I was so thrilled recently to find that Edith Meyer, of Edith Meyer Wedding Cakes, had designed the cake at the wedding where we were photographing. Her designs are so elegant and just so gorgeous. It is always a privileged to be photographing them.
The Amphitheatre of the Redwoods is an exceptional site for a wedding. The trees provide a sort of natural cathedral for the event, and the location allows for all kinds of unique decorations. But the best part is that the site is completely yours for two days, so there is no rush to put up decorations and get them down before the next wedding party arrives in a few hours. You could even have the rehearsal dinner here and stay the night! This site is truly unusual and perfect for a DIY experience.
After a trip to the farmer’s market, we made old fashioned carrot salad, but gave it an update. The homemade mayonnaise with lime and ginger gave it an asian flair, so instead of raisins we topped it with poppy seeds, which looked perfect with the spaghetti cut on the carrots.
Photos by Tony Fitzgerald Photography
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The weddings have the Chaminade have featured cakes from The Buttery Bakery, one of the exceptional bakeries in Santa Cruz — Simple, elegant, and perfectly matched to the decor.
Cristina Tringali and Wayne Bellville were married in Santa Cruz at the Chaminade in May, 2013. Photography: Scott Johnson, Tony Fitzgerald Photography | DJ: Jack Crawford | Florist: Eventscapes, Inc. | Ceremony and Reception Venue: Chaminade | Cake: The Buttery