Firehouse Restaurant wedding day of Gillian and Jeff in Sacramento California

The first weekend in May I had the pleasure of photographing Firehouse Restaurant wedding day of Gillian and Jeff in Sacramento California.

You could not have asked for a nicer day. The comfortable mid-day California sunshine warmed down on their outdoor wedding. The Firehouse Restaurant environment offered big oak trees throughout the historic outdoor venue that provided lovely cool shade over the festivities.

The Backstory of Gillian and Jeff

I met Gillian and Jeff back in February through Catrina , of Catrina Maria Designs. She is a wonderful wedding planner I’ve been working with in Sacramento.

Right from the get go of our first meeting in Sacramento, we hit it off. We talked for a solid hour and I learned all about their story.

Their meeting was a group effort. Gillian through the encouragement of her good friend Bianca (who would eventually be her maid of honor) and Jeff upon the suggestion of some friends, met through the online dating site called JDate, a Jewish community online for dating singles.

Neither of them had ever used the online dating service before yet on their first date back on July 9th, 2009, they found an instant attraction and have been dating ever since.

The way these two talked, joked, and looked at one another, it was apparent that they are just crazy for each other.

Gillian and Jeff have made a life together in the San Francisco Bay Area with their two dogs. Gillian works as a lawyer and Jeff as an entrepreneur. They were quick to tell me all about the antics of their two border collie/chow mix dogs, Lila and Maggie.

I had no doubts that they would be a great, fun couple to photograph on their wedding day.

The Firehouse Restaurant wedding day event

The couple’s wedding day was filled with so many smiling faces, great finger foods, and friendly guests. There was plenty of dancing that kept everyone entertained throughout the afternoon. I found it impossible to stop photographing all the great moments in front of me.

Catrina, along The Firehouse Restaurant staff, created a beautiful outdoor atmosphere and layout across the brick patio. The flower arrangements from florist Cheryl Sage of Accents by Sage added just the right amount of spring colors to the mix. Subtle yet elegant.

Yet another fun day celebrating with and photographing some new friends. I wish Gillian and Jeff all the best. -M