Sunday, July 22, 2018

Wedding Day – Michael and Anna

At Casini Ranch Family Campground, Duncans Mills, CA

Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Michael and Anna were married in a ceremony which was very much theirs, not a traditional ceremony which many have because that is the way it is suppose to be.  No, it wasn’t so nontraditional that it was from a distance…this picture above was taken by me as their photographer was taking wedding pictures before the ceremony…not after the ceremony like many do.

Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

When Marcia and I arrived at 2:45 for the 3:30 ceremony…not knowing exactly how Marcia was going to be able to maneuver the facilities it was being held at (GoGo or walk type of issues—ended up being able to just walk, which was good), I was pleasantly surprised that Michael and Anna were down in the woods getting pictures taken…and I was able to get a few too from above without interfering with the two professional photographers they hired for their pictures.

Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018The ceremony and reception was held at this community building which is part of Camp Meeker, which is an unincorporated community in Sonoma County located on the Bohemian Highway, population of 425 people.  Eighty chairs were set up, tables for food and beverages were set up, and everything was ready for the folks who were there to witness and celebrate this wonderful event.  With little parking, they had rented the services of a bus to bring folks to the wedding from the lodge where many were staying about 6 miles away. 

Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Inside the building tables were set up with no chairs…after the ceremony, people were asked to take a chair or two into the room, and it became a nice cozy area for folks to gather and eat.

Anna and Guitar Player and friend, Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Everything went off without a hitch…except for the bus being late.  Scheduled to arrive at 3:20, with a ceremony time of 3:30…the bus arrived around 3:50.  No problem, the setting and atmosphere made time pass as people visited, and the single acoustic guitar player gently strummed away adding to the atmosphere...and we took advantage of the time for some pictures.

Ryan, Kaelyn, mother, aunt and uncle -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018     Michael, Stephanie, Kaelyn -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018
Ryan, Kaelyn, , aunts and step-father -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018 

Above pictures include brother, sister, aunts and uncles, and mother and step-father of the groom.

Michael, Officient, Anna -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

As we waited, why not get a few pictures of the groom, bride and the officiant.

Bouquet -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

What a lovely bouquet of that Anna held for the wedding ceremony…(the officiant held it for Marcia to get a nice picture.)

Michael with brother Ryan and Sister Stephanie  -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

My three kids…blue seemed to be the color of the day.

Ryan and Kaelyn  -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Are they next???  Only time will tell…Kaelyn and Ryan make a wonderful couple…(hint hint)  Winking smile

Waiting of crowd to arrive  -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018    Waiting of crowd to arrive  -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Finally the bus arrives, the seats will be full…the service, which lasted about 6 minutes took place.  Now I had a choice…take pictures of the ceremony, or take a video of the ceremony…I chose the latter, so that mom and dad, who just could not physically endure the trip to the wedding, could view it from the comfort of their reclining chairs. Not going to post the video, but we did get some pictures as the professionals were taking family group pictures.

Michael, Anna, Anna's mom Ruth -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018  Michael, Anna, Michael's mom Shelley with brother Ryan and Sister Stephanie -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018
Michael, Anna, Michael's dad Dave (me)  -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Yes, that is about as “dressed up” as this old guy will get anymore, at least I guessed the color of the day!  Casual dress wedding means casual to me.  And I was not the only one dressed so casual…

Michael with sister Stephanie and brother Ryan with Anna looking on -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

And I love this picture because Anna shows that even casual weddings take a lot out of the bride…as she steps aside for a 5 second break so that they could get a picture of Michael and Stephanie and Ryan…

Michael's mother's side of the family -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018   Anna's mother's side of the family -- Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

On the left, Michael’s mother’s side of the family…on the right, Anna’s mother’s side of the family.

Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

Michael and Anna wrote their own vows, they were very heartfelt, humorous, and both included the following statement which is very thought provoking…

Michael and Anna, Wedding Day, Camp Meeker California, July 21, 2018

“ . . . it is a long, long time to be gone, a short time to be here, and I am so happy to be here with you . . . "

12 comments:

  1. Hey Dave,

    Tried to respond via your Bloglovin a moment ago and not certain if you received. I have been following you for years and now you are in my back yard. Would love to introduce myself in the flesh. Contact me if interested. Kimberly Maker

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    1. Kim, not sure where you are, we will be leaving Duncans Mill on Tuesday headed for Citrus Heights.

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    2. Sorry if this is a duplicate- uncertain if last post went thru. I am in Occidental which is the town next to Camp Meeker. If you are staying at Cassini thru Monday I can pop on out. Just let me know.

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    3. I think we are in C-15...we might go to Bodega Bay tomorrow for a few hours...drop by, would love to meet you.

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    4. How does 4 pm sound? I am working and will get off work early. Will be with my husband if he can get out of work early. If that cramps your plans, let me know availability.

      Thanks,
      Kimberly

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    5. 4 pm would be GREAT. We are for sure in C-15. I think if you tell them at the gate you are here to see us (Dave Burdick) and give them the camp # they should let you in. They have my phone number if there are problems. Looking forward to meeting you both.

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  2. Congratulations to the bride and groom! And you too!
    I love non-traditional weddings. :-)

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    1. It was a wonderful ceremony, my son and daughter-in-law are the best....as are all of my kids. Thanks Karen

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  3. Congratulations! What a great wedding!! I don't own anything any more that isn't considered casual. That certainly is a lovely location and you got some great pictures!!

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    1. Yep, Casual is IT for me. Anna was so lucky to find this location, they rented it for two days, chairs included, and all I got out of it price wise was "very reasonable for the area".

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