Annie & Mel – St. Helena Napa Valley Wedding

It’s not often that your best friend becomes your sister-in-law. Annie and Mel’s intimate Napa Valley wedding was many years in the making. Mel’s baby sister, Yen, has been Annie’s best friend since beyond high school. So, naturally, Annie and Mel were destined to end up together.:)There’s something so sweet about high school sweethearts enduring the crazy transitional years of college, and finally ending up happily ever after.

With Annie’s super crafty talents and organization skills, I was excited to shoot her wedding because I knew her day would be perfectly executed with amazing personal touches. She designed their fabulous invitations and even sewed the ring bearer’s pillow herself!

Annie’s other BFF and bridesmaid, My Tran, did a fabulous job with Annie’s makeup.

Napa Valley Wedding Bride Getting Ready

Napa Valley Spring Hill Suites Wedding Makeup

Annie drew her invitations herself and scanned them into her computer to make these adorable invites.

hand drawn wedding invitations

If I could do my wedding all over again, I’d choose a dress like this gorgeous frock with cascading ruffles. LOVE.:)

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St Helena bridal party portrait wedding

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Tra Vigne Restaurant Wedding details

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Tra Vigne reception wedding

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Bouquet toss St helena wedding reception

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Annie & Mel, thank you so much for letting me be a part of your day! I loved every single minute of it.:)

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Tra Vigne Restaurant, St. Helena
Makeup Artist: My Tran
Bakery: Sweet Occasions
Floral Designer: Garaventa Florist
Wedding Dress Boutique: House of Fashion
Wedding Coordinator: Hilary Fontaine

Special thanks to Jason W. for shooting with me.:)

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Sarah - October 12, 2011 - 1:05 pm

These photos are gorgeous, Kelly! I love all the details too, especially the invitations! How amazing that the bride drew them herself!

Annie - October 12, 2011 - 2:00 pm

Kelly, I got teary eyed looking at the photos and that’s a sign of a great photographer–someone who can capture all the wonderful moments and take you back to that place. I can’t wait to see all the photos! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Barb - October 28, 2011 - 2:02 pm

OH, MY, GOODNESS!!!! SO, SO BEAUTIFUL, ANNIE!!!! I LOVED your pictures!!! Everything was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Dallas Wedding Photographer - December 15, 2011 - 4:20 pm

Your work is just amazing!!!

isaiah - January 7, 2012 - 5:11 pm

loving that ivy wall – great stuff

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