We've Moved! Now Serving the Sierra Nevada Foothills and Lake Tahoe!

Life is a journey, and sometimes the road you're traveling on takes an unexpected left turn into a great new experience.  Recently, my life took one of those turns, and Josh and I had the opportunity to move to the Sierra Nevada foothill and fulfill our dream of living in the mountains.  We couldn't love it more, but the move means a few changes for Wedded Bliss Images, including new photography packages and, of course, a new coverage area!  Don't worry, Bay Area, I've still got you covered, but I'll also be shooting more frequently around Gold Country, Sacramento, and Lake Tahoe.  So, if you're planning your wedding in any of those areas and want heartfelt, fun photography to capture your memories, give me a shout over email or by phone!

Happy Monday!

New Album Slideshows

Since we're well into 2012 now, and I'm in album mode, I decided it was time for some fresh designs on the website.... So, I've posted five of my current favorite Wedding Day Art Book designs from 2011 in the Love Stories section.  And just in case you're impatient like me, here's Rosa and Raudel's gorgeous design.... Enjoy!

Wedding Day Art Book - Libby and Rob - Round Hill Country Club Wedding

Wintertime is album-design-time for me.  From late fall through early spring, it's all about weaving the memories from last season's weddings in gorgeous, storytelling art book designs.  One of my favorite moments as a wedding photographer is seeing all of the hard work throughout the engagement shoot, wedding day and beyond come together to tell the story of a couple in love.

Way back in September, Libby and Rob were married at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo in a truly heartfelt ceremony, and I've been excited about designing their wedding day art book ever since....

Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy New Year!

Happy new year!  I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season with friends and family.  2011 flew by in a blur of beautiful weddings, heartfelt vows, fun engagement shoots, and, of course, fantastic couples.  After an extremely busy fall, I'm back to blogging and have so much to share!  Here's a sneak peek at Adrienne and DJ's beautiful December wedding....

Happy 2012!

Sneak Peek - Ralston Hall Mansion Wedding

It's been a very busy week, so I've taken a few days off blogging (sorry!)... However, I'm working on Wendy and Rob's wedding images, and I can't help but share one!  They were married last month at the gorgeous Ralston Hall Mansion in a beautiful ceremony and reception.  Here's a sneak peek from their first look.... Love!

Happy Thursday!

Sneak Peek - Sierra Nevada Mountain Wedding

We woke up to some very chilly temperatures this morning, and the briskness in the air reminded me of Wanny and Mike's wedding in the forest of the Sierra Nevada a few weeks ago.  A snowstorm three days before their Big Day unexpectedly rearranged a few things, but resulted in a truly unique day, full of family, friends and a whole lot of fun!  Here's a sneak peek!

Happy Thursday!

Susan + Watson - Wedding Day Art Book

One of the highlights of this wedding season has been working with Susan and Watson.  From our trip to the San Francisco Zoo for their engagement shoot, to their record-breaking ceremony and all of our meetings at the Marriott, they're always fun, easy-going and totally genuine.  So, of course, when their Wedding Day Art Book arrived this week, I was positively stoked.  So much so, I squealed with delight and went running to the kitchen to open the box.  Inside, pure gorgeousness!

Art Book Stats: 12x16 with an Armour metal cover (love!) and Passion red leather spine and back

You can also see more of their album design from last month's blog post.  Happy Thursday!

Sneak Peek - Hannah Nicole Vineyards Wedding

It's been a very busy fall, filled with gorgeous weddings and happy couples.  Angela and Paul tied the knot a little over a week ago, and I absolutely love the images from their reception at Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood.  Here's a sneak peek!

Happy Wednesday!

Sneak Peek - Oakland Metropolitan Golf Links Wedding

It's been one of those super busy mornings (hence the later-than-usual blog post)....  I'm starting into Amy and Jerry's wedding images, and I can't tell you how excited I am!  Here's a sneak peek....

Happy Tuesday!

Guest Sign-In Album - Jessica and Jay

Jessica and Jay's custom guest sign-in album arrived last week, and I would have to say it's my favorite design to date.  We had a good bit of fog on the day of their engagement shoot, and I love the intimate, romantic feel it gave to their images and album....

Happy Monday!

Libby + Rob - Round Hill Country Club Wedding

The halls of Round Hill Country Club were quiet in the early afternoon of Libby and Rob's Big Day.  Libby smiled happily as she put her earrings in, and as she walked out of the women's lounge to meet Rob for their First Look, she was calm and content.  Outside, Rob waited excitedly for his bride, his love and best friend.  As Libby opened the door, they both broke into big smiles.  The day that was over a decade in the making was here.  Throughout the day and into the evening, the shared loving gazes, secret smiles and tons of fun moments, best friends ready to embark on a new adventure together.

Libby and Rob's day was all about spending time together, and they built in lots of time for photos together both before and after their ceremony, which I absolutely love!

Pre-ceremony, we toured around the clubhouse and found tons of great nooks to shoot in...

A happy moment from the ceremony...

After Libby and Rob's ceremony, we grabbed a few golf carts for a trip around the golf course...

One of the things I love about shooting in the Bay Area, and especially the East Bay, is all the oak trees.  They make perfect natural backdrops, and every oak has its own personality...

Libby and Rob's wedding cake was simply elegant, with white scrollwork on chocolate frosting, and bride-and-groom-styled chocolate-dipped strawberries on top.

Most couples take some dance lessons before their wedding in order to look good for their first dance as a married couple.  Libby and Rob took it to the next step with a full performance that ended with pizazz!

Now, if you've read my blog for very long, you know I'm a huge fan of classic cars, and that I love love love when classic cars and weddings come together.  Rob's neighbor lent them his Mustang for their Big Day, and, well, I'm totally jealous!

Libby and Rob, I have had the best time working with you, and I'm so glad to have been a part of your wedding celebration!  It's such a wonderful thing to be married to your best friend, and I wish you the best in what's to come.  Love and happiness... Erin.

Wedding Day Art Book - Susan + Watson

Susan and Watson were such a joy to work with, and last week we finalized and put in the order for their wedding day art book!  It'll be a little while before it arrives, but in the meantime, check out their design... It fits them to a tee, and I simply can't wait to see their Armour metal cover.  It's going to be positively amazing, just like Susan and Watson.

Happy Tuesday!

Sneak Peek - Lake Tahoe Beach Wedding

I have to admit, I've been looking forward to Shea and Gus's wedding all summer.  About halfway through their wedding planning process, they decided that things just weren't quite right, and started over.  When Shea told me that their new venue would be right on the beach of Lake Tahoe, I was thrilled!  A totally fun couple, a gorgeous beach, and a beautiful wedding... Heaven!  Shea and Gus tied the knot last weekend in a beautiful sunset ceremony, and I'm so excited about the images I can hardly contain myself.  So, here's a sneak peek!

Happy Thursday!

Rosa + Raudel - Livermore Wedding

It was a toasty August morning in Livermore as Rosa and her bridesmaids dressed and put the final touches on their hair and makeup.  The hotel suite was abustle with a dozen girls, and suddenly, they were running late.  As the driver hurried the limousine to the church, Rosa called Raudel to say she was on her way.  When they reached Saint Michael's, Rosa and the girls jumped out of the car and right into line for the processional.  Raudel's parents walked him down the aisle to start the ceremony, and a smile of joyous anticipation curled on his lips.  His love was here, and he was about to be reunited with her after a very busy morning apart.  A few minutes later, as Rosa walked down the aisle, she saw only Raudel, waiting at the altar for her.  Throughout their ceremony and the rest of the day, they sneaked little glances at each other and smiled, happy to be by each other's side and celebrating the start of their new life together.

From her shimmering champagne-pink heels to her rhinestone-trimmed garter, Rosa sparkled on her Big Day.

A special thanks to Jaymee Govia of JTGlamour for Rosa's beautifully romantic hair and makeup.

I love Raudel's reaction to seeing Rosa for the first time walking down the aisle!

Saint Michael's Church was the perfect setting for Rosa and Raudel's Spanish Catholic ceremony.

I don't usually post formal portraits, but with lighting like this, I simply couldn't resist...

After their ceremony, Rosa and Raudel allowed three hours for a photo shoot with their bridal party around Livermore before heading to the reception.  Love it!  We started the shoot at one of my favorite Livermore landmarks, the Duarte Highway Garage museum.

Josh captured this happy little moment between the newlyweds.

When I posted Rosa and Raudel's sneak peek a while back, I had trouble deciding between two of my favorite images... Here's the second one-- I just looooove how the wind caught Rosa's veil at just the right moment!

Next, we headed to downtown for a walking tour down First Street.  Our first stop was the regal Independent building.

Then onto Valley Furniture... Rosa and Raudel's bridal party was a ton of fun and I loved their style!

 I loved that Rosa and Raudel held hands throughout most of the shoot... Adorable!

A favorite ring shot...

Rosa and Raudel's reception was a HUGE celebration, full of love, laughter, and lots of dancing.  Before the dance floor got busy, however, they shared their first dance.

And an image of pure happiness to finish...

Rosa and Raudel, you're an amazing couple, and are surrounded by so much love!  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your celebration, and I wish you nothing but the best!  Love and happiness... Erin

Sneak Peek - Round Hill Country Club Wedding

It's a bright, sunny Monday morning, and we're getting settled back in after Shea and Gus's amazing Lake Tahoe wedding last weekend... In the meantime, here's a sneak peek from Libby and Rob's gorgeous wedding at the Round Hill Country Club!

Happy Monday!

Sneak Peek - Castlewood Country Club Wedding

Rachel and Wayne had such a gorgeous wedding last weekend at the always beautiful Castlewood Country Club!  I'm head-over-heels in love with the images, so here's a sneak peek to start your week!

Happy Monday!

Jessica + Nick - Brentwood Golf Course Wedding

The day was sunny and bright as Nick arrived the Brentwood Golf Course.  He pinned his boutonniere to his lapel, checked his cufflinks, and sank into a comfy chair in the lounge to wait for Jessica.

Jessica swept into the bride's room on a wave of excited laughter of her closest friends and mother.  There were tears of joy as she slipped into her dress and put the final touches on her ensemble, an heirloom ring with a heart design, enameled rose earrings, and shimmery champagne shoes.  After a festive toast of sparkling wine and strawberries, she was on her way to see Nick.

Nick smiled as he heard Jessica walking up behind him for their First Look, and when Jessica tapped him on the shoulder, he turned around to see the love of his life looking so radiant and both were overcome with joy.  It was a truly magical moment that lived on through the rest of the day and evening, through their heartfelt vows, loving toasts, first dance as husband and wife, and uncountable tender moments in between.  Surrounded by family and friends, they celebrated love.

Jessica looked incredibly stunning, of course.

And here's what happens when you combine handsome and excited groomsmen with smartphones... Love it!

Jessica and Nick opted to have a First Look, which I absolutely, positively love!

Intimate moments together before the ceremony...

...And a little tour of the grounds to spend some time enjoying each other's company.

A heartfelt ceremony held under an elegant gazebo...

 Jessica and Nick's bridal party was one of the best groups of people you could ever hope to gather up, and working with them was a total blast!

One of my favorite ring shots...

I love the feel of this one from their first dance...

Jessica and Nick, it was such a pleasure and honor working with your two throughout your engagement and on your Big Day, and I wish you nothing but the best in love and life!  Stay fun, caring and genuine!  Love and happiness... Erin