Rachael & Andy: Married! - A Casa Real At Ruby Hill Winery Wedding- Pleasanton, CA

Rachael & Andy.

A "Giants" fan. An "A's" fan.

They may not agree on a team to root for but they certainly agree that they love baseball and more importantly they love each other. =) Last weekend Rachael & Andy tied the knot at one of my favorite venues in the area, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton. Such a beautiful venue and fall is like the perfect time for a winery wedding. Rachael & Andy's anniversary is now just TWO DAYS before my own personal wedding anniversary. I mentioned when I posted their engagement pictures <---- that Andy was a long time friend of my younger brother so I really was excited they chose me to photograph their wedding. There were definitely some familiar faces in attendance as well as in the bridal party(my brother included). I didn't really know Rachael prior to meeting her last year and it has been really fun to get to know them as a couple and I'm excited at what the future has in store for them! Here is a selection of images from the day that I hope you will enjoy. -Brian!

Venue: Casa Real At Ruby Hill Winery
Flowers: Delford West - Karl
DJ: 21st Century Sounds - Brian Fitzsimmons

Jori & Justin: Married! A Palm Event Center Wedding - Pleasanton, CA

Jori & Justin's wedding! I would describe their wedding as one of the most unique experiences I have had so far shooting weddings. Some people will know but I myself was married at The Palm Event Center back in 2006 and while I have had the opportunity a few times to photograph weddings there since then, this wedding takes on an entirely new dimension for me. You see, this is the first wedding where I can say that I have known the bride since she was 9 or 10 years old. Jori is the youngest of 4 and the little sister of one of my best friends..who's wedding I was a groomsman where he married another one of my best friends that I have known since grade school. The bridal party consisted largely of other family members and friends almost all of whom I have known for many years(many of which have photos on my blog). Jori's mother is responsible for all the flowers and I assume in large part responsible for the unbelievable details and decor. Jori's brother and my friend, Chris, was asked to perform the ceremony! When they told me that I knew there wouldn't be a better person for the job and I was right. He did an amazing job and I would be willing to bet this won't be the last wedding he is asked to perform. ;-) This truly was a wedding supported by family and most of all, love.

Jori & Justin's ceremony was held outside with the beautiful vineyard behind them which was just at that perfect stage where the leaves are beautiful and full of color. I spent the whole day almost start to finish with them and the day went by for me in a flash. This wedding will go down as one of my most memorable because even though I was behind the camera and running around all day, I got to watch a family friend who I have known since she was basically a little girl grow up and get married to the man of her dreams. That's you, Justin. =)

Below are some favorites from the day. I didn't count but I believe this post contains the most images I have ever posted for a wedding. Please enjoy the images and congratulations once again to Jori & Justin! Thank you for choosing me to be a part of your big day. Enjoy~


-Brian




















































































It's at this exact moment the Jori's father, Mark, whispers to Justin "Your fly is open" HAHA! Later, Mark tells me that Justin said to him after a moments hesitation, "Uh, thanks". =)