Married! Emma & John at Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California

Emma & John were married at the Bernardus Lodge, nestled deep in the rich hills of the Carmel Valley (it was divine!). The atmosphere, the food, the fireplaces - they all fit the elegant evening the bride had planned out for herself and her groom. Now let me talk about the families! First, we met Emma's family and we loved their beautiful English hats, I must go shopping for some of those. We met John's wonderful kids just before the ceremony (my daughter thought he was hot =), we love them!

The day ended with the best meal we have seen in a long time, the Bernardus Lodge has some of the best food in Carmel (I would give them 3 michelin stars!) and Julia Child even autographed the wall in the kitchen. The staff was great and really served the bride well, we highly suggest using the Lodge if you are getting married in Carmel.

Thanks John and Emma - hope the pictures live up to how elegant you are in real life, I think they are yachtfully divine =)

getting ready at the bernardus lodge, carmel valley doing makeup in the room at the bernardus lodge meeting family in the room before the wedding shoe and dress details at the bernardus lodge, carmel valley the bride getting her dress on at the lodge the bride putting on her bracelet in Carmel the groom doing portraits in his custom suit the groom and his kids posing for portraits the bride walking in to the ceremony at bernardus lodge bride's sister doing readings at ceremony bride putting the ring on the grooms finger the ceremony ending and bride and groom walking out bride showing off her ring bride and groom with umbrella on stairs in carmel bride and groo bride and groom in the bernardus lodge garden bride and groom in front of red trees bride kissing behind windows bride and groom in light near mirrors pictures of the outside of Bernardus Lodge, carmel valley the restaurant at the bernardus lodge, carmel valley food details at the lodge bride and groom kissing during the reception reception action groom and dad and the bride and groom by the fireplace the bride and groom near the fireplace the bride and groom kissing...
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Comments...

posted by john on 1.13.2010 at 9:37 AM

You guys are good! My bride is beautiful!

Thanks for everything.

John

posted by Jane on 1.13.2010 at 12:40 PM

and the groom's not too shabby either. Congratulations to you both!!

a beautiful wedding - a beautiful life together.

posted by teresa vigil on 1.13.2010 at 4:26 PM

Oh yes groom def has the hot thing down. :)

posted by bill on 1.14.2010 at 10:32 AM

What a beautiful day, despite the weather. Thanks for allowing us to share your special day.

posted by Dale on 1.14.2010 at 10:47 AM

I don't know about the groom but the bride sure is Hot!!!. Thanks I had a great time, and meeting your family's was a lot of fun. You two look great together!

posted by Ann on 1.14.2010 at 11:07 AM

The pictures are stunning! All of you look so beautiful. Congratulations again.

posted by Billie on 1.14.2010 at 1:12 PM

A beautiful day and some beautiful photo's.....

Hope the rest of your life is just as good x

posted by Deb on 1.14.2010 at 1:21 PM

That was the loveliest wedding I've ever been to, and the most fun I've had in ages! The photographs are gorgeous and really captured the essence of the day!

posted by Cindy on 1.14.2010 at 7:26 PM

Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your big day!! It was beautiful and we hope that is the way the rest of your life goes together!! You looked very happy together and we hope that you always will be!! Always have fun, love you, Cindy

posted by martin lockhart on 1.15.2010 at 12:25 AM

Hi Emma & John

Lovely photos - Em looking at the one of the dress on the wardrobe i thought you had lost weight - tee hee - I am sure Sue will order one or two photos so I will leave that to her (I am still a skinflint - some things never change) - have a happy life together - hope to meet John sometime

posted by Jo on 1.15.2010 at 1:21 AM

Em your dress is so gorgeous, looks like an amazing day! So sorry we weren't able to share it with you x

posted by Cate on 1.15.2010 at 2:24 AM

What beautiful photos, congrats both of you! Such a shame I missed you in the UK. Congratulations!!!

posted by Sarah Brisdion on 1.15.2010 at 8:25 AM

What amazing photographs! You both look gorgeous - but Em, you look uber-stunning! So glad that you had such an incredible day. Congratulations. Wishing you both all the happiness in the world.

Saz and Briz xx

posted by valerie on 1.15.2010 at 8:32 AM

Oh mon dieu !!! your pics are so amazing Em ! and you look so so hoooot !... waow ! the two of you actually look fantastic. you should definately wear this dress again and on a regular basis cos it totally suits you and it is gorgeous. not to the supermarket, but anywhere else !

love you tons, val xxx

posted by katherine marashian on 1.15.2010 at 11:57 AM

the photos are beautiful! emma you look gorgeous! Congrats to u both!

posted by Laurissa on 1.15.2010 at 4:29 PM

You guys are fabulous! The ceremony was beautiful,the food was amazing and company was great! Did I mention the nice choice of music? Thanks for wanting me there. I wish you many blessings in your life together.

posted by Jane on 1.16.2010 at 8:24 AM

decided every wedding should have rain - the under the umbrella photos are awesome!

posted by Boris on 1.16.2010 at 9:21 AM

Absolutely amazing photos! I'm so happy for you both!

posted by Craig on 1.18.2010 at 2:50 AM

Beautiful day, beautiful pic's, wish you both all the best. Your part of the family now John, unlucky your stuck with us now ha ha

posted by Roo dude and bubble on 1.18.2010 at 2:53 AM

Hi aunty Em and Uncle John, you look pretty in the pictures, Love you lots xxx

posted by Chris on 1.19.2010 at 1:09 AM

It was a great day. Some lovley pic's. Mum x

posted by Rachel Del Real on 1.26.2010 at 9:32 PM

The wedding was beautiful, Emma you looked breathtaking!! I hope that the happiness you both shared continues!! Lots of love to you both! xoxoxo Rachel & Savannah