wedding postcards from - Escondido
allana June 23rd, 2008
I first met Tristan when we briefly worked together, in the Education Department at the San Diego Museum of Art. She had moved to California from New York. I knew she was engaged, and was so flattered when she called last winter and asked me if I would photograph her wedding.
In an intimate ceremony overlooking the sun-drenched vineyards, Tristan and Brian said their vows on a Thursday afternoon at the Orfila Winery in Escondido.
Tristan and Brian wove thoughtful inclusions of their family into their wedding. The bride’s hand carved wedding band made to coordinate with Brian’s ring, which had been his grandfather’s. Cake topper from her grandmother’s wedding cake. Her mother, Rose, crafted a beautiful birdcage veil complete with a fabric flower made from a piece of the wedding dress.
Tristan’s favorite colors are red and turquoise, and the colors punctuated everything from the clusters of red roses, to the ring bearer’s pillow, to the table settings to the red velvet cake with turquoise icing. (Turquoise icing that somehow later ended up all over my pants).
And after the cake, Brian’s family set out a tray of cookies, almost like an Italian torta di biscotto di nozze, cookies that were stacked to make a tower. Absolutely amazing orange tinged dark chocolate over shortbread with a dollop of raspberry jam. Yum. I’d even say these were the best cookies I have ever had.
It was one of the lightest days of the year, close to the summer solstice. A good day to get married. The sun cast long shadows on the vineyards and they were still partying when I left the vineyard.
Allana, you did a fantastic job. Can’t wait to see all of the pictures. So happy Tristen called you. It was nice talking with you briefly, about the similarity in our families!! Thanks for all the picture taking, your patience, and tolerating the heat!!
Maria Bidolli (mother of the groom)
You are an amazing photographer. Tristen said she was getting someone very talented that she knew, but I had no idea the shots would come out like this. I was there and have to say you truly captured the spirit of the sun and the beautiful wedding. One of the nicest I have ever been to! Great job!! Will you teach me how to use my camera like you??!
Bella Allana! It was great to see you! The pictures are breathtaking…You are a fantastic photographer. The light, the angles…everything is just perfect!
I love your work.
Thanks for your art.
Ole!
Besos…
Begonya (the toast maker)
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