Grand Black Tie City Hall Wedding » San Francisco, California /  by Vivian Chen

Katy and Ian went all out for their San Francisco wedding. From the rehearsal dinner at Wayfare Tavern the night before to the elegantly decorated celebration at San Francisco City Hall, it was a weekend to remember full of grandeur, love and laughter.

Wedding & Event Planner: Camille Jacinto Hale of Dream a Little Dream Events // Rehearsal Dinner: The Sequoia Room at the Wayfare Tavern // Hotel: The Fairmont SF // Wedding Venue: San Francisco City Hall // Catering & Floral Design: McCalls // Officiant: Minister Maggie // Cake: Susie Cakes // Desserts: Chantal Guillon // Lighting: Got Light // Rentals: Hensley Event Resources & Dreamscene // Hair & Make-Up: Joseph Cozza Salon // Katy's Gown & Veil : Vera Wang // Katy's Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Violinist: Corelli Strings // Live Band: Notorious

Coastal California Slide Ranch Engagement Session » Muir Beach, California /  by Vivian Chen

When looking for wedding venues, Claire and Douglas fell in love with Muir Beach's Slide Ranch tucked on along Highway 1. From the quirky coastal cabins to the working organic farm and wild rocky beach below, this location was just dreamy. Unfortunately some logistics made wedding plans too difficult so went with the next best thing and used Slide Ranch for their engagement shoot. We spent an evening wandering the property before heading down to the water to soak up the beauty of the California Coast.

Garden Party Falkirk Cultural Center Wedding » San Rafael, California /  by Vivian Chen

Sean and Cameron's Falkirk Cultural Center wedding was exactly what they envisioned: a celebration that truly reflect their values. The nine acres of gardens fulfilled their love of nature while the intimate setting allowed their guest list of 80 closest friends and family to enjoy each other's company. And to top it all off, they made sure to break a few traditions thanks to the help of Sean's drag queen brother! Their ceremony, officiated by a friend of theirs, was one of the most heartfelt and emotional ones I've witness, true to their sweet and genuine personalities. (Definitely not a dry eye in the garden!) Afterwards, the party continued with lawn games, cocktails and a delicious vegetarian focused dinner complete with multiple funny toasts throughout the evening. And if that wasn't enough, Sean and Cameron wrapped up the evening with an epic dance party that had everyone happily sweating. I am so grateful to have been able to be a part of their celebration!

Wedding Venue: Falkirk Cultural Center // Caterer: Oz Catering // Cakes: Comforts Cafe // Florals & Decor: DIY // AV Rentals: Corporate Media Systems // Balloons: Balloons by Design // Lapel Pins: Wild Fancy Design // Wedding Favors: Dryland Wilds

LAURA + LARK'S UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley Wedding » Catalyst Wed Co /  by Vivian Chen

So excited to have Laura and Lark's UC Botanical Garden wedding featured on Catalyst Wed Co. I absolutely adore this couple and their story! (And plan to share the whole wedding on my blog soon!) In the meantime, you can read and see more from their wedding at Catalyst Wed Co!

An Elegant Black Tie City Hall Wedding » San Francisco, California /  by Vivian Chen

Rosie and Bret wanted to celebrate their wedding in style so they threw a black tie event at San Francisco City Hall. The first time the bride and groom saw each other was when Rosie accompanied by her parents descended the grand staircase to Bret who was waiting on the landing below. From the lush florals by Katharina Stuart to the golden detailing of the dinner plates, the entire day was as elegant as the city hall itself. Big thanks to Jessica Goldblatt of Dreams on a Dime for coordinating a flawless day!

Wedding Venue: San Francisco City Hall // Wedding Coordinator: Jessica Goldblatt of Dreams on a Dime // Floral Design: Katharina Stuart // Catering: Toast Catering // Rentals: Bright Event Rentals // DJ & Lighting: Gatsby Entertainment Group // String Quartet: Synchronicity String // Cake: Beaux Gateaux // Videography: Weddings on Film // Second Photographer: Nicole Cross // Hair & Makeup: Fresh Face Makeup // Hotel: Intercontinental Mark Hopkins 

Highland Dell Lodge Russian River Wedding » Monte Rio, California /  by Vivian Chen

Nestled between a redwood grove on the Russian River, the Highland Dell Lodge made for the perfect low-key getaway to celebrate Rebecca and Andrew's wedding. They held their ceremony across the river on Monte Rio Beach and afterwards we spent some time down by the river where a duck decided to crash the portrait session. Cocktails and dinner were served in the lodge's grand dining space where the evening wound down with an array of delicious desserts and dancing.

Wedding Venue: Highland Dell Lodge // Ceremony Location: Monte Rio Beach // Florist: Floral Designs by Heather // Caterer: Highland Dell Lodge // Desserts: Moustache Baked Goods // Rentals: Grapevine Party Rentals // Hair + Make-up: The Traveling Stylist // Wedding Dress: David's Bridal // Wedding Shoes: Tom's // Groom's Suit: Men's Wearhouse // Invitations: Matt Matteucci // Engagement Ring: Grand Bazaar in Istanbul // Wedding Band: Belonged to bride's grandparents  // DJ: Fox Sounds

Marin Headlands + Rodeo Beach Sunset Engagement Session /  by Vivian Chen

Fiona and James are fans of the great outdoors and wanted an epic golden hour backdrop for their engagement session. We chose the Marin Headlands which provided us with beautiful ocean views as the summer sun dipped beneath the horizon. We also stopped by Rodeo Beach for a few portraits before wrapping up the shoot with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Intimate Destination Bardessono Hotel + Spa Wedding » Yountville, California /  by Vivian Chen

Alix and Caleb flew down from Seattle for their intimate Napa Valley destination wedding at the stunning Bardessono Hotel & Spa in downtown Yountville. While wine country weddings usually conjure up images of vineyards and rustic barns, Bardessono's modern architecture made for a unique backdrop for the day's festivities. Surrounded by their 30 closest friends and family, they said their vows in the hotel's courtyard with Alix's father officiating. Afterwards, everyone was invited for cocktails and dinner outside of Lucy Restaurant before we wrapped up the evening with dessert and sparklers.