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10.22.09
2009 has been our year for shooting weddings in Northern California, from San Francisco to Napa Valley, its been fun mixing it up and in the midst of it all Justin and I have enjoyed traveling.
Stephanie + Sam were married on September 4th in San Francisco. They held their wedding ceremony at the Merchants Exchange Building and then held a beautiful reception in the Julia Morgan Ballroom inside of that same building. The first time we actually met Stephanie + Sam was the day before their wedding when we toured their amazing venue together to get a feel for what the next day would be like. We were super excited after getting acquainted with Stephanie + Sam and could not wait for their wedding day to unfold!
No joke, Julia Morgan was an amazing designer and architect! Justin and I have been fans of her work ever since we visited Hearst Castle a few years back. She was a very talented woman. Now onto the rest of the details:
Congratulations to Stephanie + Sam, what a sweet day, thank you for having us along for the ride!
No joke, Julia Morgan was an amazing designer and architect! Justin and I have been fans of her work ever since we visited Hearst Castle a few years back. She was a very talented woman. Now onto the rest of the details:
Congratulations to Stephanie + Sam, what a sweet day, thank you for having us along for the ride!Now here's something you can count on at the end of every one of our wedding posts: Click here to view more photos with their online slideshow!
Emilie said:
Absolutely stunning!! She is so beautiful! I love her dress too. Your photos are gorgeous as usual. :)
(10.22.09 11:58 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
The best part of staying up late is this midnight treat from Amelia Lyon! Lub lub lub the pix!
(10.23.09 01:26 AM)
manon said:
damn. didn't I get the memo. I thought its still 2009. hehe. Amazing pictures.
(10.23.09 02:24 AM)
Rensche van Dyk said:
You guys are so good!! What a beautiful wedding.
(10.23.09 06:47 AM)
amelialyon said:
Manon, LOL! Thanks for catching that! Just changed the year...whew, I'm way ahead of myself:)
(10.23.09 07:56 AM)
jean smith said:
goodness..this is one of my favorites of yours. SOOOO beautiful!
(10.23.09 08:54 AM)
Char Baiz said:
wow! I love these!
(10.23.09 10:09 AM)
imthiaz houseman said:
wow...stunning, i love them all!
(10.23.09 10:25 AM)
angel swanson said:
STUNNING!! my fave is the portrait of stephanie in front of the pillar. breathtaking! xoxo
(10.23.09 01:22 PM)
L10 said:
I'm blown away... this another one for the record books. Awesome work!
(10.23.09 03:07 PM)
Travis Smith said:
My wife just showed me your blog...AWESOME WORK...love your angles and processing...beautiful!
(10.24.09 05:32 AM)
Melesha said:
What a gorgeous dress.
(10.24.09 09:01 PM)
JOHN said:
love your wedding pictures
(10.25.09 09:11 AM)
Irene Frankhouse said:
These are fantastic!!
(10.25.09 12:28 PM)
lindsey said:
I love these images! So much life in them.
(10.25.09 09:08 PM)
Leslee Feinstein said:
I'm the mother of the groom and these pictures bring tears to my eyes remembering what a wonderful day we had.
(10.26.09 09:00 PM)
Stephanie Vail said:
amazing backgrounds, amazing lighting and overall some breathtaking photographs! i can only pray to have that kind of talent some day. not to mention i love how much thought, care and detail you put into each post! i love your work and always check updates on this page!
(10.27.09 10:56 PM)
Stacie Smith said:
As always, beautiful and fresh. Love your blog.
You photographed my friends last year... Jeremy and Fashion with their 3 kids. I was sad they didn't come to CO and have me shoot, but am glad they found/know you.
(10.28.09 08:31 AM)
Beka said:
Amazing as always! I almost died when I saw the two images in front of that crazy detailed wall. So ridiculously good! :)
(10.28.09 08:13 PM)
kristin @ The Treasured Petal said:
She is such an elegant bride! Gorgeous images, brings me back to my days at Berkeley.
(10.28.09 11:44 PM)
Kristen Snyder said:
oh my goodness! the bride is gorgeous!! and so are you photos! =)
(10.29.09 06:24 AM)
Drew said:
GEEZ, this is such amazing work. I must say that your lighting is always spot on. I am envious of your talent!
(10.29.09 02:27 PM)
Jenny said:
Love the photo of them crossing the streets ! The first dance photo with off camera lighting is terrific !
(11.01.09 12:16 AM)
Ryel said:
I love the city shots!! The detail shots are just amazing!! Great work you guys!
(11.02.09 06:09 PM)
Laura Marchbanks said:
My sister in law wore this same gown for her wedding. To this day it's still one of my favorites. Beautiful!
(11.03.09 01:04 PM)
Kayla said:
These are amazing! Love the big city feel! So awesome!
(11.04.09 08:03 AM)
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10.19.09
This was THE wedding to be at on September 12th of 2009! Dani + Sean were married in Napa Valley at The Carneros Inn. Everything, I mean EVERYTHING about this wedding was ultra-fabulous and the details were mind blowing! This day definitely made our top-ten list for weddings and Dani + Sean were a stellar couple to work with! Their theme was "an enchanted forest", and there was this sweet organic and dreamy feel throughout every aspect. Dani + Sean hired the amazing crew of Sillapere to be behind the scenes and make all of the magic come to life. Sillapere did a phenomenal job at it too! Ladies and gents we give you Dani + Sean's wedding!
The winner for the favorite item of the day: Sean's amazing custom suit from Lord Willy's of New York! Justin was drooling over it all day long! I really like the idea of the groom spending a good amount of thought, time, and money on his suit. So many times we see rented suits, but come-on gentlemen...this IS your wedding day too. Why not drop it like its hot for such a memorable day, one that will only come around once in a lifetime?!
Details from the cocktail hour (also one exception from the ceremony on the top right), I REALLY dug the all of the tree and wood sculptures that scattered the grounds of this venue for the wedding.
Room details from reception #1. This room was used for dinner and speeches. My favorite part about this setup was they vine tent with chandeliers suspended throughout the middle.
Details from reception #2. Once dinner was over the guests were excused to a second room where dancing, cake cutting, and dessert took place. Notice the second version of the vine tent that helped carry over the continuity of the evening.
Please, please, please click here to view more of our favorite images from this fabulous wedding. We had such a rough time narrowing down our favs for this post so the rest are featured in this slideshow. Check it out if you have a few minutes to spare!
LOVED how dreamy Dani's dress was!
The winner for the favorite item of the day: Sean's amazing custom suit from Lord Willy's of New York! Justin was drooling over it all day long! I really like the idea of the groom spending a good amount of thought, time, and money on his suit. So many times we see rented suits, but come-on gentlemen...this IS your wedding day too. Why not drop it like its hot for such a memorable day, one that will only come around once in a lifetime?!
Details from the cocktail hour (also one exception from the ceremony on the top right), I REALLY dug the all of the tree and wood sculptures that scattered the grounds of this venue for the wedding.
Room details from reception #1. This room was used for dinner and speeches. My favorite part about this setup was they vine tent with chandeliers suspended throughout the middle.
Details from reception #2. Once dinner was over the guests were excused to a second room where dancing, cake cutting, and dessert took place. Notice the second version of the vine tent that helped carry over the continuity of the evening.
Please, please, please click here to view more of our favorite images from this fabulous wedding. We had such a rough time narrowing down our favs for this post so the rest are featured in this slideshow. Check it out if you have a few minutes to spare!Last, the next day Dani + Sean hosted a brunch for all of their out of town guests. We decided to stop by on our way out of town to check out more amazing work done by Sillapere, also to capture a few more details for Dani + Sean.
Mike Cunningham said:
So rad. I now know where to buy my suit when I get married. Those suits kick Nordy's right in the Nards.
(10.19.09 11:36 PM)
megan welker said:
so excited to see this wedding up! you guys are fan-freakin-tastic!!! they turned out amazing! love the ones with the wine country behind them :)
(10.19.09 11:45 PM)
Steve Gerrard said:
Wow, wow and wow again. I want these guys to plan my wedding!
Oh, hang on.. I'm already married. Doh!
(10.19.09 11:57 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
Amazing wedding and details! I love love the ring shot! How cool are those wood sculptures!
(10.20.09 12:07 AM)
Molly Williams said:
Big fan of yours. LOVED this wedding. Especially since the Carneros Inn was where we spent our honeymoon this past July. That place is to die for. Love, love love their whole wedding and of course your stellar photos.
(10.20.09 01:04 AM)
Briony said:
what a gorgeous wedding. i love their little colorful details. so fun!
(10.20.09 07:42 AM)
shannon said:
i love her dress!!! these are so, so wonderful! what an amazing display of wedding photography!
(10.20.09 08:46 AM)
Kevin Strick said:
That was such a fabulous weekend and the photos are on point to match. Good job to everyone involved in making it happen, especially Sean & Dani. Kick ass.
(10.20.09 09:36 AM)
anda said:
oooo - NICE. the guys' suits are the neatest i have ever seen. another excellent amelia lyon wedding :)
(10.20.09 10:41 AM)
Mel said:
wow, what vivid color and character! I love how much thought went into not only the details of the wedding, but your duo's spectacular capturing of them~ Makes me want to get married again:)
(10.20.09 12:16 PM)
Kirstin @ Weddings Unveiled said:
The groom's socks are ridiculous! I love the tree branch table. This was an awesome wedding and great photography as always!
(10.20.09 04:06 PM)
jackie wonders said:
OMG. this wedding was amazing and you guys totally showed how much you ROCK! i can't even wait one more week to gleen from your genius :)
(10.20.09 08:10 PM)
nancy said:
wow!!! My head is spinning from the details! And of course, you and justin captured them all amazingly. It's not fair for one couple to have SO much talent!! ;)
(10.21.09 12:38 AM)
Peter said:
You guys really put alot of love in your work. Doesnt get any better than this. Awesome!
(10.21.09 02:30 AM)
imthiaz houseman said:
wow, i love the details. what a stunning wedding. gorgeous job!
(10.21.09 04:21 PM)
Araxi said:
Ohhhhhh I couldnt wait to see the images from this wedding I knew you were going to rock the images!!! Dani looked so beautiful and the details are truly something special. Beautiful work :)
(10.22.09 02:09 PM)
Jennifer Parsons said:
Thanks Amelia for posting the invitation images... I blogged about them... check it out!
(10.22.09 07:41 PM)
crystal said:
wow! what incredible photos + details! do you know who their calligrapher was?? it's soo beautiful!
(10.22.09 09:07 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
DAAANG girl,, you are a blogging machine. I'm gonna have to day that this wedding is freakin amazing. Not only is this couple adorable with rad style but I LOVVE all of the details. What an amazing day.
(10.23.09 12:16 AM)
Kellan said:
STUH-UH-UH-UH-ING!!! Her dress is ridiculously amazing and the green shoes. All the photos are incredible. I am always amazed how many different settings you guys can set up your off camera lighting with wedding agendas so tight a lot of times. Makes for so many diverse shots. Loved. Every. Single. One.
(10.23.09 05:58 AM)
amelialyon said:
Crystal, Thanks for the comment, not sure who the calligrapher was, but I can send you info to Sillapere and they let you know. Also, I have a girl down here and she is phenomenal if you would like her info I can send it your way as well! Email me amelia@amelialyon.com.
(10.23.09 08:04 AM)
Rosemary said:
Great images and beautiful event design. Sillapere so incredible...
(10.25.09 03:39 PM)
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10.01.09
Lara + Tim's wedding was glamorous with an English nautical twist! Okay...I admit it, I'm trying too hard to describe their awesome wedding day because the usual "awesome" just doesn't do it justice! Lara + Tim's wedding perfectly followed the feel of their engagement session with a by-the-sea-sailing theme. This was just right for them because Lara + Tim both have a passion for the ocean and sailing. They were married on August 22nd at the Trinity Baptist Church in Santa Monica (recognize this church, Father of the Bride was shot at this same church!) and had a sweet reception that followed at The California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey.
Don't go yet, click here for their online slideshow! Thank you, thank you to Lara + Tim for letting us be a part of your wedding day!!! We enjoyed every minute!
Heather Brown said:
Love love the ring shot... Amazing to say the least!! Awesome cant describe your photography either!!
(10.01.09 05:41 PM)
Glenda said:
Oh my Amelia... honey you just absolutely rocked this wedding! That stained glass shot is so gorgeous I almost cried! Everyone of these are just amazing - bravo!!
(10.01.09 06:06 PM)
stikman said:
your favorite is also my favorite, even before I saw it was your fav! haha
Great series here. Another job well done. They should be super stoked.
(10.01.09 06:08 PM)
jenny haas said:
your work always inspires me! I think I'm in love with you..haha
(10.01.09 06:41 PM)
Allison Davis said:
Totally rocked it is right! LOVE that stain glass photo! It is just stunning! Amazing work. :)
(10.02.09 07:40 AM)
shannon said:
so gorgeous!! these are just amazing. her dress is awesome!! you captured this wedding perfectly!
(10.02.09 09:22 AM)
Angel said:
These are So Beautiful! Her dress is AMAZING! Thats my favorite Wedding Dress I have ever seen!
(10.02.09 12:25 PM)
yan palmer said:
you better watch it, a girl could get used to these daily posts of incredible! holy taledo. how much could i pay you to let me second for you? the favorite shot of the day, agreed, agreed, it blew my mind, but also, those two of the bride and groom where she's leaning on the perfect touch of yellow and they look so confidently in love? sheesh.
(10.02.09 12:40 PM)
megan welker said:
ahhhh love it!! the one where theyre at the dock and he has his chin on her shoulder! another wonderfully photographed wedding :)
(10.02.09 01:13 PM)
anda said:
That is THE ring shot of awesomeness! I love all the black and whites as well ... grainy goodness.
(10.02.09 02:46 PM)
amelialyon said:
LOL! I'm trying to blog more! I'll definitely keep you in mind if I am ever in need of a second shooter:)
(10.02.09 03:09 PM)
Lizzy Peterson said:
I love this wedding! I think it is one of my favorite that you have done. But I am sure I've said that before :) You are simply amazing!
(10.02.09 10:37 PM)
Lucy, AL, Chloe & Bump said:
Stunning - just amazing x
(10.03.09 12:53 AM)
Becky said:
Wow! That picture of the bride in front of the stained glass window is perfection! Beautiful work!!!
(10.03.09 06:18 AM)
kristen hollly said:
Yum, loving this! Love the textures and tones, and her DRESS! Hello love!
(10.05.09 07:53 PM)
brandelyn said:
where have you been hiding? or rather, where have I been hiding? love love love your work. :)
(10.07.09 01:34 PM)
rosaura said:
i can't stop looking at your blog. awesome sauce x 1000! the bride in front of the stained glass just totally stopped me in my tracks! wow! what lens did you use there? 35mm? love you guys!
(10.09.09 11:15 AM)
Rhonda said:
Absolutely stunning. These pics really capture the day - some are funny, some are touching, but they're all BEAUTIFUL!
(10.12.09 03:39 PM)
Wollongong Wedding Photography said:
Just Love Your Work And You Found The Satisfaction On It...
(10.14.09 12:37 AM)
kathryn said:
These are absolutely beautiful!!!!
This is the church where my brother got married!!!! As well as some good friends of ours. You did a much better job photographing this wedding than the jerk of a photographer they had!
(10.15.09 04:00 PM)
Jan Rooney said:
Wow, Lara....what amazing photos. They truly are gorgeous. You and Tim look like movie stars!!!! Very classy....What a fun time we had!!!! Blessings to you two....
Love, Jan
(10.26.09 07:10 PM)
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09.30.09
Alicia + Joey: full of life, character, and color! I already expected their wedding to be just this after the few hours we spent with them while shooting their engagement session. August 21st was an awesome day for a wedding, and it just so happened that it was the only day in the middle of the summer that it rained in San Diego. The old saying of "rain means good luck on your wedding day" must be true because Alicia + Joey are two of a kind!
My favorite shot of the day!
Second favorite shot of the day!
After the official ceremony took place at the LDS San Diego Temple, Alicia + Joey had a ring ceremony at the reception venue.
My favorite shot of the day!
I think this image perfectly displays Joey and his awesome personality, he had me giggling all day long:)
Second favorite shot of the day!
After the official ceremony took place at the LDS San Diego Temple, Alicia + Joey had a ring ceremony at the reception venue.
Happy marriage to Alicia + Joey, so excited for you both! Be sure to check out their slideshow! Also last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to Jason + Emily of Roger Ruth Photography for helping me out that day!
megan welker said:
your second fav is my faav for sure!! and love the ring shot with the peacock feather :) woop woop another fabulous wedding amelia!
(09.30.09 11:22 PM)
brooke bowland said:
love the personality that you were able to capture. stunning work as always...
(10.01.09 12:38 AM)
Bobby Earle said:
Good freaking lord! These last two weddings... Freaky naughty good.
Bobby
(10.01.09 02:17 AM)
Anna said:
Lovin' all the shots in this set! Your bride & groom are soooo sassy :D Thanks fr sharing
(10.01.09 09:04 AM)
chelsey said:
I love the color of the bridesmaids dresses. Looks like they had a serious party!
(10.01.09 10:02 AM)
Mel said:
I LOVE the fairytale feel that is present in the images in front of the temple...remindes me of a castle! Beautiful job as always~
(10.01.09 01:43 PM)
Jenny said:
The wedding party shot in front of that church is AWESOME ! I love it that you bring out the clouds and the church, but not overpower the people.
(10.01.09 05:26 PM)
Rochelle (aussie) said:
Awesome Awesome Awesome and again Awesome! Loved the ring shot nice one!
(10.04.09 10:51 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
I love all of the colors and the bouquet was definitely amazing. You know me and feathers,,,, they make me happy,, and so do your pictures!!
(10.06.09 05:28 PM)
09.23.09
You saw their engagement session, now experience the wedding of Danah + Ahmad. The lovely couple was married on August 15th at The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. If we had only two words to describe this wedding it would be "simply classic". With white as their only wedding color, Danah's simple white dress, and Ahmad's classic black suit, it was truly a breath of fresh air. Danah's dress will definitely go down as one of the top ten wedding dresses we've ever laid eyes on, and Ahmad's black suit was bold and timeless!
As with all of our clients, we feel super blessed to have been a part of such an amazing experience and moment in time. Congratulations to Danah + Ahmad! Click here for their online slideshow!
John Edgar said:
They say you're the best in the industry for a reason.. these images are the reason. I genuinely never stop being amazed and awed by the art that you produce. If I ever get married, I hope you'll be there.
(09.23.09 11:54 PM)
bobbi said:
You're incredible Amelia&Justin... INCREDIBLE! And your clients.... GORGEOUS!!!! DOUBLE WHAMMY!
(09.24.09 05:14 AM)
Chad Zellner said:
If this post were a sandwich I would order 5 of them and eat as much as I could and save the rest for a snack later. Awesome =)
(09.24.09 07:12 AM)
Emily Faulknor said:
Gorgeous! Wow, wow, wow, you nail it every time. I love that window shot with both of them. Always fresh and creative. Great job!
(09.24.09 08:25 AM)
rachel darley said:
everything about the photos and what they've captured have taken my breath away. Simply gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
(09.24.09 09:01 AM)
Michele B said:
I'm in love with the shot of the two of them under the chandelier. This post is mind melting!
(09.24.09 09:34 AM)
will parris said:
Love it! the stair shots of them (all of them :D), the ring shot & the first dance shot are classic!
(09.24.09 05:33 PM)
Char Baiz said:
these are amazing photos! Where did you learn how to use light in such amazing ways?
(09.24.09 05:53 PM)
Austin said:
What a beautiful wedding! So inspired by the moments you capture! Classic! Stylish!
Hope you guys are doing well! Let's get some grub sometime!
(09.25.09 09:59 AM)
nancy said:
wowzers! these two are unfairly gorgeous and the wedding is stunningly classic! you had me drooling with every image! I love the ones in front of the window and on the stairs!
(09.25.09 03:37 PM)
angie said:
I love the reception details. They are a perfect couple in everyway! I LOVE your getting ready shots, they always make me feel happy:)
(09.26.09 08:13 AM)
Jeff Thompson said:
I LOVE your second favorite shot of the day!! Definitely my favorite!
(09.26.09 09:13 AM)
sally said:
fabulous, elegant and timeless work. bravo.
(09.27.09 05:03 AM)
Chelsey said:
Love her hair so much. Awesome pics!
(09.27.09 06:59 PM)
Lisa Gilbert said:
SO lovely. I adore the tones, very elegant and warm. I'm sure you've made this bride and groom very very happy.
(09.29.09 05:26 AM)
Irene Frankhouse said:
What an amazing wedding, and you captured it so beautifully!
(09.29.09 11:25 AM)
Ryel said:
The lighting makes this wedding look vintage i love it! Very unique and great style!
(09.29.09 06:01 PM)
Danielle said:
Beauuutiful work! I love the couple shots! I also love how you shot the rings connecting with the cake! Brilliant!
(09.29.09 06:02 PM)
The Memory Journalists said:
So gorgeous I can hardly stand it! Amazing work! What a lovely couple. I can see the love. Very moving.
(09.30.09 04:08 PM)
stephanie said:
I am just in awe of this wedding! I feel blessed to come across a wedding that has WOWed me! Im still shopping around for a planner and I think I finally found them Kary H events. Plus the dress and wedding singer ..please can I have the info!! THANKS!
(10.02.09 02:45 PM)
amelialyon said:
Stephanie, thanks for your sweet compliment! I believe that Kary from Kary H. Events would have all of that info. Best of luck to you!!
(10.02.09 03:05 PM)
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