Ceremony and reception at the incomparable Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton.
Our last post featured Lauren and Michael's engagement session; the big day has finally come! Lauren and her family started at The Rose Hotel in Pleasanton. By the time the Atelier team arrived the talented Nicole Ha had already come and gone leaving beautiful bouquets and boutonnieres. (Did you know floral designers wake up super early the morning of the wedding?) We spent some time with the ladies as they relaxed and enjoyed champagne before getting dressed and heading out.
Casa Real is an incredible wedding location. It also happens to be a photographer's delight with the large wooden doors, dramatic architecture, and its vineyard setting. The Amber Room was elegantly dressed for the ceremony with theatrical lighting, candles, and Nicole's tall floral arrangements. Beautiful!
After a ceremony punctuated by a well-timed dog bark during the first kiss, it was off to the cocktail hour and pictures. Proving to be pranksters, the newlyweds provided a special meal to one special guest consisting of a Taco Bell Chalupa! Shannon of Casa Real hand delivered it too - it was hilarious! It disappeared before I could get my hands on it, though. Michael delivered a memorable toast/speech and brilliantly narrated a slideshow that had everyone laughing. Full of surprises aren't we!
Floral Arrangements: Nicole Ha Designs
Cake: Cake Delight
Videography: Fantasy Sound Event Services
Music: Fantasy Sound Event Services
