Even after Keely and Sam had their Cavallo Point minimony a year before, they still found themselves needing to change venue plans at the last minute. The Riley Loves Lulu wedding planning team stepped up into action and was able to secure the San Francisco Art Institute with sweeping views of Coit Tower, North Beach and the San Francisco Bay. The mix of modern and traditional architecture was the perfect backdrop for Keely and Sam’s minimalist and DIY wedding. Keely got ready amongst piles of flowers as her mother and friends helped assemble her bouquet and arrangements. The final detail was Keely’s handmade veil, embellished with hundreds of silk flowers thoughtfully sewn by hand by Keely’s best friend and maid of honor, Matine. We headed out to the Zellerbach Quad where Sam and Keely shared a first look and some alone time together. Guests were lead to the rooftop where the same family friend from their minimony officiated again and their ceremony was sealed with a hand fastening ritual. Afterwards, friends and family were treated to delicious cocktails and a family style dinner while the fog rolled in over the Bay. Touching speeches wrapped up dinner before their rooftop dance party went on into the night under the glow of city lights.
Venue: San Francisco Art Institute // Wedding Planner: Riley Loves Lulu // Caterer: Katie Powers Catering // Florals: DIY by Keely’s Mother // Hair + Make-Up: Celia Castaneda // Lighting: Impact SF // Rentals: Heirloom Events // DJ: Sam’s Childhood Friend
