North Carolina, so it was such an amazing honor to get to do their engagement photos in Millennium Park in Chicago, IL where they live! We decided on Millennium Park in the heart of the city, as the two live downtown- and absolutely love all of the picturesque architecture. As unpredictable as the weather in Chicago is, we were super lucky to get a clear winter day with the sun peaking through the buildings. Also as popular as this spot is for weddings, we were blessed to get to spend it alone. These two lovebirds were an absolute treat to get to spend the afternoon with, and I cannot imagine a more gorgeous couple to get to tie the knot together.

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EngagementJennifer LourieIllinois, Millennium Park, Chicago, Destination
Wedding Anniversary in Grand Canyon National Park, Az | Elizabeth and Caleb
Wedding Anniversary in Grand Canyon National Park, Az | Elizabeth and Caleb

There is nothing I love more than seeing my couples featured on amazing sites like Something Turquoise!

Elizabeth and Caleb have been married for 10 blissful years, having met in high school and just recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. They had planned on renewing their vows as well as having photos taken to commemorate the occasion, but through unforeseen life circumstances the plans fell through and it was put off. Elizabeth is a local photographer to the Flagstaff area and Caleb is a firefighter, so their schedules allowed for us to make this occasion the something special they both deserved. Lucky for us, the morning of the 25th the Grand Canyon released that the South Rim would be open for visitors and we were greeted with snow capped peaks and 18-degree weather.

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WeddingJennifer LourieTrash the Dress, Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park, Destination
Tropical Destination Wedding in Costa Rica | Paola and Zach
Tropical Destination Wedding in Costa Rica | Paola and Zach

I am so stoked that these two were featured on Destination Wedding Details. If every wedding I could have was in a country filled with wild animals and alligators; I would be down every single time.

Paola & Zach dreamed of a destination wedding in Costa Rica where Paola was raised, and their dreams of eloping came incredibly true with the help of her friends and family. Renting a private house with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, they chose to drive down to the nearby beach for an ocean view ceremony complete with thunder clouds. What made the day extra special though, was the random tropical storm that rolled in as quickly as it rolled out. Drenching everyone to the bone, it cleared up just in time for their ceremony to be had in front of their beach location.

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WeddingJennifer LourieCosta Rica, Destination, World
The Gardens at Los Robles Maternity session in Thousand Oaks, Ca | Brittany and Johnny
The Gardens at Los Robles Maternity session in Thousand Oaks, Ca | Brittany and Johnny

Brittany and Johnny were married at The Gardens at Los Robles, in Thousand Oaks, Ca and their wedding was just absolutely beautiful. When they celebrated their 1 year anniversary, they wanted a photo shoot at the same venue that they got married at exactly a year later! The day was full of some amazing surprises; starting with Johnny bringing their wedding vows. Something that Brittany did not know about! After re-enacting their ceremony site, their first kiss, and even a sunset picture next to the lake we called it a day. What both Johnny and I found out later though, was that Brittany was pregnant on this anniversary with a baby boy! I’m pretty sure surprise maternity shoots are my new favorite things.

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FamilyJennifer LourieThe Gardens at Los Robles, Maternity, California, Manning Park, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara
Montana de Oro Beach Engagement Session in San Luis Obispo, Ca | Diana and William
Montana de Oro Beach Engagement Session in San Luis Obispo, Ca | Diana and William

Diana and William chose the San Luis Obispo, Ca area for their beautiful engagement session, since that’s where all of their memories meeting were made. Diana is the most incredible map sleuth, and found not only an amazing forest to shoot at, but also the most stunning beach I’ve ever seen. We started at Los Osos Oaks State Reserve jumping near trees and around the occasional slab of poison oak, and moved onto the Montaña de Oro State Park. The whole session was such a dream and their love shown through with every image and cuddle.

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EngagementJennifer LourieMontana de Oro Beach, California, San Luis Obispo, Destination
Ice House Reservoir, Ca Engagement Session | Joey and Nathan
Ice House Reservoir, Ca Engagement Session | Joey and Nathan

You have to go check these two out on MountainSide Bride! It was so awesome that they were featured for their amazing taste in mountains!

We were hoping for a snowy session up at Ice House Reservoir, but instead we were blessed with some of the best sunset light ever mixed with the gorgeous Icehouse Lake! The pine trees and mountainous background were a beautiful contrast to their High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens wedding that will be happening next spring. Joey and Nathan were an absolute treat to get to photograph, full of smiles and giggles the entire time and I am so excited to get celebrate their wedding in 2017.

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EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Ice House Reservoir, Placerville, Destination
Outdoor Wedding at Limoneira Ranch in Santa Paula, Ca | Katie and Brian
Outdoor Wedding at Limoneira Ranch in Santa Paula, Ca | Katie and Brian

The only thing missing from Katie and Brian’s beautiful spring wedding at Limoneria Ranch in Santa Paula, Ca was their Siberian Husky Dakota. Dakota was able to join us for their engagement session at Placerita Canyon State Park, CA, but would have been just too excited for all of their family and guests. Founded in 1893, Limoneria Ranch is smack dab in the middle of Santa Paula’s “Citrus Capital of the World”, and is the county’s largest producer of oranges, avocados, and lemons. If the venue couldn’t be any cooler for a wedding, guests are allowed to walk around the orange grove and take some home! But nothing could have made the night more special than the love between these two, and all of these gorgeous emotions.

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WeddingJennifer LourieLimoneira Ranch, California, Ventura, Destination
Winter Maternity Session in Truckee, Ca | Megan
Winter Maternity Session in Truckee, Ca | Megan

Mama Needs a Cocktail is such a fun blog that featured the gorgeous Megan!

Megan and I were so absolutely blessed with not only finding some snow, but a beautiful roaring river in Truckee, California for her maternity session. The temperature was cold, and Megan battled the snow for her baby bump photos like a champion. We even were able to get a peak of sunset while shooting. Pink Blush Maternity made for the perfect outfit to match the beautiful environment.

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FamilyJennifer LourieWinter, California, Maternity, Truckee
Winter Engagement Session in Truckee, Ca | Marlee and Michael
Winter Engagement Session in Truckee, Ca | Marlee and Michael

These two were featured on Let's Bee Together! Go check it out!

It may have taken a 6 hour drive to Sacramento, and an hour and a half drive to Truckee, Ca to find snow, but by gosh I found it! Nothing is sweeter than photographing a couples engagement photos in the same place that the proposal happened, and I was blessed with that opportunity with Michael and Marlee. After proposing at their family cabin in Truckee several months prior, we journeyed back to the same spot, and the same tree, to snuggle in the snow before their wedding in March at the Vizcaya in Sacramento, Ca.

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EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Winter, Truckee, Destination
Destination Wedding Vow Renewal in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Janet and Nate
Destination Wedding Vow Renewal in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Janet and Nate

This amazing vow renewal was featured on Adriana Weddings! I am so in love with this whole day!

Janet and Nate were married at this exact same location at the Paradisus Punta Cana Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 5 years ago! They swore that one day they would be back to renew their vows after their incredible wedding day, and that day came exactly 5 years later. With a few friends along for the ride, they celebrated their relationship, their hardships, and everything that originally brought them together in the first place.

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WeddingJennifer LouriePunta Cana, Vow Renewal, Destination, World
Will Rogers State Beach Family Session in Pacific Palisades, Ca | Bhandari Family
Will Rogers State Beach Family Session in Pacific Palisades, Ca | Bhandari Family

I've always heard other photographers talk about how they just wanted to take their client's children home with them, and while I do love all of my clients, I didn't want to steal one until I met Aahana. This little princess steals your heart the second you meet her, and the entire time you can't help but find her laughter contagious. At a little over 2, I'll be surprised to if she doesn't continue to win all the hearts of those she meets as she grows older.

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FamilyJennifer LourieWill Rogers State Beach, Temescal Canyon Park, California, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles
Intimate Wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Ca | Megan and Jonathan
Intimate Wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Ca | Megan and Jonathan

I love that these two were featured on Big Love Small Weddings! Such an amazing blog!

Megan and Jonathan had an absolutely beautiful elopement with their families at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Ca on October 2nd. Meeting these two souls was no coincidence, as I was lucky enough for an introduction from their amazing friends Lindsey and Bryan. Being a photographer isn't always puppies and rainbows, and the summer months sometimes get a little insane. But it is weddings like these that remind us of why our jobs are so incredible, and make coming home to edit just all the more worth it!. From the moment of arriving, to staying late to capture the stars in the sky; every second was filled with such love shared throughout all individuals present.

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WeddingJennifer LourieSan Ysidro Ranch, California, Intimate, Santa Barbara, Destination
Summer Gerry Ranch Wedding in Camarillo, Ca | Aurora and Jeff
Summer Gerry Ranch Wedding in Camarillo, Ca | Aurora and Jeff

This amazing wedding day was featured on Every Last Detail! Go check it out!

Jeff and Aurora had an absolutely beautiful wedding at Gerry Ranch in Camarillo, Ca. You wouldn't even know that this day reached over 105 degrees in mid September, with winds up to 55 mph. Through 5 layers of sunscreen, a veil blowing away during the first look, and gallons and gallons of water; the day went off without a hitch. Their wedding was filled with intimate touches of nautical elements, including tying a knot that will never break and the two concluding their personal vows promising to always be the best first mate or captain they could be. This tied in perfectly to their engagement session hats, which I can honestly say I kind of missed!

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WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, Gerry Ranch, Camarillo, Destination