Chase and Alyssa’s cliffside proposal on the Mendocino Coast, just as the sun dipped low and the light did its thing.
I captured the moment, tucked away, letting it unfold exactly as it should. Then, once the yes was out in the open, I stepped in to make some engagement portraits while everything was still fresh and real.
I love that more couples are choosing to have these moments documented quietly — someone there to witness without interrupting, to catch it as it actually unfolds. A once-in-a-lifetime pause you’ll want to remember not just for how it looked, but for how it felt.
Details soften with time. The light, the wind, the way your hands shook just a little. These photographs hold onto all of that — long after memory starts to blur the edges.
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The wedding morning began softly with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, a deep tradition of honoring parents, but Jiasheng and Sherrie’s felt wonderfully light-hearted… a few smiles, gentle teasing, and the kind of familiarity that makes everyone breathe a little easier.
Sherrie wore a gorgeous red lace dress, vibrant and elegant, the kind of dress that feels both traditional and contemporary. After the ceremony, the two of them slipped outside for a slow walk along the Harbor House cliffs, a quiet moment together before the wedding day gets into full swing. It was simple, sweet, and grounding, one of those rare moments that felt like it belonged only to them. What an absolute perfect beginning to their wedding day. @jiashengz_
VENUE & CATERING @harborhouseinn
COORDINATOR @ssharaf
RENTALS @mattrowlandevents
PHOTO Cassandrayoungphoto
VIDEO & MUA @baoyizhangstudio
FLORIST @evalina.floral
DESSERT @shanissweetart
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It all goes by so fast, and memory being imperfect, photos serve as witness, but nothing mimics the moment like film. 🎞️
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Wedding rehearsal party welcome dinners just hit different. The vibe is so much more laid back and playful. There’s time to just relax and ease into the whole experience, no need to rush through it all. And Harbor House Inn in the epic Elk, Ca is the perfect spot to truly take the time to laugh together, eat amazing food, drink bubbles, and take in the view. Cheers to Jiasheng and Sherrie!
VENUE & CATERING @theharborhouseinn
COORDINATOR @ssharaf
RENTALS @mattrowlandevents
PHOTO @cassandrayoungphoto
VIDEO & MUA @baoyizhangstudio
FLORIST @evalina.floral
DESSERT @shanissweetart
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A little rain couldn’t slow down Mac @maccormier and Meghan @megemcneil from having an amazingly authentic Mendocino wedding day.
An awesome team of professionals made the dream come alive 🤩
PLANNING @zoebragaevents
FLORALS @goldencoastflorals
MUA @ravenreedmakeup
BAR @mendocino.outland.bartending
CATERING @katiepowerscatering
DJ @soundselevatedigsh @mikecthemaitred
RENTALS @mattrowlandevents
CAKE&DESSERTS @shanissweetart
VENUE @mendocino_grove
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