Sarah Mahen Photographers

Wonderful Ashley and Chris! These two are so cute, and love each other so much. It was a joy to photograph their wedding last week. We had a great time with their hilarious family and friends and are so grateful to have been a part of their big day. They got hitched at the Lodge at Orchard Creek in Lincoln, California, and it was just lovely. Chris was a handsome groom and Ashley was a stunning bride.


Ashley and Chris chose to have a first look and we used Ashley’s grandfather’s REALLY cool vintage car as a backdrop. I love that Chris reached back to Ashley before he turned around… it was really cute.

Ashley and Chris were SO on it that we were able to bridal party pictures AND a BIG chunk of their family portraits prior to their ceremony. It made things go SO smoothly! I loved it. And I loved this group! They were all so much fun!

And then it was ceremony time! I love how happy Ashley and Chris were through their ceremony. Their smiles were contagious!

And we rocked out some sunset pictures of our love birds as well.

And then it was party time! And party we did! Ashley and Chris had a WONDERFUL reception with a PACKED dance floor and a whole lot of fun. It was just the best!

And what is a wedding without a ring shot? NOTHING! If ever there was a reason for uplighting it is this shot.

Ashley and Chris THANK YOU for having us be a part of your wedding! We adore you! Check out their SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more images from their beautiful day!

Ceremony and Reception: The Lodge at Orchard Creek, Sun City Lincoln Hills – Lincoln, California
Flowers: Jackie’s Flowers
DJ: Creative Memories Entertainment- Mike Anderson
Cake: River City Cake Company

Dear Cute Husband,

Today you turn 31. And if I do say so myself, you are pretty darn cute. I am grateful every single day that I get to wake up next to you because you are the perfect beginning to every day. I love you so much for all of the beauty you have brought into my life. You made me a wife and a mother (twice!) and a much, much better person. Thank you for being you – the perfect guy, my best friend, the one I laugh most with, the one who mocks my crazy bed head, the best kisser ever, the selfless guy who rubs my swollen preggo feet even after you’ve spent all day shooting a wedding too, the kitchen dancer, the dishes washer, the best partner ever, and the person I love very best in the whole entire universe. You are everything, and I can’t thank you enough for being mine. Happy birthday Mister!! I love you lots! You are my friend.

Love, Me

Oh sweet, wonderful Annie and Troy. If ever there was cause for a gushing blog post, it would be these two really wonderful people! I loved every single thing about their wedding. From start to finish it was just awesome and I am so happy that Dustin and I got to be a part of it. We had so much fun all day! It was non-stop excitement and joy all day. I cried like a baby during their ceremony and was nearly trampled during the dancing at their reception and it was just absolutely perfect! Annie and Troy have A LOT of people who love them A LOT, and seeing and hearing all of that love throughout the day was overwhelming and wonderful. Seriously, we feel so blessed to have been a part of their day. We started things off at The Citizen for some getting ready goodness. How much do we love Annie’s shoes? SO MUCH! After getting ready we headed over to Land Park for some portraits at her parents home and then Vic’s Ice Cream. YUM!

My beloved Shannon from Flourish did the wedding flowers and holy moly I loved them! Great job, as always, Shannon! And can I just say Annie had THE BEST bridesmaids ever! They were all so much fun! It was a blast hanging out with them.

Of course whilst I was hanging with the ladies, Dustin was hanging out with the fellas. Troy LOVES music, so they hopped in the limo and headed over to R5 to rock some fun groomsmen portraits. (I still think ice cream is more fun then records… but that it’s probably just the 9 month pregnant lady talking.)

Then it was off to B’nai Isreal for some ceremony. Annie and Troy saw each other prior to the marriage ceremony for a first look and to sign their Ketubah. The look on Troy’s face when he saw Annie was priceless! It just made me adore Troy even more!

Then it was time to get these two married! One of my favorite things about Jewish weddings is that both parents walk the bride and groom down the aisle. It makes me happy.

After family portraits it was back to the Citizen to celebrate Annie and Troy and for some pictures of the entire wedding party and the bride and groom!

Once again Kate Miller of Kate Miller Events knocked this wedding out of the park! I swear if I could shoot every wedding she plans I would! Everything in the terrace room looked AMAZING! And hello purple artichokes in the centerpieces! Let’s be friends for life!

And then it was party time! Annie and Troy had a ROCKING reception with an ice cream bar instead of a cake (AWESOME!) and the live band Poprocks! Add into that my very first hora, and people… it was magic! All of my dreams came true! Annie and Troy you are dream makers!

And one more ring shot before I go…

Annie and Troy! Thank you for such an amazing day! We loved everything about your wedding! Congratulations to two of the most in love people we have ever met. You two really are meant to be, and we loved witnessing the start of your family. Check out their SLIDESHOW HERE or below for LOTS more pictures from their lovely day.

Wedding Designer: Kate Miller Events
Ceremony Location: B’nai Israel
Reception Location & Catering: The Citizen Hotel
Flowers: Flourish
Ceremony Musicians: Mersonacta String Quartet
Band: Pop Rocks
Event Lighting: Extreme Productions
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Videographer: Xsight
Bride’s Hair: Michelle Roloff
Bride’s Makeup: Amy Branum