Historic Grand Island Mansion California| Fawn and Greg’s Chinese Tea Ceremomy and Wedding

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They say rain is good luck on your wedding day and Fawn and Greg got real lucky!  But a little rain could not stop the happiness of their special day.  They chose the beautiful Historic Grand Island Mansion located in Walnut Grove.  Surounded by the California Delta, you can see where the building gets it’s name. With it sprinkling just a little bit they were able to have the tea ceremony out in the garden as originally planned.  I’ve done many a tea ceremony and this one was extra fun because of the games that were held before hand. I had never seen this done before and it was a great time of fun and laughter as the groom and his guys try to break in to get to his girl.  But lo’ and behold the mighty bridesmaids had other plans as the groom would need to get pass them and several challenges to see his lovely bride.  Fawn was serenaded by her man, he was forced to get very close with his friends with fruit nonetheless, and blind folded to win his way in to the mansion to Fawn. It was a great way to start the day and to lead in to the actual tea ceremony.

Later they would be forced to make the decision of having the western ceremony inside because the rain started coming down more then just sprinkles.  But Fawn and Greg went with the flow and was just happy to be getting married.  I loved hearing the stories of their courtship together and how long it actually was. They out did themselves with some wonderful details from the cake topper, to the kids toys at the tables, and of course the ever famous none stop fun of the photo booth. (Below is one of my favorite family photos ever taken at a wedding).  But even with the rain still falling lightly they were determined to light off their sparklers and the floating lanterns at the end of the night.  I have to admit it was one of my favorite parts of the day. One of the many reasons was because I heard no complaining that it was raining from anyone.  So many guest got out there and gave their best efforts to help Fawn and Greg celebrate their wedding day.  I love the reactions of everyone’s faces from the sparklers to getting the lift off of their lantern.  It was a magical, whimsical, and memorable ending to a beautiful rainy day. This was the last wedding I photographed in 2011 and it was an amazing way to end the wedding season.  I was so honored they chose me to photograph their day.  Enjoy the photos below of their amazing day and don’t forget to leave a little note or story so they know you were here.

 

37 thoughts on “Historic Grand Island Mansion California| Fawn and Greg’s Chinese Tea Ceremomy and Wedding”

  2. Yay, you got the BEAST in there! Thank you so much Jill! You did a fantastic job. It’s so fun to see all the beautiful images that you captured of our wedding day. We LOVE our pix!

  5. Absolutely everything is stunning! Looks like you had a dream of a wedding. Congratulations Fawn & Greg!

  6. Wow, what a wonderful way to start off your lives together! Fawn, you’re even more beautiful than I remember! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your stunning wedding pics!

  7. STUNNING pictures!!! So classy and stylish…I LOVE! Congrats again to the beautiful couple!

  9. She captured every moment BEAUTIFULLY! Such a magical day for sure! Even barky Zoey made it! Just perfect! <3

  10. I love the one with Fawn standing in the fountain. The close up umbrella pic is lovely!! Love you both!!

  13. Beautiful photos and moments. You guys look great and so happy. Phan, the chair one is especially gorgeous. I love how these captured much laughing and smiling you guys did that day.

  14. All pics are amazing, esp the last 3, capturing a perfect moment for wonderful couple. Congrats again Fawn & Greg.

  15. Those pics are GORGEOUS!!! (but not as much as the bride!). Congratulations to the newlyweds! Now I’m thinking about using Jill for my own engagement photos ;o)

  16. What an incredibly beautiful, romantic, and fun wedding and stunning photographs! Congratulations Fawn and Greg!

  19. My absolutely favorite is the last photo, but I also love the one of Fawn standing in the doorway of the balcony and of Fawn and her dad going down the stairs together. :)

  21. These photos are so gorgeous!! Fawn, you look so glamorous and stunning!! Your wedding looked like so much fun!!! Congratulations!!

  22. What a lovely and happy couple! All pictures are so beautiful and professionally taken.
    Love black & white picture that you both held little cake plate.

  24. wow, those pictures came out really well. they make you forget that it was raining all day.

    great job and of course fawn and greg look great.

  28. Wow! What a gorgeous wedding, beautiful pics and a happy couple! Congrats Fawn & Greg =)

  36. Loved the pictures !!! Loved the composition !! What a wonderful wedding album :-) Thanks for sharing memories of your special day !! Hugs jan

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