Sheana and Tarique were ready for their wedding. This local couple have a diverse background – she’s from Australia and he’s from Shri Lanka, but they had happily agreed on Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in the Livermore Valley for their big celebration. Our bride was putting on the finishing touches – and getting dad’s approval – before heading to St. Augustine’s Church for the wedding ceremony.
Friends and family had already gathered for the wedding, along with a live broadcasting to grandma in Australia.
St. Augustine’s is a perfect example of why it’s important to have a clear discussion about what your wedding photographer can and can’t do during the ceremony. Sadly, the restrictions only allowed for pictures to be taken from one spot at the church, which was in a back corner. This seriously limited the amount of wedding ceremony pictures… But, our happy couple enjoyed a wonderful ceremony, said all the right things, and then were married.
After lots of congratulations, it was time to chat with grandma in Australia and show off the wedding dress.
Our new Mrs. took a moment with her flower girls and bridesmaids before heading off for Casa Real with her new husband.
Casa Real was decked out and ready for a party. On display was the amazing wedding cake that was made by none other than the new Mrs. herself and her mother-in-law, who is a cake maker. The two really bonded while making this beautiful cake.
While everyone was finding their seats and mingling, our newlyweds took a few moments to wander around the vineyard.
Then it was time for toasts, lots of laughs, cutting and eating some cake, a really impressive first dance, and a calmer spin with dad. Everyone was having a wonderful time celebrating the newlyweds!
Our new Mrs. snuck off for a quick dress change and then headed back for more dancing with her new hubby. Congratulations, Sheana and Tarique!
Sheana and Tarique were married at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Oakland, California with a reception at Casa Real, located in Pleasenton, California.
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
400 Alcatraz Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
510.653.8631
410 Vineyard Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925.931.0200
