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I mentioned a couple of posts ago, that Sarah and John were married in Texas in the fall of last year. For family and friends who were not able to make it to their wedding, they held a second reception in Butler on Valentine’s Day. It was a Sunday evening reception and it made for a special way to celebrate the holiday with their friends and family.

Sarah carried a simple and elegant bouquet of red and white roses.

Their cookie table did not disappoint. There were plenty of scrupmtious treats and it was tough to choose!

This sweet flower girl is signing their “guest plate,” a more functional alternative to the usual book.

Here’s the happy couple in between welcoming their guests to the reception.

It’s easy to see how Sarah and her little girl adore one another.

Sarah’s a natural beauty and looks stunning in her white fur stole.

They had all of the traditional elements of a wedding reception and were announced into the room, toasted by several loved ones, and shared a first dance and father/daughter and mother/son dances.

Did I mention that Sarah’s from Texas? Check out the cowgirl boots she’s rocking under her dress.

Their cup cakes were delicious. I usually don’t get a chance to eat cake, but when my job was done at the close of the reception, I couldn’t resist helping myself.

Thanks again Sarah and John! It was so much fun to photograph your Pa. reception!

Sarah and John were married earlier in 2009 in Texas. For the family who could not travel to their wedding, they held a reception in Butler on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a glimpse of two favorites from this beautiful couple’s Valentine’s Day reception:

Sarah is such a beautiful bride and there’s more to come. Blessings to you and John!

I checked out Bellefield Presbyterian Church in Oakland the other day and was totally impressed with it’s beautiful sanctuary.  Unlike some of the recent churches I’ve photographed, Bellefield’s sanctuary is square and wide open.  The dome ceiling really adds to the spaciousness and the acoustics are great.  While I was there, the church’s worship team was practicing and they are fantastic.  The church is made up of a young college-aged congregation, so they don’t hold back on the worship.  Anyhow, I really enjoyed their music while taking photos.  

A church member stopped by to talk with me and told me that during some financial struggles (possibly during the Great Depression), the church sold four of stained glass windows in the dome to pay the pastor.  How sad, but that’s a glimpse into hard days I hope we’ll never see.

Anyhow, this church is a gorgeous place to get married in.  I suspect it plays second fiddle to Heinz Chapel just down Fifth Avenue.  The two couldn’t be more different.  Bellefield’s brightly trimmed dome and stained glass windows are very cheery.  And there is plenty of light, so its great for photography.

Ana and Brian’s wedding was a cultural delight.  They were married in an Eastern Orthodox church complete with a traditional ceremony, sacred music and the intricate surroundings of icons and other religious art.  This beautiful ceremony was uniquely paired with a lush reception that incorporated Peruvian elements from the bride’s family heritage.

Part of their ceremony took place at the back of the sanctuary.

Ana and Brian were so natural and sweet when they looked into each other’s eyes.

Ana's mother and grandmother are making a customary Peruvian cocktail for the bride and groom.

The wedding favors were handmade figurines from Peru.

Ana carried a simple bouquet of French tulips.

Here’s a favorite shot of this sweet and stylish couple.