When we met Mario and Michelle for coffee, I was beyond excited.  She and I had been exchanging messages and we were both pretty giddy- the exclamation points decorated our emails like streamers.  We hit it off- instantly.  They were happy and in love and grinning from ear to ear as they talked about he proposed and where they planned to be married.  It still makes me smile just to think about it.

Of course, we had the greatest time at their engagement session.  We went to Silver Falls, which is where Mario proposed.  They were happy and in love and grinning from ear to ear- as you can see in just about every single picture we photographed that day.  :)

And then the wedding day arrived.  Michelle was glowing.  She was laughing and smiling and joking with her bridesmaids.  Even before the hair was curled and the makeup applied, she looked breathtakingly beautiful.  Mario couldn’t stop smiling.  He was calm and collected and patiently waiting to see his future wife.  They were happy and in love and grinning from ear to ear as they laid eyes on each other for the first time that day among their close friends and family, ready to vow their love and lives to each other.

Michelle and Mario, we cannot say enough amazing things about the two of you.  We are so honored and it was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding.  The love and respect you have for one another is so evident and so pure and such a beautiful thing.  Thank you so much for choosing us to share in your day.  :)  We hope you love your images!

Michelle’s dress was absolutely amazing- I fell in love with it the moment I laid eyes on it!

Their wedding was held at Sweet Cheeks Winery.  The view is absolutely breathtaking!

Jeff captured this fabulous image of one of the wine bottles at night.  I had to post it because I think it rocks!  :)

The moon was absolutely gorgeous as it rose from behind the hills.  We had to take advantage of it’s beauty!

Special thanks to our intern and dear friend, Justine Ray, who captured some of the amazing details shots featured in this post!  Justine, you are already a fabulous photographer and we can’t wait to see where this takes you!  :)  Also, Woodke Productions for your stellar videography!  We are thrilled to see all the footage!  :)  To see more images from their beautiful wedding, check out the slideshow!  Enjoy!