Hey everyone! Well the 2010 wedding season is in full swing once again and we're happy to showcase our latest wedding at the 'Bernardus Lodge Resort' in Carmel Valley, California. This is a premiere wedding venue that offers full services including one of the most beautiful ceremony sites with unforgettable views.

This destination is all about the food, wine and the most privacy you'll ever experience on the Monterey Peninsula.

We always arrival early and start documenting details in the hotel suite usually before we meet up with the bride and her girlfriends...

...and then grab a few shots of the wedding venue. Details are an important part of the wedding photography experience and set the stage for your wedding story.

After some getting ready shots we got into some fun portraiture with Deja. Time goes quickly after doing hair, make-up, dressing, socializing and having a few glasses of champagne!

But we get the job done quickly and efficiently and keep everything on schedule.

With two pro shooters the coverage is extensive. While Jane was photographing Deja on the way to the ceremony site Kevin was at the ceremony documenting guests arriving - another very important part of the wedding story.

The same location, Jane grabs a few fun shots of the girls!

Our flower girl is ready and Grandma knows exactly where to go.

A few shots of Karsten. His first time marrying - piece of cake!

A few posed shots, something totally hilarious going on...

...and some casual walking shots. Notice the ringbearer with hands in pockets - the most sophisticated of the bunch!

This is one of the most memorable places to get married on the Monterey Peninsula with beautiful mountain views for your guests to enjoy.

Simple and elegant. We always recommend dressing up the ceremony site, it makes for some great photography!

Last minute conference with players. Do you think you can do this?

No problem.

A very emotional time for the groom.

Deja's father sang his heart out and had everyone in tears. It was something about how 'he loved her first'.

Post ceremony - photojournalism is our specialty and everyone is important

to include in the wedding photography. With two photographers, we're ready to

capture the most emotional moments.

From totally nervous to totally relieved!

Ever wonder what family portraits look like? Mom's and Dad's get photographed first.

We sent all of the guests to cocktail and had some quality time with Deja and Karsten.

It was only a short photo session but the results were fun and fabulous. They were anxious to get to cocktail and celebrate so we documented on the fly. Carmel Valley has the most beautiful backdrops anywhere!

Our clients are getting more and more creative!

While the guests wait for the bride and groom the cocktail hour provides some time for socializing and reuniting with family and friends. Because this is a destination wedding place, people travel from all over the world to celebrate wedding events like this one and then spend a couple more days touring the Monterey area. It' s the perfect vacation spot!

From getting ready at the beautiful hotel suites to dining at the finest restaurant Bernardus Lodge has everything you need for a totally successful wedding experience. We finished up the photography and sent Deja and Karsten off to cocktail.

If you need to see more of this beautiful property or any other venue then give Jane a call and set up an appointment to view some of our wedding albums.

'Til next time - good luck with your wedding plans!