An Elegant Jewish Wedding At The Meadow Club » Fairfax, California » Erin Prado for VCP

// This wedding was photographed by associate photographer, Erin Prado. //

Rachel and David were married with an elegant Jewish celebration at the Meadow Club in Fairfax. The couple started their day getting ready at the Club before heading across the street for their first look and portraits. The Meadow Club is nestled at the foot of Mount Tamalpais and boasts beautiful views of the rolling hills of Marin Watershed. After taking in the beautiful landscapes, they headed back for their ketubah signing before their traditional Jewish ceremony on the lawn. Afterwards, guests were treated to cocktail hour while Rachel and David snuck away for a few more portraits and were greeted by a herd of deer grazing on the golf course lawn. Their dinner reception included touching toasts, a beautifully choreographed first dance and a joyous hora with all their guests. Big thanks to associate Erin Prado for capturing this celebration!

Venue: Meadow Club // Planner: 2 Friends Events // Floral Design: Main Street Floragardens // Videographer: Slow Fall Cinema // DJ: Heart of Gold DJs

Childhood Backyard COVID Wedding » Foster City, California

Cara and Eliot’s original plans had to be put on hold due to COVID-19 so they swapped their large wedding plans for a smaller, more intimate one in the backyard of Eliot’s childhood home. The guest list was narrowed down to Cara and Eliot’s immediate families, a good friend of Cara’s and of course their beloved dog Gordie. Unfortunately, Eliot’s sister Barbara (who’s the reason behind how Cara and Eliot met!) was unable to fly in from New York so she attended via Zoom call and got to mingle with everyone and watch the festivities. When Cara was done getting ready with her mother and mother-in-law, she walked down the street to meet Eliot for their first look at the park where he spent childhood playing. We shot some portraits beneath the lush green trees that lined the park before doing another first look with Cara’s father and then heading back to meet the rabbi and cantor. After signing the ketubah, Cara and Eliot were married underneath the chuppah in their backyard surrounded by their families. They shared wine, exchanged rings, broke the glass, and kissed, all the while glowing with happiness and excitement. Afterwards, everyone celebrated with a catered dinner and sweet toasts before wrapping up the evening with some wedding cake.

Wedding Planner: Brick & Belle Events // Catering & Rentals: Toast Bay Area // Cake & Desserts: Mazzetti’s Bakery // Cara’s Bouquet: DIY by Cara // Videography: Slow Fall Cinema

Laotian-Jewish Backyard Wedding » Woodside, California

April and Jed were married in the backyard of their friend's gorgeous Woodside home. They hosted 80 of their closest friends and family for a combined Laotian/Jewish ceremony that honored traditions from both families. The day was filled with all the things they love - from the sailing themed invitations, pork bun passed apps, and sticky rice and BBQ'd chicken family style dinner. Even April's dog, Peter Pan got dressed in a tuxedo for the occasion! The evening rains didn't stop the celebration as everyone danced the night away under the tent by the pool.