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Reception merriment

Kara Brodgesell October 27, 2016
In Wedding Tags Dancing, Reception, California
← Fall FlowersTaking a moment during hair and makeup →

Wedding previews, inspiration, notes and musings by East-coast raised, West-coast based documentary wedding photographer.

Archive

  • 2021
    • Nov 1, 2021 Haley & John Henry
    • Oct 25, 2021 Katie & Jessi
    • Sep 24, 2021 Fall floral tablescape
    • Aug 4, 2021 Holding hands during the hora
    • Jul 14, 2021 Bride & groom in the vineyard at sunset
    • May 28, 2021 Stunning cushion cut ring
    • Apr 15, 2021 Dancing the night away
    • Apr 1, 2021 Bridesmaid with the bouquet
    • Feb 18, 2021 Wedding day white
    • Feb 7, 2021 Little dinner guest
    • Jan 1, 2021 Cheers!
  • 2020
    • Oct 29, 2020 October barn reception
    • Oct 1, 2020 Guys getting ready in black & white
    • Jul 18, 2020 Smiles down the aisle
    • Jun 24, 2020 Gold invitations and pink boutonnieres
    • Jun 2, 2020 Embrace
    • May 8, 2020 Black & white rings
    • Apr 1, 2020 Front lawn ceremony
    • Mar 1, 2020 Kate & Saif at City Hall
  • 2019
    • Oct 29, 2019 Heather & Ryder
    • Jul 10, 2019 Noah in questionable lighting
    • Jul 3, 2019 Post wedding party portrait cheers
    • Jun 27, 2019 The reason you do sunset photos
    • Jun 26, 2019 Lindsay & Sky
    • May 23, 2019 Meaghan & Mark
    • Mar 26, 2019 Bridesmaid favor
    • Feb 13, 2019 Wedding day rings
  • 2018
    • Oct 8, 2018 Eydis & Tom
    • Sep 27, 2018 Embrace at sundown
    • Sep 26, 2018 Anne & Daniel
    • Sep 11, 2018 Vanessa & Dakotah
    • Aug 20, 2018 A breeze in the veil at sunset
    • Jul 5, 2018 Getting Ready
    • Jun 28, 2018 Marisa & Trevor
    • Apr 20, 2018 Katie & Tom
    • Apr 11, 2018 Floral details in Napa
    • Feb 5, 2018 Bridal shoes
  • 2017
    • Dec 24, 2017 Cara & Craig
    • Nov 10, 2017 Hilltop sunset
    • Nov 8, 2017 Ring Bearers
    • Nov 1, 2017 Reacting to the toast
    • Sep 10, 2017 Dena & Nathan
    • Aug 31, 2017 Steph & Jeff
    • Aug 25, 2017 Gentlemen's details
    • Aug 22, 2017 Golden bride
    • Aug 17, 2017 Karla & Nico
    • Jul 20, 2017 Kate & Garrett
    • Jun 27, 2017 Stunning wedding dress
    • Jun 10, 2017 Ultimate party spot
    • Jun 7, 2017 Genna & Jesse
    • Jun 5, 2017 Watching the guests arrive
    • Jun 2, 2017 Groomsman gift
    • May 31, 2017 Flower girl
    • May 28, 2017 Perfect summer salad
    • May 26, 2017 Ceremony walk
    • May 24, 2017 Guest fashion
    • May 23, 2017 Bride greeting her bridesmaid
    • May 17, 2017 Pocket charms
    • May 16, 2017 Wedding bands
    • May 12, 2017 Sunset smiles
    • May 9, 2017 Cheers!
    • Apr 25, 2017 Romantic little stroll downtown
    • Apr 19, 2017 Beautifully handwritten
    • Apr 14, 2017 Making one's own arrangements
    • Apr 11, 2017 End of the shoot at Sutro Baths
    • Apr 9, 2017 Magical tree arch
    • Apr 5, 2017 Pre-Ceremony Poker Game
    • Mar 31, 2017 Group Shots!
    • Mar 29, 2017 California Blues
    • Mar 27, 2017 Spring on a tabletop
    • Mar 23, 2017 Taking a moment at sunset
    • Mar 20, 2017 Ceremony Laughter
    • Mar 14, 2017 Amanda & Mike
    • Mar 9, 2017 Pouring for the toast
    • Mar 7, 2017 Welcome Dinner in Napa
    • Feb 28, 2017 Movie star bride
    • Feb 10, 2017 Family hugs at the end of the aisle
    • Feb 8, 2017 Officiant's bible
    • Feb 3, 2017 Giggles while waiting for the portrait
    • Feb 1, 2017 Golden Moments
    • Jan 10, 2017 Early winter dinner
  • 2016
    • Nov 5, 2016 Midsummer night's wedding
    • Nov 3, 2016 Flowers, kumquats & lace
    • Nov 1, 2016 Aaaah, a veil....
    • Oct 30, 2016 Road to the ceremony
    • Oct 28, 2016 Fall Flowers
    • Oct 27, 2016 Reception merriment
    • Oct 18, 2016 Taking a moment during hair and makeup
    • Oct 7, 2016 Dreamy bridal details
    • Sep 28, 2016 Eric & Matt
    • Sep 28, 2016 On the job
    • Sep 25, 2016 Ashley & Julien
    • Sep 23, 2016 Just desserts!
    • Sep 20, 2016 Dawn
    • Aug 30, 2016 Allegra & Jonathan
    • Aug 28, 2016 The best bling
    • Aug 1, 2016 Ximena & Isaac
    • Jul 26, 2016 Masha & Thomas
    • Jul 23, 2016 Last Shot of the Day
    • Jul 13, 2016 DIY Portable Photobooth!
    • Jul 7, 2016 Jen & Mark
    • Jul 3, 2016 Michelle & Eric
    • Jun 27, 2016 Corazon & Mark
    • Jun 21, 2016 Bernal Hill Couple Shoot
    • Jun 17, 2016 Melanie & Dave
    • Mar 18, 2016 Crystal & Katie

Tags

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  • California
  • Candid
  • Ceremony
  • City Hall
  • Couple
  • Dancing
  • Dessert
  • Detail
  • Dress
  • Drink
  • Flowers
  • Food
  • Full Wedding
  • Getting Ready
  • Guests
  • Jewelry
  • Kids
  • Landscape
  • Marin
  • Petaluma
  • Portrait
  • Presidio
  • Reception
  • Rings
  • San Francisco
  • Shoes
  • Still Life
  • Vermont
  • Winery

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