Fogs End: Dacian and Heidi

The other week I had the privilege to meet and photograph the wedding of Dacian and Heidi Hippeli! They are such a fun and adventuresome couple with a visibly clear love and passion for each other and for life! Their wedding day totally captured their personalities as it was such a fun, beautiful, and casual event.

The wedding was held on the bluffs of Moonstone Beach and the reception was held @ the quaint and lovely Fogs End Barn in Cambria. The style of the wedding was beach beauty meets rustic eclectic barn. They were so blessed to have Dacians mom (who does interior design) and friends there as they really transformed the barn into a stunning, elegant, and romantic getaway. I really loved the one of a kind driftwood arbor that she made (see photos below).

The flowers for the day both on the tables in the barn and in hand were provided by Corrine at Panacea Event Floral Design and were so simple and beautiful. I just love the fresh mixture she chose of Roses and Orchids and an added bonus for me was that I had them in my car for a bit and wow it made my car smell so nice! :)

The reception was totally romantic and food by Epic Weddings carried on the same romantic+savory vibe! Dacian and Heidi chose some of my absolute favorite dishes that they offer from the crostini with bufala mozzarella, basil, and aged balsamic drizzle to the carved beef station accompanied by the BEST rissoto I have ever had!!!

Everyone at the wedding seemed to have such a wonderful time as they were all so relaxed and in vacation mode as most all were from out of town. This aire of vacation is what I think really allowed the day to happen just as it would with no crazy stress or problems, it was just truely a beautiful day!!!

Dacian and Heidi- It was so wonderful to meet you both and I am so glad that Dan and I could be a part of one of the biggest days of your lives!!! Thanks again for such a wonderful time and I wish you both the best.

PS: Dacian I think you and Dan should go surf next time you are in San Luis. :)

Natural Love: Dan & Gemma

I started to try to wright a quote about love that would help me describe the love that was felt at Dan and Gemmas wedding but as I tried I realised that it is said so much better then I ever could in my favorite book. So here you go.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails."

This love was the love that I witnessed at Dan and Gemmas wedding a few weeks ago in Carmel. It was real, genuine, fresh, and beautiful! I so enjoyed the vibe of their day as it was so relaxed and smooth. The day was all about them, their union, and the joining of two wonderful families. The wedding ceremony took place at the stunning and traditional Old Carmel Mission and the reception was following at the Carmel Valley Art Center.

It was such a beautiful and naturally smooth flowing event coordinated by the Aileen and the lovely ladies of Prestigious Planning (see their group photo below). The bouquets we made of a classy white bundle of fresh roses and white accent flowers by Florabella Designs. The rest of the decor revolved around a fun and clever artichoke theme which was not only in the centerpieces but was continued on a handy recipe card that they gave guests to take home and then later they were even taken on the dance floor and used as dancing props! :)

What a fun time every one had as it was a destination wedding for everyone and they all seemed to be loving the natural beauty of the Carmel valley not to mention the un-believable weather for a wedding held in mid October!!! :)

Dan & Gemma,

Sophie, Phil, and I had such a wonderful time at your wedding and feel so blessed to have been a part of it! I have really enjoyed getting to know the both of you and I hope when you come to SLO to see friends or to run a race or two :) that you will stop by and see Dan and myself! I am so excited for you both in this new season of your life may it be wondrously blessed! Enjoy!

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