From The Bride:

11 years ago I took a waitressing job at the local college bar to help pay my way through school. A few weeks in I turned the corner too quickly and ran into the bar-back who was carrying several cases of beer. Behind those cases of beer was the cutest guy with bright blue eyes and a smile that suddenly made me feel a little bit better about the mess I’d made. I was mortified to say the least, but took the opportunity to introduce myself. We became fast friends and eventually started dating. We jointly discovered a passion for travel and set out on numerous trips around the world.

In September 2014 we planned a trip to Turkey and Greece. We had a list of sights to see, places to eat, and little to my knowledge, a place for Brad to propose. A private evening cruise on the Bosphorus Straight in Istanbul, Turkey will hands down always be my favorite adventure. It is where Brad asked me to marry him and I joyfully accepted. We love the outdoors, so we wanted everything about our wedding to reflect that. We found an incredible property just outside of Lake Tahoe, California and set the date for August 22, 2015.

Photography was a top priority, so I started researching shortly after the venue was booked. Maria Lamb’s images spoke to me the moment I saw them and I knew I had to talk to her. It was love at first chat and Maria was quickly booked to capture our wedding day. As you can see from our photos, Maria has an amazing talent for capturing the moments in between and the raw beauty of Mother Nature. I can’t wait to look back at these photos over the years and remember just how young and carefree we were.

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Anna and Daniel fell in love in Northern California, and they knew right away that they wanted to host their wedding in the area. The color palette was inspired by the sky after a thunderstorm – soft blues and grays with gentle purples and pinks. Coincidentally, there was a thunderstorm at the venue the previous day, creating the perfect backdrop for the wedding festivities. Surrounded by their family and close friends, they tearfully exchanged vows in an open field beneath a large oak tree. A lively dinner was held al fresco on the lawn of the venue’s cottage where long family-style tables were adorned with lush arrangements and an abundance of candlelight. The wedding felt like a true celebration – timeless and intimate at the same time. -Kae&Ales

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