Livermore Wedding at Casa Real | Corey + Shannon’s Wedding

Corey + Shannon’s Livermore Wine Country wedding at Casa Real

Here’s a wedding I’ve been dying to share for a while.  Corey + Shannon’s celebration was intimate, romantic, and elegant, not just because it was held at one of Livermore’s beautiful wine country venues, but because that’s exactly how one could describe Corey + Shannon’s love for each other.  I absolutely loved photographing this couple together because when they were with their guests, they were SO inclusive of everyone around them, making their guests feel special at every opportunity; but when it was just Corey + Shannon alone, it was like there was no one else in the world.  Just as it should be.

Enjoy!

bride holding something old and bouquet in a chair at casa real in livermore

I loved Shannon’s ‘something old’!  My grandma passed down a hand embroidered + crocheted handkerchief to me the day before I got married, and this was the first time since my own wedding that I’d seen another bride have the same ‘something old’.  Isn’t it lovely? groom at casa real photographed with calla lily boutonniere wedding photography details at casa real in livermore california

Shannon’s mom rocked it out for us in the Bridal room and on the dance floor during the reception! floral center piece close up at casa real winery Shannon and Corey

Intimate ceremony in the courtyard at Casa Real

Close-up of engagement ring placed on colorful bouquet in wine country

I can’t get enough of colours that POP! Shannon and Corey bride and groom kiss in the courtyard at Casa Real in Livermore wedding cake details for Corey and Shannon bride and groom kissing in the vineyard at Casa Real at sunset bride and groom embrace in the vineyard at Casa Real at sunset Corey and Shannon

It seems to be pretty common for couples in this area to step out of the reception for Sunset Photos.  I hadn’t witnessed that trend before moving to the Bay Area, (maybe because in Canada by the time the reception’s in full-swing it’s pitch black usually!)  but I LOVE it and recommend it to all my couples now!  The light around here is too lovely and romantic not to enjoy it and get one last mini-session in.  These are some of my favourite couple shots of the season.
 Wedding reception details at Casa Real in wine country

Isn’t this a most elegant dinner setting?  I’m a huge fan of the long table, the warm tones, and (my favourite) the white tajine dishes used to serve up one of the courses! Corey and Shannon

Sigh…I think that’s the perfect note to end on…but before I do, here’s one last sunset shot in Black + White.

Jaime Lauren Photography | Fine Art WeddingsRoll Credits!

Catering + Decor: Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery |  DJ: Amos Productions (DJ Rob)  |  Drapery: Hartmann Studios |  Bride’s Gown: Allure from Joanna’s Bridal |  Bride’s Hair:  Jessica Olsen at Michael Brandon Salon + Spa  |  Bride’s Jewelry: Joanna’s Bridal |  Bride’s Makeup: Ashley (Also a MAC artist)  Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bill Levkoff |  Floral Arrangements: Delford West Flowers by Karl |  Groom’s Tux: Men’s Warehouse |  Rings: Dublin Jewelers |  Venue: Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery |  Wedding Cake: Jen’s Cakes

What Else…

  • Check out the Sneak Peek from Audrey + Ben’s wedding at the Flood Mansion in San Francisco here
  • Tomorrow I’ll be doing a feature on Planning your Wedding with Photography in Mind…would love your thoughts!
  • This weekend is Naoko + Russell’s wedding at Murrieta’s Well in Livermore so stay tuned…