Jennifer Quen | Photography

Renuka and Craig had a gorgeous seaside wedding ceremony and reception in Carmel at the Highlands Inn.  I’m glad I had the chance to shoot this wedding with the talented Andrew Lin.

Enjoy!

Jenny + Eric’s wedding took place at Casa Real in Pleasanton.   I had the privilege of working with Manus Chau again. The wedding was very intimate and beautiful.  Jenny + Eric threw a great celebration!

[below] | Jo of Jo Chow Makeup did Jenny’s makeup.  She did such a great job!

[below] | Jenny received a special note from Eric the morning of the wedding.  How sweet.  You can tell she was totally excited to marry Eric!!!

[below] | She was so excited that she decided to write back.

[below] | Manolo Blahnik’s?  Check!

[below] | The ladies spent some time praying before the ceremony.

[below] | So cute!

Mike and Lee got married at the Elliston Vineyards in Sunol.  This time I had the chance to shoot with Ingrid Joy.  I had a great time working with her.  Here are the images!

 

[below] | Lee had a some beautiful and unique accessories.  I was in love with her earrings and her necklace!

 

 

 

 

[below] | Lee wore a gorgeous bebe gown.  It was very soft and flowy.  Very her.

 

 

[below] | Mike + Lee opted to see each other before the ceremony.  We were able to sneak in a few photos of the giddy couple before they made the trip down the aisle.

 

 

 

[below] | Some last minute touches!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[below] | In addition to traditional ceremony elements, Mike + Lee also took communion.  I thought that was a very nice touch.

 

 

[below] | Clean and simple centerpieces for each table.

 

 

[below] | During the reception, Mike + Lee sang “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson for their guests – they have beautiful voices.  They had written their own lyrics, but kept the part about the Rogaine in for Mike.  There were laughs and chuckles all around.

 

This summer, I photographed one of my first weddings!  It was such an amazing experience.  Many thanks to Manus Chau for giving me the opportunity to second-shoot and, of course, to James for encouraging me to go for it!

Amber + Amel are such a sweet couple and it was an honor to be a part of their big day.

 

[below] | I got to the church early to take some shots of the guys.  I spy Nate Jeung, who I found out is Amber’s brother!!!  WHAT A SMALL WORLD!

 

[below] | Amber and her dad were so cute.  Here they are right before he was about to walk her down the aisle.

 

[below] | The inside of St. Cecilia Church in San Francisco.

 

 

 

 

[below] | After the ceremony, Amber + Amel got the chance to spend some time alone taking some portraits at Alamo Square Park (the park where the Tanner family from Full House hung out!).

 

 

 

 

 

 

[below] | A close-up of the cake topper that Amber made.  10 points for making it herself.  Another 10 points for it being made out of Lego!!!  The inspiration behind their cake topper:  Immediately after their honeymoon, Amber + Amel were moving up to Alaska, where Amel would be stationed for the next couple of years.

 

[below] | Amber was cracking up during her maid of honor’s toast. They have some pretty incredible and hilarious stories together.

 

[below] | They took cake feeding to a whole new level.  Whipped cream EVERYWHERE.

 

 

[below] | This little guy was the star of the dance floor.  With that face, how could he not be?!?!?!

 

[below] | Amber + Amel, I wish you two the best as you begin your journey together in Alaska!