Elegant Bay Area Wedding | Bill + Sarah

Sometimes less is more, and for Sarah and Bill that statement couldn’t be more true. The simplicity, elegance and charm of their wedding day matched that of their lives together and suited them both perfectly. I am a firm believer that on your wedding day, you should be free to have a wedding that reflects you and your personal style. Sarah and Bill did just that.

For this wedding I again had the pleasure of working with Oliver of images by Oliver. I love the flexibility and coverage two shooters gives you on your wedding day. Thanks for the excellent shots (as usual) Oliver!

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

This shot Oliver took of the shoes really compliments the set!

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

The flowers were so colorful and cheery!

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

Bla Bling!!

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

Sarah is such a stunner…she reminds me of Gwyneth Paltrow in this picture…

Bill and Sarah's Elegant Bay Area Wedding - Teresa K photography

The ceremony was held at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and what a gorgeous church it was!

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

Two shooters make it easy to capture both the groom and brides expressions as they see each other for the first time…

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

We took a quick break to let the guests make their way to the reception so we could do a few portraits of the bride and groom at the church. I love this moment between Sarah and Bill…

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

And it is all about the moments…the bride and groom portraits are a nice time to relax and enjoy each others company. Plus, we had an engagement session back in the fall, so Sarah and Bill new exactly what to expect (lots of kissing, laughing, and fun)

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

These two are such beautiful people…and I swear, love makes everyone look even more gorgeous in photographs!

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

The wind was a little temperamental (just like at their engagement session).

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church wedding by Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

A limo ride to the reception is always a good idea…

Limo ride in Menlo Park to reception, Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Limo ride in Menlo Park to reception, Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer
Limo ride in Menlo Park to reception, Teresa K photography, Northern California wedding photographer

The reception was back at Bill and Sarah’s house in Saratoga. The event was managed by Fourth Wall Events and the food was by PSRT catering. Both did an excellent job. The food and service was exemplary!

Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer
Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer

These beautiful flowers were in the pool and they looked so great…

Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer

Sarah and Bill opted for a desert bar instead of cake…complete with coffee and tea

Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer

Check out this yummy shot Oliver grabbed of one of the desert trays…

Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer

Sarah and Bill’s romance started in the office, and this tree played a very crucial part in their meeting. You see Bill shared the fruit from this tree with his co-workers. And once Sarah took an interest in Bill’s fruit, it was only a matter of time before wedding bells would ring!

Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer
Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer

A thank you and toast to the guests…

Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer

And a special dance as husband and wife…I love Oliver’s shot with the beautiful rim light coming in…

Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer
Elegant backyard reception in Saratoga by Teresa K photography, Northern California Wedding photographer

Thank you Sarah and Bill so much for allowing me the honor and privilege of being your wedding photographer. I hope that you are having a phenomenal time in Italy and enjoy coming home and reliving your day again through these images!

To see more of Bill and Sarah’s wedding, check out the slideshow!

7 thoughts on “Elegant Bay Area Wedding | Bill + Sarah

  1. wow, these photos are WONDERFUL!!!! such spur-of-the-moment, awesome shots!!! i am doing my second wedding this summer, and seeing these has really inspired me… and gotten me really excited!! LOVE the one of them walking out of the church, and the one of her bending down to him at the altar, and the one of them standing where you cropped off their heads… all so fabulous and so clear… they must be sooo impressed with these… BRAVO!!! 🙂

  2. You did such an awesome job.. I love the colors in this wedding. Looks like a great couple to work with 🙂

  3. teresa- you did a great job. the b&w's of the bride getting ready are really stunning. nice work!

  4. Great job! I'm totally crazy about the post-ceremony moment shot. Straight to the portfolio!

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