Considering carving out time on your wedding day timeline for golden hour photos? It’s a MUST, and I’ll tell you why. Golden hour is the first hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. The sky is filled with pink and orange hues. The warm glowy light is incredibly flattering on the skin and in-camera. Plus, you can’t go wrong on the time of year because every season has beautiful evening skies.
I also highly recommend doing a sunset session on your wedding day because this 10-15 minute window gives newlyweds a moment to soak it in and be. These always become favorites of the bride and groom. Still not convinced? Look at how much fun these couples are having on their wedding day!
The Yolanda Ranch Wedding
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This beautiful wedding day was at Yolanda Ranch in Woodland, California!
Photographer: Ashley Carlascio Photography
Video: Worldlove Weddings
Planning & Coordination: Love the day of
Hair: @nikoleenns, Nikoleenns@sbcglobal.net
Flowers: @allileduc, allileduc@gmail.com
Caricature Artist: Mike Tofanelli
Makeup: @a.a.artistry, anna_doerr@hotmail.com
Bayliss Lavender Ranch Wedding
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This dreamy, rustic wedding day was at Lavender Ranch in Biggs, California!
Winchester Country Club Wedding
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This August wedding day took place at Winchester Country Club in Meadow Vista, California!
White Ranch Events Wedding
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Still swooning over this Lavender Ranch Wedding at White Ranch Events in Chico, California!
Nella Terra Cellars Wedding
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Obsessed with this wedding at Nella Terra Cellars in Sunol, California!
Photography: Ashley Carlascio Photography
Video: Beyond the Ridge Films
Coordinator: Simply Lovely Events
Florals: Rosebud Floral Designs
Makeup: Amy Silveira
DJ: Adrian Koolen
Dress designer: Lis Simon
Dress Boutique: Little White Dress Bridal Shop
Jewelry: Cronin Jewelers
Hairpiece: BHLDN Weddings
Catering: Jill Black
Berkeley Botanical Gardens Wedding
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The Berkeley Botanical Gardens in Oakland, California made for the most beautiful backdrop for this wedding day!
Almendra Winery & Distillery Wedding
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This jewel-toned wedding was picture-perfect at Almendra Winery & Distillery in Durham, California!
See more from their wedding day here!
Nella Terra Cellars April Wedding
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As always, Nella Terra Cellars in Sunol, California, blew me away with its gorgeous glowy light at this April wedding!
Bidwell Park Wedding at the Chico Nature Center
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I shoot at Upper Bidwell Park in Chico, California often and there is something just so unique and beautiful about it each and every time!
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