Laura and Colin’s wedding was set at a family friend’s home atop a hill in Los Gatos. The sweeping views of the valley below were breathtaking and the wildlife seemed quite domesticated since deer and wild birds gathered as the wedding went forward. As the shuttle buses started to arrive, Laura with her bridesmaids came first. Laura was beaming with excitement for her big day and was very enthusiastic about getting ready for her big day. Her dress was lovely and had one of the most unique bustles on a wedding dress that I’ve seen so far. Colin was next to arrive and my husband made sure that he didn’t see Laura before the ceremony. Colin was very gung ho about getting some photos done before the ceremony with family and friends was super easy going. As we shifted from spot to spot taking photos, the sun began to set which was nature’s cue to start the ceremony.
Colin’s father officiated a touching and humorous ceremony which kept everyone’s attention. With the sun almost down, the candles started to shine more brightly which casted a beautiful glow around the reception. It grew a little chilly as the night progressed but the heat lamps kept the party warm. Both Laura and Colin’s fathers made touching speeches as well as their siblings which drew laughter and tears from everyone. It was very apparent that Laura and Colin were meant to be together and as the night went on, you could tell that they had both their family and friends full support too. An elegant first dance and a energetic dance floor continued late into the night with a finale of a live performance of “At Last” by a family friend. And as the music faded out so ended a beautiful wedding but was just the start of Laura and Colin’s beautiful life together.
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