san joaquin river parkway wedding: layla & daniel

So much love for these two. Sometimes people ask me, “are you bummed when you shoot a friend’s wedding because you don’t get to enjoy it?”. My answer is always a resounding “Heck no! I get to hang out with them all day!” In this case, Adam and I got to hang out with them for two days because the day after we headed up to one of their favorites spots, Yosemite (those photos will come soon!). This all feels like an incredible honor.

Layla and Daniel created a beautiful wedding at the San Joaquin River Parkway in Fresno. Layla and her bridesmaids hand wrapped the bouquets the day before the wedding. Daniel built the communion table that was used at the ceremony. You could see their artistic touches throughout the day as well as their extreme hospitality. Stay tuned for some Yosemite magic! bridesmaid dress laying on the bedbride writing vowsFresno-Wedding-Photography-13bride dancing with fatherFresno-Wedding-Photography-12wedding bouquet at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway WeddingFresno-Wedding-Photography-18bride putting on dresslittle boys playing piano before wedding startsgroomsmen down the hallart that groomsman madegroom and groomsmen getting readygroomsmen drinking an 805 beerrings on art that the groom madegroom putting on shoesFresno-Wedding-Photography-8Fresno-Wedding-Photography-97Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway WeddingWedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddingflowers before wedding startsflower girls before wedding startsFresno-Wedding-Photography-66Fresno-Wedding-Photography-65bride with fatherFresno-Wedding-Photography-28bride at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddinggroom at whole wedding party - pink dress and gray suitsFresno-Wedding-Photography-51first look with bride and groombride and groom prayingFresno-Wedding-Photography-31bride and groom in garden Fresno-Wedding-Photography-24bride and groom at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway WeddingFresno-Wedding-Photography-56Fresno-Wedding-Photography-58Fresno-Wedding-Photography-54bride with bridesmaids at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddingbrides with bridesmaids at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddinggroomsmen in gray suitswhole wedding party - pink dress and gray suitsFresno-Wedding-Photography-46handmade communion table at wedding mother and father of the bride walking down the asile flower girl walking down aisle bride walking with her father with Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway house in backgroundgroom seeing bride walk down the aisle at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddinggroom hugging father of the bride at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddingfather giving daughter away at weddingFresno-Wedding-Photography-78bride and groom at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddingguests at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway WeddingFresno-Wedding-Photography-77Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddingmusic at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway WeddingWedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddingbride and groom first kiss at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway WeddingBride and Groom walking down aisle after first kissFresno-Wedding-Photography-92girl holding appetizers at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddinglittle boy at Wedding Party at San Joaquin River Parkway Weddingbride and groom arriving at wedding reception at Pardini's Catering in Fresno, Californiatable setting at wedding reception at Pardini's Catering in Fresno, CaliforniaWedding cake at wedding reception at Pardini's Catering in Fresno, Californiamacaroon wedding favorsbrother giving speech during wedding receptionbride listening to speech during wedding receptionFresno-Wedding-Photography-111Fresno-Wedding-Photography-106bride listening to speech during wedding receptionbride and groom giving speeches at wedding reception Bride and Groom Dancing at Wedding ReceptionBride and Groom Cutting the cake at wedding receptionBride greeting guests at wedding reception at Pardini's Catering in Fresno, CaliforniaGuests Dancing At Wedding ReceptionGuests Dancing At Wedding ReceptionGuests Dancing At Wedding ReceptionFresno-Wedding-Photography-118Guests Dancing At Wedding ReceptionGuests Dancing At Wedding ReceptionGuests Dancing At Wedding ReceptionBride and Groom being lifted up at wedding receptionAwesome vendors: Weddings by Cassandra // San Joaquin River Parkway // Pardini’s

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  • JessicaFebruary 12, 2017 - 8:11 pm

    Hello…can I ask where they had their reception?ReplyCancel

    • TinaFebruary 13, 2017 - 7:28 am

      I believe it was at Pardinis. They did a great job with food and the room was perfect for the party.ReplyCancel

  • DeeDecember 19, 2017 - 7:01 pm

    Just to clarify the wedding always at San Joaquin Trust but the reception was held at Pardini?ReplyCancel