Jamie + Braden – Wedding from St. John’s Cathedral & The Banker’s Ballroom

Posted on November 17, 2009

No offense to any of the other couples I photographed this year, but Jamie and Braden’s wedding might have been the most unique wedding I photographed this year. The bringing together of two very strong cultures and family histories made for a really interesting day. It was a Scottish and Mexican mash-up that was a treat to experience, from a Bagpiper, to Mariachis, and from delicious Mexican food to Tartans and swords to the live band and the DJ that sounded like he was straight off a spanish radio station. Everything was spectacular – even the “fake cake” that was quickly put together when the real cake was almost 2 hours late (it did show up). We finished the night with a quick session on the balcony at the top of the tallest building in Fresno – The Pacific Towers building downtown (AKA the Security Bank building).

Below are a few of my favorites, with a slideshow to lead things off. Click the first image to start the show! Music is “Love and Some Verses” by Iron and Wine.

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