To the Point

We’d known Tabitha Flemming back when she was slinging joe at Arcata’s Sacred Grounds. That seems like a long time ago and she’s all grown up: both a biologist and an organic certification authority for food makers throughout the state. And longtime beau Ryan Emmelhainz knew not to let this one go. The couple had a small, intimate wedding in a Patrick’s Point vacation home, joined by both families and the closest of friends.

Thoughtfully decorated, the venue was made even better by an extremely nice day. The ceremony (conducted by Teri Bradley of Weddings by Design) overlooked a blue, frothing sea on a cloudless day). Ryan’s nine-year old son Seth took being the only kid at the wedding in stride and stole the show. He even helped us with lighting and directing portraits. According to Ryan, he’s since taken a keen interest in photography, so he’s obviously a cool kid.
The harried run-up to the wedding afforded Tabitha and Ryan no time for engagement portraits, so we took them out to a favorite haunt at Houda Point for some relaxed, post-marital photos. Another nice day, you’d almost forget that it will soon be raining for months!