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One thing we find so meaningful about documenting weddings is the opportunity to tell the story of truly kind and wonderful people.  Lizzie & Charlotte were so sweet and welcoming and being able to witness the love and support of so many of their family and friends was inspiring and moving.  They also had such a beautiful vision for their day, which took place at the spectacular Berkeley Botanical Gardens in the hills above Berkeley, CA.  Their ceremony took place in the midst of a majestic redwood grove, and their symbolic planting of a tree was such a beautiful way to express both the newness and the potential in their new life together.  This celebration was special in so many ways, and it was such a pleasure to be able to tell the story of this day and these two wonderful women. Here are a few favorites – enjoy!

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Lizzie and Charlotte chose so many gorgeous details to be a part of this beautiful day and we wanted to share a few of those as well.

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We also wanted to give a shoutout to the other great wedding professionals that contributed their skills and artistry to this awesome celebration:

Flowers:  Bewilder Floral

Hair:  Manifesta Salon

Catering:  Blue Heron

DJ:  Dart DJ Collective

Venue: Berkeley Botanical Garden

Coordinator: Melissa Mellor

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Every time a couple asks us to travel to be with them on their wedding day we feel incredibly honored.  We love capturing each new place in a unique way and telling the story of the couples’ journey and personal connection there.  Charis & Dan chose the beautiful town of North Adams, which is nestled in the picturesque hills of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.  Charis & her family have history there, and the beauty and peacefulness of the surrounding countryside was such a perfect fit for their day.  It’s also especially meaningful when a couple initially connects with us at another wedding we’ve documented.  In this particular case Charis & Dan met us at a family member’s wedding, who themselves had initially met us at a wedding we shot way back in 2011 – all part of a long line of meaningful connections, which we love.  These two also share a special closeness that was so easy to see and was so fun to capture.  They truly made us feel a part of the celebration and we loved experiencing the joy of this day!

On a side note, Charis & Dan also discovered the amazing Greylock Works, which is an old cotton-spinning mill which is in the process of being restored into an event space, artisanal food spot and a boutique hotel.  Charis & Dan’s wedding was their first and the venue worked hard to finish their conversion of the space just in time for their wedding day.  As you’ll see it was an amazing setting for this celebration!

This was such a wonderful day & congrats to these two lovely people!

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We want to give special thanks to all the other wonderful wedding professionals that made this day possible.  Here are some of the beautiful details they put together for this day, and please swing on by their websites (at the end of this post) to see more of their work!

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Florist:  Flower Scout
Caterer:  Wheelhouse Farm
Lighting and Production DesignSpringboard Design
Hair & Make-up:  Crystal Vazquez and Company

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We were really struck by how often during this beautiful celebration friends and family (and Evan & Aileen themselves) talked about all the quirky & fun little things that Evan & Aileen share in together.  They have such a sweet way of being together, sharing laughter and mutually supporting one another – which made capturing this celebration of their bond so natural and enjoyable for us.  We hope you enjoy a few of our favorites from this really joyful day!

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Special thank you also to these awesome wedding professionals who contributed their talents to making this day beautiful –

Wedding Coordinator – Casandra Ream @ Moniker Group

Hair & Makeup – Flora

Musician – Jay Chu

Flowers – Joie Florals

Caterer – Casa De Mexico

DJ – Streamline events

Desert – Edelweiss bakery +  Bottega Italiano

Ceremony – Centennial Park

Reception – Moniker Warehouse