Terry and Cary - Glacier Point Lovin'

Terry and Cary married last Thursday at Glacier Point. Words cannot describe the inspiring view from that vantage, it sure seems to me to be one of the most amazing places to wed. If you have been to Glacier Point, you know what I am talking about, if not, you need to go.

They gathered in Yosemite with close friends and family from across the country to celebrate their wedding. For many of their guests, it was the first time they had been to Yosemite. Thankfully, as we traveled through the park and Wawona Hotel, the weather was perfect and presented a beautiful day.

I had the pleasure of driving Terry and Cary for the day and getting to know them throughout our adventures. Let's just say Terry and Cary are totally in love with each other and are destined for many happy adventures. It really is a blessing of my job to get to know so many wonderful people at such and important step in their lives.

We started off the morning bright and early with Carol of Bellissimo Brides working her magic.




From their, we headed back up to the Wawona Hotel where they prepared for the wedding.





Once ready, we headed out for a few shots near the hotel before heading up to Glacier Point for the ceremony.








Upon arriving at Glacier Point, I was once again blown away by the majestic views and scenery.





Kirk Moulin' music provided the finishing touch on the ceremony.



Reverend Autrey Nassar officiated a simple and inspiring ceremony.




After the short trip back down to the hotel, everyone enjoyed the staff's hospitality and delicious food.





Everyone enjoyed the amazing food and each others company through the night.


Sweet Dreams Cakery provided the flowers and tasty cake.






We ended a superfun day and night with one last shot before I left Terry and Cary for the night... congratulations again!

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Julia and Beau - The party goes on!

Julia and Beau's wedding was simply an amazing experience. Good friends and close knit family joined them to be by their sides on one of the most important days of their lives. The ceremony was at the Abundant Life Center in Tulare with the reception at Beau's grandparents home just nearby. All day long life and excitement radiated off Julia and Beau. Their love for each other and their family was inspiring. In the end, it was an amazing day that started off amongst close friends and family, and ended in the same way.





Looking like this before the ceremony is the surefire way to get a reaction from your future-husband as you walk down the aisle.



Meanwhile the Beau and his groomsmen gathered in the church office to prepare for the ceremony.



A beautiful candlelit ceremony provided the necessary intimate setting for their wedding.





After the ceremony, we headed back outside to shoot in the fields and trees.






When you have a group of ball players, what else can you do?


With one of the coolest reception entrances, each couple got down on their way in.





A touching moment between father and daughter.





After the reception, the bridal party jumped back into the party bus to make way to a second party. These guys know how to celebrate!


Once we got to the cocktail party at the Marriott I made sure to bust out the camera and get photos in a completely different setting that earlier... like a bellhop's cart.




We ended the night with one last kiss between a man and his bride. Congratulations again Beau and Julia, we wish you the best life has to offer!

Huge thanks goes out to Andrew for helping me out all day!

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