Heather & Steve celebrated their union with an intimate ceremony at The Lodge at Pebble Beach surrounded by their closest friends and family. Geoff & I were happy to document this very special day for the couple. They wanted an easy, no fuss, relaxed celebration, and the Lodge was the perfect location for that.
We started out with the bride and her friends and family getting ready. Everyone was relaxed and enjoying themselves. We had so much fun with the bridal portraits while Heather’s friends cheered us on. It was such fun!
Look at the amazing beading detail on Heather’s wedding dress by Rivini. Which by the way, arrived with the beading covered in a protective netting which had to be very carefully removed and took about 15 minutes or so with several people working on it. You just never know how long it’s going to take to get dressed, so having some extra time scheduled helps keep things on track. Her low heeled shoes provided just the right amount of glamor while keeping the bride comfortable throughout the day.
Heather’s bouquet of red roses was gorgeous and smelled beautiful too.
Heather was so happy, she just beamed!
This is one of my favorite portraits of the day. Doesn’t Heather look amazing!?! And see how the overcast sky creates a beautiful, soft background? Yes faithful blog readers, overcast skies for your wedding day is a GOOD thing!
Heather and Steve wanted to do all their portraits prior to the ceremony so they could relax with their guests after the ceremony.
There are so many great little nooks and crannies at The Lodge at Pebble Beach. I love the tulle peeking out from under the wedding dress.
Their simple ceremony took place on the patio attached to the library where the dinner was held. The red roses give a nice pop of color against the green grass. For the bride’s entrance, the groom actually escorted her down the aisle. I thought this was a really nice twist, especially for a couple whose relationship is long established.
Heather’s on the verge of happy tears…
The three flower girls thoughtfully picked up all the rose petals they had strewn earlier for the bride’s entrance.
The Lodge handled all the details for the couple, including the cake, the flowers, the decor and the music. And they did it perfectly. Everything looked beautiful and well thought out. Like the tall centerpieces for example. They not only created a stunning visual, but because they were so tall, people could easily have conversation from across the table. I love the Kings table setup for the dinner, people just sat and lingered throughout the evening enjoying the atmosphere.
Both avid golfers, they asked for a portrait at the 18th hole. Geoff was only too happy to oblige (Geoff loves golf too).
Congratulations Heather & Steve!
