Matt + Beatriz: Camp Wente Wedding in Willits

Driving north last Saturday, the weather didn’t look promising.  Dark clouds covered the South Bay and as I continued north through the East Bay, it began to sprinkle.  Then the rain started.  I let out a sigh and said a quick prayer that the weather would clear up.  Not for the driving conditions, but for Matt and Bea’s outdoor wedding.  And then as quickly as the rain had started, it stopped.  The clouds stuck around and covered the sky in a blanket of white and gray.  I continued to drive and about an hour south of Ukiah, the clouds started moving away and the sun made an appearance.  And by the time I reached Ukiah, the white and gray was replaced with a bright blue sky sprinkled with white puffy clouds.  I was relieved and excited.  The weather was beginning to cooperate.  No couple wants it to rain on their wedding day, especially when the ceremony is taking place outside.

I’ve never been to Willits, let alone the Camp Wente area, but it was beautiful.  Rustic, peaceful and gorgeous.  The setting was perfect, the couple was adorable and when two people are that crazy about each other, it makes my job that much easier.  The day was filled with love, excitement and anticipation for their future together.  I had the pleasure of second shooting this wedding with a friend and fellow photographer of mine, Diane Angel.

Matt and Bea, congratulations on a lovely wedding and thanks so much for having me be a part of your big day.  Wishing you both nothing but the best as you begin your lives together as husband and wife!