I got totally Gentrified photographing the intimate story of a
wedding proposal in
Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, Pleasanton.
The “Entertaining” section of
Gentry Magazine the Gentry South Bay
August/September edition features a great article entitled "Carpe Diem" is about how to celebrate in style even in today’s tight economy. Which is exactly what Corina and Alex did.
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Alex hired
Lea McIntosh, the South Bay events designer, to stage his girlfriend Corina’s birthday party at the Casa Real event space at Ruby Hills Vineyard. Except, unbeknownst to Corina, he planned to propose to her as well.
Lea put together an awesome team to do hair, make-up, lighting, and provide limo transportation. Stacie Tamaki of the
Flirty Guide even showed up to crown Corina’s birthday cake with a beaded, pineapple-shaped topper containing a necklace. And we got to go along for the fun. We shot lovely candids of
Tiffany Chiang and
Armando Sarabia helping Corina look her absolute best with beautiful make up and an elegant hairstyle. And we captured the moment that Alex proposed, kneeling gracefully and offering Corina an engagement ring from
Dilek Sezen Fine Jewelry.
I got a little misty during many of the special moments of this evening and all the preparations leading up to it—and especially at Corina’s surprise and delight when Alex popped the question. If you want to read more about this charming young couple and Lea’s ideas for creating your own magical event, check out
the article. And get inspired.
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