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A Timeless & Classy Wedding in CA at The Catta Verdera Country Club

This wedding in CA at the Catta Verdera Country Club was full of so many classy and timeless details! I loved every little bit of it! There is just something so timeless about the pairing of groom and groomsman dressed in black, the bridesmaids in olive green, the simple yet elegant signage, and the classic bouquet of flowers. The bride also wore a simple but elegant satin gown from Miosa with the classic Hollywood glam look! She absolutely rocked this look and was SO beautiful!

Courtney and Colins Classy & Timeless Country Club Wedding in CA

This wedding day was filled with so many special, intentional moments. From the first look with the bridesmaids, the exchange of gifts with the parents, to the private last dance with just the bride and groom! Courtney and Colin were not afraid to stay true to how they are as a couple. I really adored that, and I always love when weddings are authentic and true to who the couple is! They had cupcakes for dessert and took plenty of time for their portraits together. They also had a LIT dance floor and part with some glow-in-the-dark glowsticks which were so fun!

The private last dance was definitely one of my favorite parts of the day because it allowed Colin and Courtney to have some peace while guests prepared for the sparkler exit. It was such a sweet, quiet moment for just the two of them, plus their fav 3rd wheel, AKA me! 😉 On a typical wedding day, the couple doesn’t have much alone time, and because of this, I recommend all brides make this a priority in their timeline. Imagine looking back on your wedding photos and being flooded with sweet memories of your intimate last dance. Definitely a must have!

Client Love From The Bradley’s!

“Erika was such a pleasure to have around on our wedding day. She was organized, detail-oriented, and so creative with her posing. She also made sure we stayed on schedule which was very helpful and took a lot of stress out of our day! Our photos turned out breathtaking and I can’t wait to display them proudly in our home!”

Let Me Be Your Own Professional 3rd Wheel For Your Wedding in CA Next!

Are you ready to start planning your own wedding in CA or beyond? Let’s do it together! I would LOVE to be the third wheel for your wedding day next! If you want to learn more about me, you can find that here!

If you like what you see and think we’d make the perfect match then inquire with me here because I would love to hear from you! In the meantime, check out other love stories on the blog for more wedding inspiration for your special day. Can’t wait to chat soon!

Bridal party photos from wedding in CA at Catta Verdera Country Club

Erika Clesi Photography | Northern California Wedding Photographer

Come see more of this classy and timeless wedding in CA below for some more inspiration!

Bride and bridesmaids in sweat suits before ceremony
Family opening wedding gifts
Wedding ceremony from wedding in CA at Catta Verdera Country Club
Wedding desert table
Bride and groom during cake cutting
Open dancing with glowlights
Bride and grooms sparkler wedding exit

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: Catta Verdera | Florist: Flowers by Jordan Marie | DJ: Jordan Brenghause | Officiant: Janette Shutts | Videographer/Photo Booth: Emerald Cinema | Cake/Desserts: Tara Bodley – Custom Cakes by Tara | Hair: Heather Kerr @hairbyheatherkerr | Makeup: Susie Castilian’s | Wedding Dress: Miosa | Tux: Men’s Wearhouse | Rings: Shane Co | Bridesmaid dresses: Revelry | Signage/stationary: Etsy and Vista Print | Second Shooter: Grace Thao

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