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Stanford Memorial Church + Palo Alto Hills Country Club Wedding Photos - Justin and Natalie

September 8, 2018
Stanford Memorial Church, Palo Alto Hills Country Club

Justin and Natalie held their wedding ceremony at Stanford Memorial Church with their wedding reception nearby at the Palo Alto Hills Country Club, choosing September 8th 2018 for its numerical significance in Chinese culture but having a wedding day that was very much untraditional.

A first for me and a memorable part of this union was the fact that the entire bridal party, which consisted of Natalie's cousins, all wore white dresses, foregoing  the traditional “rule” that the Bride should be the only one wearing white. Further breaking the traditional trend, the entire wedding party joined the Bride and Groom with matching casual footwear - Chuck Taylor All-Stars! I love it when Couples do things their way and don't do thing simply because it is expected - that's what makes them...them, after all! :)

Referring to their first date, Justin and Natalie provided Teaspoon boba drinks to welcome their guests upon arrival to the Palo Alto Hills Country Club for their wedding reception, as well as using Sugarfina gummy candy for table arrangements and favors. Boba and gummy candy - these were some lucky guests! And I was able to bring some gummy home too for what might be the best gummy bears I've ever had! 

Tying into the theme of uniqueness it seems, Justin's best man, Walter, ended the dinner reception by providing a speech and a gift to the guests as he surprised everyone with a gift card to Chick-Fil-A taped under everyone's chair, referencing Justin's love for the fast food chain. He tied in the fact that it is often difficult for the Couple to eat during their own wedding, so he even presented the Bride and Groom their own Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, which they happily combined with their post dinner snack of tacos later in the evening. 

It was the perfect night for this awesome laid back Couple and I was so honored to share in their special day! From the untraditional wardrobe to the hilarious speeches and moments throughout the evening, I was constantly presented with unique moments to photograph and loved every part of it. I was as excited going over these images as I was eating the gummy bears (and that is saying a lot!)
silhouetted bride and groom kissing at Stanford Memorial Church
fixing groom's tie at Stanford Memorial Church
bride and bridesmaids getting ready at  Stanford Memorial Church
bride and bridesmaids getting ready at  Stanford Memorial Church
silhouetted bride and groom at doorway at  Stanford Memorial Church
organ player at  Stanford Memorial Church
bride and groom standing before priest at Stanford Memorial Church
bride and groom at Stanford Memorial Church
groom making goofy face at bride at Stanford Memorial Church
bride and groom walking down aisle at Stanford Memorial Church
bride, bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearers at Stanford Memorial Church
bride and bridesmaids show off Chuck Taylors at Stanford Memorial Church
bride and bridesmaids at Stanford Memorial Church
groom and groomsmen at Stanford Memorial Church
bride and groom at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
silhouetted golfer at Palo Alto Hills Country Cl
bride and groom underneath a tree at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
groom making a speech at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
bride and groom reflected in window at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
maid of honor's speech at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
maid of honor at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
guests laughing at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
young guest at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
younger guests of wedding at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
groom winking at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
father's speech at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
guest serenading couple at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
bride and groom first dance at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
guests dancing at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
younger guests twirling on dance floor at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
young guest on dance floor at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
groom dancing with friends at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
yellow t-shirt at Palo Alto Hills Country Club
groom holding bride's dress at Palo Alto Hills Country Club

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