Tess and Joe

To say it was a wild night would be an understatement…

This is how a backyard wedding is done right, and done for all the right reasons. I think Tess said it bes; “We didn’t care about traditions, we wanted everything to feel personal. No cake cutting, No lame-o chicken or salmon dish and most importantly no impersonal ceremony.  Joey’s parent’s backyard was such a lovely place to get married. We wanted our ceremony to celebrate all of the people who’s relationships were inspirational to us, so we had friends and families wedding/commitment ceremony pictures hanging from the tree behind our homemade alter. Joey and I really just wanted it to feel comfortable, intimate, fun, and reflective of the things that we like.”

Tess and Joe, your wedding left a mark on me. As I am sure it will to anyone that looks at these pictures. That day embodied everything that weddings should be; A completely unrestrained celebration of love, friends, family, and a new bond. I know that was the goal from the start….

Mission accomplished.

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Venue: Joey’s parents diggs

Ceremony Music; Joey’s sister and Kevin from Two Guns

Catering; Allegria Cocina Latina

Dinner, cocktail and driveway salsa; Cafe Fuego

Recipe for Boozy Snow Cones; basil syrup with blueberry vodka and lemon rosemary simple syrup with hendricks gin… and a snow cone machine.

DJ; Dennis Owens and Patrick Miller of Proper Sound

Ceremony Dress; Davids Bridal embellished with vintage broach from Lulu’s Vintage

Reception Dress; vintage silk evening gown with a vintage Spanish silk piano shawl bought on etsy

Make up artist; Dana Delaney

 

18. May 2012 by Paul Von Rieter
Categories: Weddings | Tags: | 24 comments

Comments (24)

  1. Luis Godinez says May 18, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    It is beautiful in the purest form. Love it. Great job as always.

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  2. Christen Barnes says May 18, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Awesome! I love the third to last image and all the Holga shots!

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  3. alyda says May 19, 2012 at 12:00 am

    awesome awesome awesome work PVR! I want to be friends with these guys :)

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  4. Mercedes says May 19, 2012 at 1:39 am

    Oh my goodness. I had no idea Yorba Linda could be so much fun ;)

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  5. Shari says May 19, 2012 at 2:25 am

    I’m madly in love with this bride’s style. I just had to say that. Crazy good work here, Paul.

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  6. Kelsie Taylor says May 19, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    WOW paul …just wow. this couple seems like so much fun! i can’t even believe all of the creativity in their wedding …they had me seriously laughing in some of their formal shots. i honestly don’t think they could have chosen a photographer who was a better match for them than you, these are amazing and inspiring!

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  7. Taylor Roades says May 20, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Paul these are great, the colouring in the trees and the cactus… I wish I was there, its gorgeous!!! And so many awesome expressions on the dance floor.

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  8. Sachin Khona says May 20, 2012 at 10:57 am

    What an amazing wedding!

    WOW dude!

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  9. Eric Kotara says May 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Awesome, awesome, awesome work!!! You have totally rocked this wedding.

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  10. Hilary Mercer says May 20, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Wow! What a fantastic wedding! I loved all their details. So many were original and the family tree. That was awesome. I also love that they could have fun with the photos. :)

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  11. matt stanton says May 20, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Thats how you throw a party in a backyard! Start to finish awesome!!

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  12. Tracy Morter says May 20, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Looked like an awesome day and thanks to your pictures they can always remember that!
    I adore the bride getting ready pictures, so chilled out.

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  13. Mary Sylvia says May 21, 2012 at 12:23 am

    I love your portraits, you’ve shown how much fun the couple are, but they still look model gorgeous!

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  14. Bec says May 21, 2012 at 1:55 am

    amazing wedding! They look like such a fun couple, and your style and photos showcased this brilliantly. Fantastic day!

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  15. Lesley Pattinsonq says May 21, 2012 at 10:03 am

    What an AMAZING weddings, I love the portraits you have done of them but the way you have captured the whole wedding is also fantastic, brilliant sotry telling!

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  16. Edward Maurer says May 21, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I’d say you rocked it. Love these. I felt like I was there when went through these Images.

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  17. Stephen Rotondo says May 21, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Woah. Just amazing. Really great coverage, gorgeous processing and loads of personality – love it!

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  18. coler says May 21, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    you dirty little honey badger you. this is one of your best (for real – just great man).

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  19. Daniel Dunlap says May 21, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Baller work as always, Paul. Top notch for sure.

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  20. PJ Photos says May 21, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Wow!wow!wow! Gret wedding and great photos….

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  21. Phill says May 21, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Fills me with awe and then some! Such a pure, honest, beautiful celebration of love and commitment. And why not celebrate all of that with a honestly beautiful set of images too!

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  22. sam hurd says May 22, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    dude! paul! so much goodness.

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  23. Eduardo Suastegui says January 8, 2013 at 4:58 am

    More terrific PVR wedding coverage. What a fun wedding, and you captured it with huge flare. Good on you.

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  24. Jessica says January 8, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Wow. It actually looks like the funniest (and sweatiest) party that’s ever been!

    And that shot! With the dude! And the cigar! aaah. So good.

    Nicest work Paul Von Rieter.

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