Marcia and Marvin’s wedding was perfect. Absolutely perfect. They got married at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, which is a gorgeous venue. It feels like a private estate, but it is actually an arts center. The grounds there are beautiful, and if you are looking for a very romantic setting for your wedding and want an elegant yet relaxed setting, this is the place. Marcia and Marvin put a lot of time into creating the perfect experience for their friends and family. I’ve been to many weddings, and this was definitely one of the best ever. It’s the type of wedding their guests will always remember fondly as one of the great nights of their lives. It was like the place was overflowing with love from Marcia & Marvin, and people were just so happy. It was truly amazing. And Marcia and Marvin couldn’t take their eyes off each other! Talk about a photographers dream couple! They have so much chemistry and connection, and respect for one another. On top of that, they simply adore each other! It was such a pleasure to be part of their day. Here are a few highlights to enjoy…
The bride heads down the grand staircase to see her groom for the first time.
Look at the joy on his face! I choked back tears. All day actually.
They chose lilac as their theme color, and it looked so vibrant and fresh. Beautiful details!
The bride’s entrance was one of my all time favorites. One of the Jewish wedding traditions they incorporated is to have the bride circle the groom seven times. She made her entrance to the intro to Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters.” It gave me goosebumps. It was so romantic and sensual. If I was mesmerized, imagine how Marvin must have felt!!!
They worked with Jondell of “I Do” Weddings to help organize all the little details, and that meant Marcia and Marvin were able to completely relax on their day. Jondell was there behind the scenes, making sure there were no hiccups. Everything felt simple and elegant. Did I mention how perfect it was?
The oh-so-delicious cake was by Sonia of Butterfly Cakes Her cakes are always delicious. And the florals were by Pink Lincoln Designs and Marcia said they were exactly what she had hoped for. I loved the different shades and textures in the centerpieces. They were really lovely, and I think purple can be a tough color to work with, if not done just right, it can go horribly wrong. But these were outstanding!
This shot was not posed! They are in love, and it shows. Geoff was up on the balcony and caught this natural moment. I must say, they gave us a lot to work with!
At the end of the night, their DJ Ron Grandia asked the guests to give them a big group hug goodbye. And then they were off!
