It was a warm and gorgeous spring day in April when Olivia and Jacob got married at Nestldown in Los Gatos, CA. The photos start off with a sweet and intimate first look that the couple did in the woods above the ceremony site. I noticed right away how sweet and caring Jacob was with Olivia and how doing a first look calmed them both down and made them excited to move on to saying their vows during the ceremony. Olivia’s step-dad officiated the ceremony and at one point he pulled out long black bunny ears as a nod to their pet black bunny rabbit who was waiting for them at home. Holy smokes, I wish I had a transcript of Jacob’s vows that I could share with you. They were so poetic and caring and I got a bit teary eyed! There were a lot of damp eyes by the end of this wedding ceremony, I certainly wasn’t the only one.
This wedding was photographed in late April and I have to say that it felt pretty magical being at Nestldown in the springtime. The place was busting in color and life because there were SO MANY FLOWERS! Tulips, wisteria, rhodedendrons… you name a springtime flower and it was there.
Dinner was hosted on the lawn in front of the pond and it became a lovely evening with the moon shining bright overhead. During the speeches given at dinnertime I could see that Olivia and Jacob are very close with their families. When it came time for dancing these guys got down– and I mean everyone present! There was so much dancing, everyone was having a fantastic time. I loved how Olivia and Jacob spent most of the night dancing with each other and surrounded by a circle of their friends dancing with them and around them. It felt like a very special and joyous occasion indeed! Congratulations Olivia & Jacob! And many thanks to Natalie Ngo for supporting me as my second photographer for the day.
Venue: Nestldown | Catering: Poetry in Motion Catering | Planners: Danielle + Tracey at Nestldown | Florals: Sassy Diva | Cupcake Baker: Audrey Mvemba | DJ: Big Fun DJ’s | Photography: Manali Anne Photography
