The day was infused with joy, a bit of hustle and love, lots of love. It was straight out of a storybook. Sudden steps thudded across the 132-year-old Victorian house nestled in the middle of the lush and historical Reinstein Ranch. The scent of garden roses and sweet desserts lingered as Alyssa was getting prepared to meet her love Andrew for the first time on their wedding day.

She had been planning her day since college with her best friend, Jessica. They picked up wedding magazines in a season where there were no prospective grooms or even a pending marriage proposal. Undoubtedly, the groom would come, and that dashing fellow would be Andrew. When they first met, Andrew was away for a whole season in New Zealand. His brother noticed a difference in his reserved personality. Suddenly there was a pep in his step, and he seemed somewhat different. The distance made Alyssa and Andrew grow fonder for one another. So much so, that even their siblings and friends rallied them on then and even more so now as husband and wife.

Among the tears, the laughter and the beautiful surroundings of friends and family and the golden landscape of the ranch, there were two hearts passionate for each other. As they married each other, Alyssa took the once-in-a-lifetime moment in and recounted all the ways that he has been there for her. Andrew reciprocated with the ways that she moved his heart. They sealed their vows with a kiss and were pronounced husband and wife by Andrew’s younger and ordained brother.

Every detail, event within the day had a familiar feeling. Alyssa left her touch on each bouquet, centerpieces, dessert arrangement and everything else that pulls a wedding together. She made the best of it with her creativity as her mother-in-law attributed. Through each embrace, kiss, smile and tear were the blends of two souls destined to be together no matter the distance or place.

Alyssa and Andrew, we hope you will be granted with more years that will outlast the ranch you married in. We felt welcomed and part of the celebration and oh-so- grateful for the shout out during your speech. Thank you for taking us on the bandwagon, we are incredibly touched and honored to pass these moments on to you.

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Many thanks to the following group of artists who helped piece this day together so beautifully:

Coordination: Mariee Weddings

Venue: Reinstein Ranch

Photography: Serafin Love by Tanya Herrera

Catering:  On the Vine

Rentals: Pleasanton Rentals

Hair: Tribez Salon

Makeup: Danielle Kaye

Dress: David Tutera

Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

DJ: Verducci

Florals: Alyssa and Family

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