Sarah Mahen Photographers

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing the launch party for Dynamite Weddings at Toast Restaurant in Granite Bay. It was a bitchin’ party and I was so excited to be a part of it.

There were beautiful flowers from Blooms by Martha, Florish, Visual Impact and Lilly Grass. Check out some of the awesomeness.

Mr. DJ kept the tunes rolling through the night as we enjoyed signature drinks and yummy foods.

For me though, the best part of the night was the candy bar set up by A Day to Remember and Pfeffier Event Planning. I mean check out the abundant yumminess!

Even Dustin got in on the action!

Thanks to everyone who partied with us and to Jennifer and Nicole for putting together such a fun night! It was most certifiably DYNO-MITE!

I love Sarah and Brian… like A LOT! This wise couple got married on a Tuesday afternoon at the Sacramento LDS Temple, and let me tell you I think that is awesome. For those of you unfamiliar with an LDS wedding, there isn’t any photography allowed inside the temple, so pictures are more akin to a portrait shoot because you don’t cover the ceremony. Sarah and Brian had me come out before their wedding and we did their pictures first so they could enjoy the rest of their day. It was so much fun!

Sarah was such a beautiful bride! And she was so excited to see Brian. These two were just bursting at the seems with love, and their joy was absolutely infectious! They were up for anything, and so willing to have a good time. Brian seemed to know just what he wanted and I hardly had to give them direction at all! I was so sad I didn’t get to spend the whole day with them! But even the little bit of time we spent together absolutely made my day!

Thanks to Sarah and Brian for inviting me to capture their personalities and their deep, soulful love. It was such a joy working with you! Seriously you two… when I’m out in Utah next month we need to play! I wish you both an eternity of happiness together! Check out the slideshow for more pictures of this beautiful couple!

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Sweet, awesome Valerie and Kyle! Where do I even begin? We had a blast cruising around midtown Sacramento for their engagement session a couple weeks ago. These two high school sweethearts were so much fun to work with!

My sister Kristin was my burro… or assistant, whatever… on this particular shoot and even she couldn’t get over how cute these two are together. I love a couple who is all about the snuggle, and Valerie and Kyle most definitely are!

I can’t wait for July and their wedding at the Historic Hotel Woodland! It’s going to be a serious love fest.

Check out the slideshow for more pictures of these cuties!

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