We always talk about loving to work in our own backyard and Melissa and Josh's wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland reminded us why. The property has a lovely home and so many beautiful spaces sprinkled throughout the grounds. Even better, Scout Rock is just in Montclair, right off Highway 13. Who knew?! Melissa and Josh both got ready on the property and then held a sweet ceremony, complete with a lemon tree planting. Afterwards we rolled into the rest of the evening and really enjoyed ourselves shooting away as folks had fun connecting and wishing the couple well. Thanks to Mélodie and her crew over at and something blue everything went smoothly.

We can't wait to shoot more at Scout Rock in the future and want to wish Melissa and Josh all the best.

Chris and Christian

Hair and makeup being done at Scout Rock in Oakland

Bride getting makeup applied at Scout Rock in Oakland

Yellow and white wedding bouquets on white counter

Mother of bride sewing something blue into the wedding dress

Bride getting into wedding dress at Scout Rock in Oakland

Bride seeing groom for the first time during first look at Scout Rock in Oakland

Bridal party for wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland

Candid photo of wedding guests in Oakland

Flower girls walking down aisle at Scout Rock wedding

Father walking bride down the aisle at Scout Rock in oakland

Ceremony at Scout Rock wedding in Oakland

Bride and groom walking down the aisle after ceremony at Scout Rock

Wedding guests leaving words of wisdom for bride and groom

Natural light portraits of bride and groom at Scout Rock wedding in Oakland

Bride and groom announced at wedding reception

First dance wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland

Candid photo of wedding guests during reception

Birds eye view of wedding reception at Scout Rock in Oakland

Bride and groom portraits in Oakland at Scout Rock wedding venue

Best man and maid of honor giving wedding toasts

Hand painted sign that says lets go celebrate

Bride tosses bouquet at Scout Rock in Oakland