June 29, 2011

Rachel + Wayne - Livermore Winery Engagement

It all started a long time ago in middle school.  Rachel and Wayne met, "went out" for a month, and then broke it off to go their separate ways, never thinking that destiny would intervene to bring them back together.

Years later, they found each other again on an online personals site, and both wondered if it was the same person they dated so long ago.  A few cautious emails later, they were back together, regaling the past and catching up on the time in between.  Over the next couple years, their love blossomed, and Wayne decided that it was time to pop the question in one of the most elaborately planned proposals I've ever heard!  Rachel loves movies, so Wayne spent several days and sleepless nights recreating posters of scenes from Rachel's favorite movies... from construction paper.  He rigged lighting to highlight the posters, and when Rachel walked into the kitchen, there were four photos on the table-- Will Smith, Rachel, Mary Tyler Moore, and Wayne.  Wayne told Rachel, "I invited two friends to dinner-- Will and Mary."  A moment later, Rachel realized that the photos spelled out "Will you marry me?" and the rest was history!

Rachel and Wayne love wine and are working to build a collection, so they naturally chose the Livermore Wine Country for their engagement shoot.  We had a gorgeously toasty day, and headed over to the beautiful grounds at Concannon and Wente Vineyards for a very memorable shoot, full of laughter, fun and, of course, love!

We started the evening at Concannon's estate house and wine bar with some nice soft light and good wine.
 

A quick wardrobe change later, we were headed over to Wente for a slightly different feel...

If I were to choose a theme for Rachel and Wayne's shoot, I'd go with laughter.  They love to laugh, and I found myself laughing along with them for most of the shoot!  This moment was no different...

I just love the feeling of this last one...

Rachel and Wayne, I had so much fun touring wineries and laughing with you, and I can't wait for your Big Day!

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