» Andrea 

Photographing Jackie and Mark last weekend at the beach was so much fun. We all got to spend a day in the sun. Mark originally popped the question under the pier in Hermosa Beach so we started there to celebrate their engagement, but we didn’t just go to the beach for the waves and the sand. We went for all the other fun beach activities too. We rented bikes, shared a pizza and topped it all of with some cotton candy. The only thing missing was the mustard, right Jackie?
I can’t wait for the wedding you guys! Thanks for a fun day!

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» Jenny 

On Saturday I traveled back up to picturesque Santa Barbara for a wedding. This time it was the wedding of Judy and Zak. It was a small wedding, only about 12 people held at the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse. It was beautifully sweet and very personal. Their family and friends gathered around them in a circle and it was so touching to see their parents holding hands and embracing one another. It is ceremonies like these that remind people of the love they once shared on their own wedding days. Since the wedding was such an intimate affair, dinner was later in the evening and it gave Judy, Zak, and I a chance to meander around Santa Barbara and get some really amazing photos. We were able to capture a ton of different looks because we had a few hours together. It was heaven for a photographer! Judy and Zak are adorable together and I was so honored to be a part of such a fabulous wedding. I wish you both the best of luck.

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Judy and Zak got ready together…

So cute, huh?

» Nikki 

Danny and Melanie got married this past Saturday within the vast Redwoods in Portola Valley. It was a hot day, but the scenery was oh so beautiful. During the ceremony Danny got very emotional once he saw his bride walking down the isle. I couldn’t help but shed a tear as well! They are so incredibly sweet together. In fact they’ve been together for 15 years! One of the bridesmaids told me everyone knew they’d get married, right from the get go, even as young teens they knew. From the ceremony we then traveled into Burlingame at the Embassy Suites Hotel for some fesitvities. Danny is not only Mexican, but also Philipino as well. Therefor they had both traditional entertainment; Mariachi, and Philipino dancers!! What a way to end the night! congratulations to you both!

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Danny’s gift from Melanie

Seeing her walk down the isle he got chocked up, and so did I!

The Mariachi group kicked off the celebration!!

The traditional Phillipino dancers were amazing!

Some of the details from the day…

The recipe to their wedding day:

Ceremony Location: Valley Presbyterian Church
Reception Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, Burlingame
DJ: Aeon Events
Flowers: Elegance Flowers

» Jenny 

This past weekend I headed to Santa Cruz to photograph the wedding of Julie and Rafi at Chaminade. This gorgeous retreat is located in the Santa Cruz mountains and has stunning views of the Monterey Bay. It was the perfect day for a wedding with warm weather and crystal blue skies. Julie and Rafi were engaged not far away and so getting married in Santa Cruz was a natural choice. The day was so relaxed and Julie and Rafi were able to really enjoy their family and friends who came from all over the country to share in their wedding weekend. Rafi and Julie have a great sense of humor and I caught myself laughing out loud (and I have a very LOUD laugh) several times with some of their silly behavior…For example, just take a peek at the last picture and you’ll understand why I couldn’t contain myself.

Congratulations to Julie and Rafi. We wish you a long, healthy life together with never ending laughs!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Favorites from the day

Some details from the day.

At the reception, Rafi and one of his groomsmen suprised Julie with a duet of Tell Me Why by the Backstreet Boys. It was hilarious and brought the guest to their feet in applause! I’ve never seen anything like it and Rafi gets our award for Best Perfomance at a Wedding!!! Encore! Encore!

» Tammy 

On Saturday I met Missy and Hans in Lodi at Wine and Roses to photograph their wedding. This is such a beautiful No Cal location! The ceremony was held outdoors and surrounded by lush greenery and you guessed it…. roses. Missy looked breathtaking in her dress and her hair was flawless. Hans was styling in his suit and tie and couldn’t help but shed a few tears when he saw his bride for the first time. How sweet! After their touching ceremony everyone headed inside the Garden Ballroom to throw down and have a good time. Among the guests were many of their high school and college friends so you can imagine how crazy things got. What an awesome wedding! Congrats you two.

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Some details from the day…

If you’d like to have a wedding like Missy and Hans check out Wine and Roses.

» Nikki 

They held their quaint wedding at the beautiful and serene Old Crocker Inn in Northern Sonoma County. This historically rich Bed and Breakfast was the perfect location for the two, charming and whimsical! They joked around all day in reference to Sam’s new full name, Sam Adams. The joke would be shared over sips of the famous brew, too funny. Tessa was the cutest little flower girl too! She was very well behaved and didn’t bark once during the ceremony. They were glowing all day, and the support from their family and friends was overwhelming. Thanks for letting me share the day with you, congrats! Here are some of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

They were so cute when they first saw each other!

Tessa the “flower girl.”

Just a few details from the day… All the signs on their tables were places they are going to visit over their honeymoon. Great idea!

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Location and Cake: Old Crocker Inn
Flowers: Dragonfly Farms