This past weekend was a joyful time for me.  I photographed a stunning bride in a stunning environment surrounded by family.  The beautiful woman you see here is Denae.  She is my wifes cousins daughter and the first to get married in her family.  The before pictures were taken at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, California.  A 19th century Italian villa built by Senater Phelan of California as his summer home.  The villa is surrounded by park land and gardens offering endless photography vignettes.  The light was perfect for these portraits even at midday.  The bride and groom agreed to see each before the ceremony and that afforded time to produce these wonderful images.  My thanks to the Rowe family for trusting me with their daughters wedding photography.  I love these images.