Tuscan fairytale wedding in Paso Robles // ©2018 Sun & Sparrow Paso Robles & destination wedding photographer
FROM THE BRIDE & GROOM ~
Tell us about your fairytale wedding day: Lori: The day of the wedding I couldn’t wait to see all the planning come to life, I periodically would peek out into the courtyard to get a glimpse of how everything was coming together. I was thankful to spend time with each of my bridesmaids and both mothers while everyone was beautified. The hair and make up team told me I was the calmest bride they had ever seen. When I think about Sean or marrying sean like I was that morning I only felt peace because I was totally certain that I was totally in love so there was nothing to be nervous or anxious about. I couldn’t wait to hear the string quartet play “Moon River” because that’s when I knew I would be walking toward him.
I love that we were able to incorporate Sean’s military background into a winery atmosphere. It was a nice way to honor him and the other marines who were there. I loved the shelved champagne flutes with the escort cards and the beautiful string quartet (which was the first decision we made when planning- we had both individually wanted a quartet at our wedding). I loved that the dance floor was filled all night long and that everyone had so much fun. I cannot imagine not having this day— this absolutely beautifully perfect day in my life it was just so extraordinary in every way, which is super fitting since I married an extraordinary man.
Sean: When I woke up, the morning of the wedding, I felt proud and important. I was looking forward to meeting expectations of family and friends— I wanted to make sure Lori had her special day, her work of art. I was excited to celebrate our marriage with everyone we loved all in one place.
Did you plan for a first look? :
Lori: We did a first look. I surprised myself because I thought I would be emotional in this moment but Sean said something that made me laugh when he opened his eyes and the moment was just pure joy.
Sean: I was happy to see my soon to be wife for the first time that day. She looked beautiful.
What was your favorite moment of your wedding day?
Lori: My favorite moment was walking down the aisle with my Dad. I didn’t even feel like I was walking—I don’t even think that my feet hit the ground it felt like I was floating. It truly was magical. You hear the music and you can see your partner and everyone else that came to support you, you can feel the love, its palpable. Quite unlike anything I’ve ever felt before.
Sean: My favorite moment was when our entrance was announced into the reception. We were man and wife. It felt special, everyone was clapping and cheering and to top it off I was handed our signature cocktail drink.
How did your day feel most like a fairytale?
Lori: My wedding day really did feel like a fairytale and it was a combination of everything and everyone coming together so that what you envision becomes reality. We were surrounded by the most beautiful venue and backdrop of vineyards which makes everything already feel surreal, then add a big white fancy dress, a handsome prince, and a sword arch. Tell me these aren’t the things of our wedding dreams.
Sean: When I walked down the stairs entering the ceremony for the first time, meeting the chaplain in his uniform— I was the knight from those storybooks awaiting his bride.
Venue: CaliPaso Winery & Villa :www.calipasowinery.com //
Coordinator: The Event Planner Fresno :www.theeventplannerfresno.com //
Photographer: Sun & Sparrow :www.sunandsparrow.com // Videographer: Stories Told by Film :www.storiestoldbyfilm.com // booth, DJ, Lighting: Kramer Events :www.kramerevents.com // Florals: Flowers by Kim :www.flowersbykim.com // Invitations: Sweet Paper :www.sweet-paper.com // Rentals: Central Coast Tent & Party :www.centralcoasttent.com:
Desserts: Just Baked Cake Studio :www.justbakedslo.com // Wedding rings maker: Pacific Park Jewelers :www.pacificparkjewelry.com String Quart: Millington Strings :www.millingtonstrings.com
Wedding Gown Maker: Badgley Mischka :www.badgleymischka.com //
Bride Shoes & earrings; Badgley Mischka (above)Bridesmaids dresses: Katie Hair & Makeup: Twist Studio & Spa :www.twistway.com May :www.katiemay.com // Bridesmaid earrings: Swarovski : www.swarovski.com // Groom & Groomsmen ensemble: Jos. A Bank :www.josbank.com // Groomsmen gifts: Swanky Badger :www.swankybadger.com