Tehama Golf Club Wedding – Carmel Valley

July 2, 2019

This beautiful Carmel wedding was featured by Martha Stewart Weddings as “A Light and Airy California Wedding with Tons of Personal Details”. The air was electric all day & night – large families coming together with lifelong friends made for a casual yet affectionate energy. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a big blogger. There are easily 20 weddings I’ve photographed for every 1 wedding on my blog:) And, the submission process for publishing requires exclusivity for a significant period of time. Meaning, when you submit a wedding to Martha Stewart, The Knot or others you agree to refrain from blogging or publishing all images for up to 6 months or more. This one was held for 1 year.
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A Bridesmaid at another Carmel wedding I photographed, referred me to this wonderful couple. A top notch team assembled at Carmel’s exclusive Tehàma Golf Club – Clint Eastwood’s private hood with a few thousand acres of oak studded rolling hills with views from Monterey Bay to Carmel Valley. The venue is gorgeous, the crowd was rowdy & ready for a good time, and the couple what can I say – they were ready to tie the knot all the way:)

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Floural Design was a beautiful creation by Melody of Fleurish Floral Designs (just worked her team last week on another gorgeous Carmel Wedding & it was equally spectacular).

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Wylie West Creative designed all stationary, gifts & signage. Guests were gifted: wooden maracas, jingle sticks, jingle bell tambourines, fans, noisemakers & streamers, as well as other goodies.

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The ballroom at Tehama is a beautiful creation with earth tones throughout. Sliding doors & large windows on three sides allow guests to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Carmel Valley & Monterey.

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The cake was a custom work by Robin Redding. Coconut cake with white chocolate-cream cheese frosting & fresh flowers.

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Light arrangements complimented the natural beauty of the ceremony site – a great choice.

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The ladies were able to handle the finishing touches in the comfortable suites at Tehama. I loved the large windows with ample natural light – a great resource to create beautiful & dramatic images:)

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Some photographers believe that “natural”moments are the best. I’ve always been more of a realist. For example, I will move a table, a chair, ask someone to stand here-there then let them have fun & do their thing:) When you have 250 guests coming from all corners of the country, you have to be quick & good. Great wedding images can be helped along allowing the couple to maximize their facetime with guests & thus their enjoyment of the day – nothin’ wrong with that:)

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The Bride’s dress was a stunning design by Reem Acra New York. A great choice.

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The bridesmaids expressed their individuality with different designs that were all within the same palate. A beautiful way to go.

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The guys hit the ground running. The groom’s tux was Ralph Lauren Black Label & had timeless look.

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A handsome group of friends & siblings rounded out the cast of groomsmen. Looking sharp & ready to get on with the show:)

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This is the reason why I always carry earplugs!!! A mischievous face on a happy guest:)

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Guests dropped personal notes into a vintage sheet music book. One note per page for the couple to open every week for 200+ weeks. I think they must be only 1/10th of the way thru!

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“We’re out there having fun in the warm California sun!” Another realist!

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Beautiful! I love shooting hugs. It just says so much. Can’t get enough of ’em!

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The Bride’s Uncle is a full-time Minister. He led an emotional, meaningful, yet fun ceremony.

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It’s official, big congrats guys:)

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You have to do a “fun” one after the nice ones. This group was more than ready to make some noise.

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This poor lad was surrounded by Aunts & Uncles who loved to pinch his cheeks in younger days. He was a good sport although I believe it could have been worse if he struggled:) The word “no” was unknown with this group!

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And then it happened…probably my favorite photo taken in 2015-6 (above). You really have to see an enlarged fine print to get the feeling of this image. We were walking back from a beautiful sunset, the happy couple was feeling everything at once. She turned & screamed, her dress was flowing in the wind, the groom looked over & was startled-excited by her energy. Everyone was that day. The picturesque Carmel hills fall off in the distance with the Valley below. I had a good friend who is a master printer run me a 16×20 of this image. You can feel the wind, the energy, the expanse, the love, the elation. It hangs on my wall in my office & it’s spectacular.

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A tighter crop of the sepia image above.

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Roasts boasts & toasts, the way it should be:)

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The Pine Mountain Logs are a great band for a wedding. They played anything & everything, and did it all justice. Give them a buzz if you want an unforgettable night.

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The groom was a HUGE Springsteen fan & there’s only one way you can sing The Boss – onstage, as loud as you can go, with your friends singing along. I think Clint heard it across the canyon!

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The happy couple and a few hundred of their close friends danced the night away. Parting gifts were offered & it was a great ending to an unforgettable day. I was honored to document it & play a special part. Thanks for calling me guys!!!!

Photography: Peer Johnson Photography contact me here
Location and Catering: Tehama Golf Club
Coordination: Cheryl Fournier for Tehama
Flowers: Melody King of Fleurish Floral Designs
Brides Dress: Reem Acra New York
Groom’s Tux: Ralph Lauren Black Label
Stationery: Wylie West Creative
Officiant: Kurt Dahlin
Cake: Robin Redding
Music Ceremony and Cocktails: Monterey Strings
Music Reception: Pine Mountain Logs
Hair and Makeup: Chioma Salon
Transportation: Main Events Transportation

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