Kevin and Tori had an elegant affair at the beautiful Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. One of my favorite venues in the tri-valley, I was thrilled when they contacted me only a handful of months ago. They ‘found’ me via referral from Monica + Eric whose wedding I photographed in 2014 (and subsequently, Monica’s brother + sister-in-law’s wedding, Dan + Beejay, just the other month also at the Palm).

It was an overcast day – it even rained in the morning! I had been keeping a close eye on the weather for days at that point, and knew it would be overcast, but rain?! I didn’t see that anywhere! Looking at the sky, you could tell it was just patches of drizzle and it was going to pass by the afternoon. No worries! Both got ready at a nearby hotel (Courtyard Marriott) before heading over to the Palm. Upon arrival, Tori and the girls gathered in the Estate Room to help Tori get dress in her stunning gown from Elegant Lace. As they zipped up the gown and her sister fluffed her train, the gown shimmered and sparkled in the dim lights.

Shortly after getting dressed, Kevin and Tori had their first looked. The two opted to do this, for the only right reason – themselves. After we placed Kevin on the back walkway, we had Tori walk around through the wooden garden gate and give Kevin a sweet little shoulder tap. It was a perfectly sweet moment between the two of them and you could see the stress and weight just lift off of their shoulders. It was in these moments that I was able to capture exactly who they were as a couple.  There were no eyes looking at them, there were no expectations on what it should look like or how it should feel – it was just them and it was perfect.

Please enjoy their day!

Thank you to all of the wonderful professionals that helped make Kevin and Tori’s day perfection!!!

Venue, Palm Event Center in the Vineyard; Coordinator, Casey Hahn at PEC; Florist, Delford West*; Makeup, Adele Nader*; Hair, Cherise Gowan; DJ, Amos Productions; Cake, Cake Delight; Rentals, Pleasanton Rentals; Bridal Gown, Elegant Lace in San Jose; Bridesmaid Dresses, Bill Levkoff; Suit, Mafalda’s Bridal Shop; Invitations, PaperWhirl; Videographer, Fantasy Sound Event Services; Second Shooter, Renee Boccasile; Photography Assistant, Julie Nash.