What do a roasting pig, a praying mantice, a large river rock, a bluegrass band, and a cool river all have in common? They all came together to make a memorable day for Mele and Ryan as they married at Mele’s family cabin, just off of Highway 50 in Strawberry, California.
This was an intimate and relaxed wedding that beautifully expressed the personalities of both Mele and Ryan, beginning with an informal photo session with the soon-to-be-married couple admidst the majestic pines near the cabin. Then the ceremony was held atop the highest rock above the river, where their guests watched them exchange vows to the backdrop of an impossibly blue, midday sky. Back down in the shade of the pines where the tables were set with colorful wildflower arrangements, a bluegrass band played as the scent of roast pork drifted up from the grill.
Yep, it just puts a smile on your face, doesn’t it?
After their nuptuals, Mele and Ryan were heading off to go backpacking through Yosemite for their honeymoon – they even had their backpacks ready and packed at the cabin.
This wedding was truly unique and personal and I thank Mele and Ryan for choosing me to capture it. I wish them a lifetime of happiness together.
Photos, below collage, exception top and middle left, Michelle McDaid
Photo, below right, Michelle McDaid
Photo below left, Michelle McDaid
Photo, below left, Michelle McDaid
Photo below collage, top right, Michelle McDaid
Photo, below right, Michelle McDaid
Photos, below, Michelle McDaid
Photo, below, Michelle McDaid
Photographer’s Assistant and Second Shooter: Michelle McDaid / Venue: Bride’s family cabin, Strawberry, CA / Music: Alan Hendrick’s Bluegrass Band / Florist: Camino Flower Shop / Cake Artist and Catering: Karen’s Bakery & Cafe / Referral thanks to: Renfro’s Bridal
As always, any day is a good day that I get to work with my good friend, Dottie, from Camino Flower Shop. She really is the best in the business and her flowers for this wedding were amazing and just perfectly themed for this couple and location.Thanks for Michelle McDaid for taking this quick snapshot of us both before the wedding.
