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June 14, 2010
Sheri and Tom visit Yosemite park together every summer. Two years ago, Tom proposed to Sheri in Yosemite and she said yes. One year ago I joined them in Yosemite for an engagement session and created beautiful photographs together. Two days ago the story started a new chapter with their wedding in Yosemite and I can't wait to see where it goes from here.
Of course they both have a shared love for all things outdoors. For them their dream vacation is camping and hiking in Yosemite. Sheri told me that on a previous trip to Yosemite they climbed Half Dome together. Sheri and Tom are two of the happiest most content people I have met. They have learned the that the true value of life is in sharing love with each other.
They have had a lot of help planning their wedding, not only from friends and family, but also from Roshel of AddyRose. Together they focused on what was important to both Sheri and Tom and created the perfect wedding for them. They created a small intimate wedding for their closest friends and family to share with them. Details reinforced their unique style with hand made watercolor invitations and smores making kits for everyone to take home. All of their guests traveled up to Yosemite Valley to share their love and celebrate with what you could feel was a momentous day.
Sheri and Tom did not see each other on the day of the wedding until the ceremony, but they both got ready in the same room in the Ahwahnee. This created some interesting scheduling but somehow we pulled it off. The hard work was worth it just to see the tears in Tom's eyes and smile on his face when he got his first glance of his bride walking toward him.
Inside the Yosemite Valley Chapel everyone gathered for a full Catholic mass. As soon as it was over, everyone headed out of the chapel and into the warm afternoon to congratulate the newlyweds on the new chapter of their lives. After a while Sheri Tom and I parted with their guests for a while to take a few portraits on the way back to the reception. We didn't spend too long, but created some amazing art together.
Back at the Ahwahnee, their guest enjoyed cocktails and music on the patio. Once we arrived, everyone headed into the Mural Room for the reception for a delicious dinner. The room was beautifully decorated with unique touches in every corner. Most important however was the conversation that filled the room.
As the night continued on Sheri and Tom visited with their family and friends sharing stories and creating memories. At one point we brought out these really cool thought sticks for everyone to write a message on for a photo. It was a very cool and unique idea!
It was a beautiful wedding for everyone. A wedding with real emotion and delicious food, but more importantly it was Sheri and Tom's wedding and it was perfect. We ended the night with one fitting shot of Sheri and Tom, all by themselves underneath the stars of a warm Yosemite night.
Ring Bearer Bowl: Paloma's Nest
Handmade Invitations: Momental Designs
Flowers and Planning: AddyRose
Hair and Makeup: D'Andre Design
Music: Sierra Entertainment
Ceremony: Yosemite Valley Chapel
Reception: Mural Room at the Ahwahnee Hotel
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They are Amazing! You captured Sheri & Tom's Special Day Perfectly!
wow amazing photos ,amazing wedding ,just like something u see on tv good job on planning pics etc...
Congrats on your beautiful wedding day...these pictures are beautiful...many many happy blessings for years to come....
Oh my gosh! Getting all emotional again, beautiful pics! Captured some wonderful memories! Patrick your the best!
Magical wedding! Gorgeous shots! Thank you for capturing the stationery so beautifully.
Oh Patrick, Wow. Just looking at these pictures brings back the wonderful day in my mind! You have captured every detail perfectly and years from now I can look at these memories and smile. You are so awesome!
Absolutely beautiful work here, Patrick. The shot of Tom, against the wall with the shadow from the window really speaks to me. Then entire set is truly inspiring
Beautiful Patrick! Amazing work, and it was a joy to work with you!