Cassie + Nick {Sonoma County Wedding Photographer, Villa Chanticleer Wedding Photos}

Cassie and Nick’s wedding may go down as the smoothest wedding this year! I arrived to the building where Cassie was getting married and it was just her and her hair dresser in this large quiet room. Then shortly after I arrived her 2 bridesmaids arrived and it was nothing but calm, happy smiles. I honestly can’t even name off one thing that didn’t seem to go exactly “according to plan” But I have to say I was not that surprised because since the day I met Cassie, Nick and Cassie’s wonderful Mother I knew they were all just so sweet and low stress. Just being around them makes you feel calm.
Thank you guys for letting me be apart of your special day!!

I do have to say my Godmother, Carolyn Besse of Your Sweet Expectations is AMAZING!  I am so glad Cassie and Nick loved her cake as much as I always do!!!  She always does such an amazing job!!!!  There is rarely ever cake left over when it’s a Your Sweet Expectations cake!! ….and ummmm look at the cake topper!  SOOOO cute!

I hope Ben and I still hold hands 40 years from now! (but wait does that mean we have to start holding hands now??? )

Maybe I’m just a sucker for photos but I love love love this idea of putting up framed wedding photos from family members.  Such a cute, personal touch.  Photography and wedding styles may have changed a ton but  how much joy is on your face on your wedding day will never change and how much you cherish your wedding photos no matter how “dated” they get, that will never change.

OK…. forgive the dark photos but sometimes an awesome moment is captured with only a seconds notice!!  This is hilarious!!!!!!  Cassie’s Grandparents were so much fun! They were the life of the party all night long!!!

I think this was a first for all of us vendors!  A Jameson toast…. champagne?  we don’t need no stinking champagne, pour us some Jameson!!!  But no really, it has a special meaning to this family and Cassie’s Uncle gave a wonderful toast and tribute to Cassie’s Father who is no longer with us.

I love the “anniversary dance” you get to see who in your family has been married the longest.  These two are so sweet!  and they were so much fun to watch all night long!

Thank you to my 2nd shooter Erin Wrightsman for a job well done! And thank you to all the wonderful vendors for all your hard work!!
Venue: The Villa Chanticleer
1248 North Fitch Mountain Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3303
www.villachanticleer.com

Bridal Gown: Brides ‘n Maids
Owner-Wendy Calvi
621 College Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-2772
www.bridesnmaids.com

Bride’s accessories: Brides ‘n Maids

Bride’s Shoes: Nina
www.zappos.com

Hair and Make Up: Serendipity Salon
artist – Cassie Millhouse
490 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-545-2555
www.serendipity-salon.com

Bridesmaids Dresses: Wine Country Bride
(707) 544-3695
www.winecountrybride.com

DJ: Premier Productions
Jay Pacheco
3201 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 102, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-570-2013
www.premier-productions.com

Cake: Your Sweet Expectations
1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-285-2013
www.yoursweetexpectations.com

Caterer: Ray’s Catering
118 Hamilton Dr # A Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4939
www.rayscatering.com

Flowers: Atrellis Flower and Gift Shop
816 McClelland Drive Windsor CA 95492
(707) 837-8080
www.independentfloralnetwork.com/atrellisflowersandgifts

Table/Linen Rentals: Encore Rentals
1432 Grove Street Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3500
www.encoreeventsrentals.com