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We Heart Malenda and Robert and their AWESOME wedding!

Sarah Maren — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:31:41 +0000

I never thought I’d be one of those photographers who never blogs – but it’s what I’m becoming! I am so hopelessly behind on blogging, but I am recommitting myself (again!) to get the amazing weddings we shot this fall up on the blog to share with you all. We’re starting things off with our FANTASTIC 11-11-11 couple Malenda and Robert. Um… I can’t even start to tell you how much we love these two. EVERYTHING about them is awesome. It was like hanging out with old friends photographing their wedding day. Despite the gloomy weather, these two glowed! It was a great way to (almost) end our 2011 wedding season. We started their pictures off at St. Ignatious Church with pictures of the handsome groom and his handsome groomsmen.

Because I love all things ombre, I present ombre groomsmen. Thanks boys!

Then we tucked those boys away inside the church as our beautiful bride, Malenda arrived with her bridemaids. Malenda was STUNNING in her incredible dress, super sexy veil and AMAZING flowers courtesy of Flourish. Seriously! She is SUCH a beauty!

Then it was time to get these two married! Their ceremony was FANTASTIC! So full of love and traditions. It was awesome!

Then we headed downtown to the fabulous Sacramento Grand Ballroom for their reception. We started things off with some portraits of our bride and groom and then headed in for a delightful party full of fun and surprises.

Then, as a special treat, Malenda got out of her amazing wedding dress and into traditional Mexican dress to dance with the dance company she’s in. And oh my goodness it was fun to photograph! As a bonus, Robert surpirsed her by joining in the last dance! So fun!

Malenda and Robert WE LOVE YOU! Thank you so much for having us be a part of your wonderful wedding! Check out their SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more of their delicious wedding!

Ceremony Location: St. Ignatius Loyola Parish – Sacramento, California
Reception Location: Sacramento Grand Ballroom
Coordination: A Dazzling Day by Darcie
Flowers: Flourish Designs
Baker:Pretty Sweet
Caterer: Event Architects
DJ: A Night To Remember
Invitations/Programs: www.orchidandcompany.com
Brides Gown: Soterro & Midgley purchased at Enchanted Bridal Shoppe
Bride’s Hair/Makeup: Debra Dietrich

Modern Love Decor Inspiration Shoot

Sarah Maren — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:30:31 +0000

I am SO behind on blogging! There are so many awesome things to share, and so we are starting with one of my favorite shoots from the fall. I had the pleasure of shooting a fabulous decor inspiration story for Real Weddings Magazine at Helwig Winery. The shoot was designed by the always amazing Kate Miller Events with florals and accessories made by Flourish. There was an INCREDIBLE cake and dessert desplay (including a smores bar set up by the fire) was provided by Sweet Cakes by Rebecca. We had our glamazons from Hello Glam there to make our beautiful models even MORE beautiful. And seriously! How beautiful are our real couple Emly and Alex? I want them to have hundreds of babies right now! How pretty will their babies be? SO PRETTY! Enough talking though… let’s show you some pretty pictures!

Isn’t that table incredible? I am IN LOVE with the linen! And those flowers! Good gravy they are so pretty… and they smelled pretty rad too.

How much do we love Emly and Alex? SO MUCH! They were so awesome to photograph!

And check out these desserts! They are so lovely! And REALLY tasty!

Thanks to all the awesome vendors that worked on this shoot! Check out the SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more images from this incredible shoot.

Photography: Sarah Maren Photographers
Shot for and printed in the Winter/Spring 2012 edition of Real Weddings Magazine
Shoot Design and Coordination: Kate Miller Events
Decor, Florals, Shoe Clips and Hair Piece: Flourish Designs
Venue: Helwig Winery
Lighting: Encore Entertainment
Cake, desserts and smores bar: Sweet Cakes by Rebecca
Bridal Gown and Tuxedo: Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo
Hair and Makeup: Hello Glam!
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Stationery (paper and wood):Luxecuts©

Tammy and Brian’s Awesome Day After Session

Sarah Maren — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:06:35 +0000

Tammy and Brian are so awesome! I was thrilled when they decide to do a day after session at their beautiful home in LaVerne, California. These two have such great style! I love all the art they had in their home too. Basically, it was dreamy.

Seriously! How amazing are these two? I just love them and am so grateful we got to photograph their stunning wedding and their awesome day after session! Check out the SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more of their day after session!

Tammy and Brian’s Lake Arrowhead Wedding

Sarah Maren — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:04:34 +0000

Wonderful Tammy and Brian are just two of the coolest people ever. Dustin and I had such a great time at their wedding in Lake Arrowhead, California. Seriously, it was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. It’s no wonder it has been the hangout of Hollywood stars for generations. It’s one heck of an awesome place for a wedding, that’s for sure. Tammy and Brian have some super awesome style to go along with them just being the coolest ever. Basically, I loved everything about their wedding. I mean, look at all this goodness!

Because Tammy and Brian are SOOOOO awesome, they had a first look. And then we rocked out some portraits before these two said I do!

That was seriously one of the best ceremonies we’ve ever witnessed. Awesome x 100,000! Once we got some family portraits taken we headed down to the Lake with the new Mr. and Mrs. for a few more couple shots before we got our party on.

I adored the fall themes that Tammy and Brian had throughout their wedding. And the cool owl ornaments… Tammy painted those. Hello talented and awesome! Nice to meet ya!

And any first dance that ends in a slow Chicken Dance is 100% awesome. Just so you know.

Tammy and Brian we adore you! Thank you for having us be a part of your beautiful wedding! Check out their SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more awesome. And stay tuned for their day after session! It is equally awesome!

Wedding and Reception Location and Catering: Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
DJ: Gianna Costa at 123 DJs/Dubgypsy Entertainment
Florist & Specialty Linens: Fleuris Flower Studio
Invitations: Hello Lucky!

Stephanie and Jim’s Lovely Fall Wedding

Sarah Maren — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:25:50 +0000

Stephanie and Jim had a lovely wedding up in the hills of Placerville at Rome Valley Vineyards. Stephanie had so many great details! I loved her shoes and her hair piece! Everything was so fun and whimsical. I’m so thankful we got to be a part of their special, special day.

Thanks to Stephanie and Jim for having us be a part of your big day! Check out their slideshow HERE or below for more of their lovely wedding!