San Jose California wedding at Cinnabar Hills Golf Course // Now this is a special one folks! This wedding celebration is close to my heart. My sister Noelle just got married! In addition, I took on the great challenge and honor as her bridesmaid and wedding photographer (I’m still alive ha). No, I didn’t clone myself, instead, I had my camera set up perfectly for my assistant to snap when needed. Let me start out by telling you a little about my sister, who is not my twin btw haha which we get asked all the time.

Noelle is a very independent woman who thrives in the corporate world of Silicon Valley. We in fact just bought our first homes at the same time last year. Hers in California and mine in North Carolina. She has met many suitors along the way but none that would be considered her match. When she met Chris, who is such a sweetheart, they instantly hit it off. After two years of dating, they decided to get married on their dating anniversary.

Bells will be ringing

Now to start planning their romantic Christmas wedding. The rich wedding pallette of cabernet and golds. The rolling hills of the Cinnabar Hills Golf Club wedding venue. And Noelle, the bride was a sight of perfection head to toe. From her floral hairpiece entwined in her braided hair to her form-fitting wedding dress with a gorgeous train. Complete with her favorite fragrance. She has always been a Coco Chanel girl and has worn the Mademoiselle scent since I can remember.

Her groom, Chris looked extra dapper in his blue formal wear and constant ear to ear smiles. He was wearing custom love note cufflinks in the bride’s handwriting, how special was that! I took him on a short walk for a private moment to read Noelle’s love letter and as he got emotional, so did I. It was a special moment to remember.

All of us sisters stood by their side as bridesmaids. From the special song our dad wrote and sang for Noelle + Chris to the sweet speech by his best man, it was a day to cherish. We took home the cutest wedding favors of local San Francisco coffee with the message “The Perfect Blend” aww.

As they say, pictures are worth a thousand words, so here’s a sneak peek.

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