Jared & Heidi

It makes me so happy to finally share Jared + Heidi’s Rock Springs Ranch wedding with the world. I hope by now you feel like you know these two - as well as their amazing families – and are as excited about their wedding photos as I am. After Cycle Pub and a swoon-worthy rehearsal dinner, I knew the day would be amazing and I couldn’t wait for the wedding to begin! Jared + Heidi, thank you for trusting me with your photographs. You are two of the kindest, sweetest people I’ve had the honor of working with and you should know that whenever I think of your wedding I’ll look back to those moments in the field when the horses seemed to come in droves. And then I’ll smile a big, happy smile because documenting your love (and your gorgeous day) seemed to bring rays of sunshine and joy!

M.

The day began at Heidi's parents home in Broken Top - a perfectly picturesque location for detail photos...

...and a pair of Red by Valentino slippers. I die!

Jared + Heidi opted for a First Look, giving us ample time for photos.

It wouldn't be a wedding in Bend without a few cyclists passing by during portrait time!

Heidi! You are stunning!!

I absolutely fell in love with Heidi's bridesmaids and not-so-secretly want them to be friends of my own.

Their Anthropologie dresses are pretty wonderful, too!

No detail was overlooked at Jared + Heidi's wedding, including sweet drinks served by handsome groomsmen to welcome guests as they arrived to the ceremony.

Tate & Tate Catering was on hand to create the most delectable cocktail and dinner hour delicacies.

As always, Sara Carson of Blue Daffodil did a to-die for job with the florals.

I'll end this post with the following pictures. At sunset, Jared + Heidi wanted to sneak away for a few photos in the dewey evening light. And then the horses came...

Be still my heart!!

Many, many thanks to my sweet friend, Lauren for being my incredible second shooter for the day!

Jared & Heidi :: Rehearsal Dinner

Last week I had the honor of sharing Jared & Heidi's afternoon on Cycle Pub and this week it makes me so happy to get to share this sweet couple's rehearsal dinner. Heidi's parents brought on the crew from Barrio to host the most beautiful summer-evening meal at their home in Bend. Few things make me happier than getting to know a bride & groom's friends and family before a wedding day and spending my evening at this picturesque home in Broken Top was the perfect way to meet a few wedding guests. Enjoy these photos from Jared & Heidi's rehearsal dinner and stay tuned for photos from their much anticipated wedding day!!

Barrio was on hand to create a treat for the eyes and a feast for the tummy.

And just because I'm cruel, I'll end with the following images of delectable deserts. They're sure to make your mouth water and leave you with an extra sweet tooth!

Happy Tuesday!

Jared + Heidi :: Cycle Pub

Every once in awhile my brides & grooms let me join them in their pre-wedding festivities. Fortunately for me, my couples tend to be pretty amazing. And when amazing people get married, they tend to do extra amazing things. I knew Jared & Heidi (you'll get to see their gorgeous wedding in a few days!!) were going to be especially great to work with when they asked me to document their entire wedding party - as well as a few handfuls of close family - participating in Bend's Cycle Pub...the day before their wedding! Jared & Heidi had planned a destination wedding in Central Oregon and knew most of their family and friends would be traveling from California for their big day. Planning special moments to show appreciation to their guests was of utmost importance to this sweet couple. And when they asked if I wouldn't mind coming along to capture a few of those special moments, I was thrilled.

I'll be posting Jared & Heidi's wedding images soon, but first it makes me so happy to get to share a few photos from the days before they said I Do...