Vera and JJ's Wedding. Pleasanton

Ceremony and Reception at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton.

We are finally here - Valentine's, Chinese (aka Lunar) New Year, Vera and JJ's wedding day. In 2010, they are one and the same! As we arrived that afternoon, Giao was ready to apply Vera's finishing touches (oooooo, airbrush!). Ladies gathered in one room and the boys, another. We split the team and photographed everyone as they finished preparing.

The vines at Casa Real were not budding yet but the mustard bloom was out in force due to the early rains and sudden warm spell. It really was beautiful as we made our way through the rows of yellow flowers, green stems, and knotty grapevines. Inside, large arrangements adorned the entry hall and Amber Room. Check out the huge display of Hydrangea's! Yowza, Nona and her crew must have spent some time on this. Casa Real was looking spectacular as always.


Floral Arrangements: Floral Design Studio
Hair & Makeup: Giao Nguyen
Cake: Cake Delight
Entertainment & Music: Beno Hwang
Lighting: Fantasy Sound Event Services

Lauren and Michael's Wedding. Pleasanton

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