Valerie & Michael’s Rockwood Women’s Club Wedding – Karen D Photography

Running a few minutes behind, the ladies quickly whisked past the spectacular dress that was hanging up, ready to adorn its wearer. Although photos had already been taken of the white gown, a quick panicked look appeared on Valerie’s face–the dress had to be taken down before Michael and the guys arrived!

 

Although they had to plan from afar, Valerie & Michael brought their friends and family together to celebrate their union on a warm, Santa Barbara November day at the Rockwood Women’s Club. Below is a slideshow of photos from their special day. To browse through the photos at your own leisure, scroll down. Enjoy!

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although it was hung up for the purpose of making sure it didn’t get dirty or wrinkled, the beautiful dress was placed perfectly to photograph when I arrived for Valerie & Michael’s wedding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

The elegant details of the wedding decor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Getting Ready photos are some of my favorite moments to capture–Beautiful candid smiles and laughs, private conversations and inside jokes, and, of course, butterflies before seeing the significant other!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A nice photo of the Groom and Groomsmen together…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handsome groom…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special moment between Father, Son and soon-to-be Father-In-Law…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Let the wedding ceremony begin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aaaand, they’re hitched!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo of the entire, very large, wedding party together…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous Bride and Bridesmaids…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love this photo of Bride & Groom walking together…doesn’t it look like it came right out of a fairy-tale book?!?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love playing with the sun-light during Couple’s photos, and the sun was in the perfect position to get beautiful photos! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few more Bride and Groom formal portraits… 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valerie’s dark complexion made for such a lovely contrast against the white dress…And the bouquet was the perfect elegant touch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful bouquet and rings…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bride & Groom’s First Dance as husband and wife… 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time to get the reception party started! The dance-floor was packed all night long!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giving her a big bear-hug…this was such a sweet moment between Suzanne (Mike’s mom) and Valerie–I’m pretty sure Valerie had no idea I was capturing it, which made it even sweeter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

And they lived happily ever after…….

 

Congratulations Michael & Valerie!

 

A special thank you to all the vendors who made this special day possible: Rockwood Women’s Club (Venue), Jamie with WildHeart Events (Coordination), Catering Connection, Ceremonies by Nanette (Officiant), Greg with Mr. Loki Productions (Videographer), Rincon Floral, ThoughtBox Photo-Booth, and EOS Transportation.