If you’ve never considered getting ready for your intimate wedding, elopement, or microwedding at an Airbnb… this is your sign. Allison and Heath’s intimate Visalia, California modern wedding was right up my alley. Not only was the Airbnb perfect for the getting ready photos with its open concept, but I got to work alongside one of my favorite videographers – Kowan Miller. And their wedding venue?! *chef’s kiss* I loved the modern vibes of the Bello Vita Venue.
Allison and Heath’s intimate wedding was a long time coming. The amount of love and emotion surrounding the couple was so evident in every way, even down to the details. The details were full of family heirlooms honoring Allison’s mother who had passed, as well as the name of her daughter on a necklace. Allison’s sweet daughter was even able to get ready with here. How special is that?! But wait, there’s more. If you read my last blog (Bakersfield, CA Intimate Backyard Wedding), you’ll know that a ladybug had landed on the bride during her first look. I don’t want to brag or anything, but I think ladybugs have a thing for me and follow me wherever I go because: while Allison was getting ready, a ladybug landed on her in the Airbnb. Kismet, I tell you. Kismet.
After getting ready, Allison had an emotional first look with her dad. When people talk about a “tear jerker”… this was exactly that. The anticipation leading up to Allison and Heath’s big day just made all the emotions seem that much bigger. It was such a joy to capture. After the sweetest ceremony, the wedding party was ready to get the party started with some Fireball! Dubbing themselves the Wolf Gang (which, I definitely wanted to be a part of 😂), they were full of so much support and celebration. It was so much fun to be so HYPED with everyone. The celebration didn’t stop there; it went until the very last minute and wrapped up with a sparkler exit (my favorite).
Now that I’ve got you hooked, enjoy this Intimate Visalia, California modern Wedding below. If you’re looking for even more incredible couples, CLICK HERE✨ for the latest on the blog. And as always, let’s be friends on the ‘Gram (@sierrabrookphotography).
Vendor List:
Photography – Sierra Brook Photography
Venue – Bello Vita Venue
Videography – Kowan Miller
Florals – Flowers Visalia
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"Sierra was amazing to work with. I was super nervous for our engagement shoot - she even caught me trying to take a tequila shot to calm the nerves, haha. She made us laugh and really just made us feel incredibly comfortable. She paid attention to details and even braved the cold water of the Kern River to get us the shots we wanted. I would HIGHLY recommend Sierra and will absolutely work with her again in the future."
- Natasha
She made us feel incredibly comfortable.
"Let me tell you about how appreciative I am of Sierra’s lovely soul. She was a dream to work with and I would HIGHLY recommend booking with her. Sierra made us feel so comfortable as my bf and I were kind of nervous to be in front of the camera. We ended up laughing the entire time, it was so fun and felt like friends just hanging out. I screamed when we got our sneak peeks and our gallery, she got them back to us so so fast. We will definitely be booking Sierra in the future and for our future wedding. If you’re looking for a sign to tell you to book with her, THIS IS IT"
- Miranda
Felt like friends just hanging out
"can't say enough good things about sierra! we've worked with her twice now in the past month. she provides beautifully curated, high quality memories to cherish for a lifetime! she's very professional, but feels like a long-time friend during sessions. sierra makes her clients feel absolutely comfortable in front of the camera, and can really gauge the perfect ambience per her clients and their specific styles; it's quite impressive! we can't wait to work with her again for all of the holiday and birthday celebrations!"
High quality memories to last a lifetime
"Sierra captured every moment perfectly. Each emotion, every smile, ALL the love, and even all the happiness from the guests. It was all so perfect. More so, Sierra’s presence was so calming and reassuring. I am uncomfortable in front of cameras and this was our first time in our entire relationship taking any type of professional photos and she made it effortless. Best part for me was her keeping everything on track yet still being able to go with the flow of my messy self (who is almost never on time for anything). She didn’t bat an eye at any of the flaws we had, she accepted them and rolled with them. We can’t thank her enough. We cannot wait to take anniversary pictures with her. One year can’t come soon enough!"
- Larissa
Captured every moment perfectly
"Sierra was awesome! She got our wedding pictures back to us in no time, and they were all amazing. She was extremely professional and made sure to get all the photos that we requested. She also reached out to us before our wedding to help with the timeline of our day which was something that I really appreciated. I will definitely be reaching out to Sierra for another project, and highly recommend her for all your photography needs!"
- Erandy
Extremely professional
"My experience with Sierra was 10/10! From the time I inquired, to the shoot, to delivering our photos, she was extremely professional and prompt. I have nothing but good things to say about Sierra and her work! I’m so in love with the photos she captured, and I highly recommend choosing her for your next shoot!"
- Caleigh
So in love with the photos
