Portrait Location: San Francisco City Hall
Venue: The Gardens at Heather Farms // Florals: DIY // Catering: Wilma Lott Catering // Dessert: Angel Cakes // Hair and Make-Up Artist: Ellyse Magsino // Wedding Dress: David's Bridal // Wedding Shoes: Kate Spade // Groom's Suit: Men's Wearhouse // Wedding Bands: E-Wedding Bands & Louisa Gallery // Officiant: Allison Hurzwitz // DJ: All Ears DJ
Portrait Locations: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Davenport Landing
Hotel: Hotel Vitale // Event Venue: USS Potomac // Florals: Erica Rose Design // Catering: Swanky Catering & Events // Music: North Beach Brass Band // Hair & Make-Up: Racine Christensen // Nicole's Dress: Dolce Gabbana // Nicole's Coat: Richard Tyler // Santiago's Suit: Hugo Boss // Wedding Bands: Cartier & Blue Nile
Portrait Location: Stow Lake & Baker Beach
Nhi and Michael love visiting Lake Tahoe, especially in the winter. While a snowy wedding was out of the picture, they chose to get married at the Gatekeeper's Museum on the shores of the lake. Their outdoor wedding, which included their beloved shiba inu Rocky, was a casual picnic affair with lots DIY touches from the felt dog boutonnieres Nhi made of her friend's dogs to the bouquets and table decorations. The couple also made sure that the reception was kid friendly and packed with lots of activities (this way the parents could also enjoy themselves!) At sunset, we ducked away from the crowds for some portraits on the lake before heading back for the ultimate dance party under the stars.
Hotel: Northstar Lodge // Wedding Venue: Gatekeeper's Museum // Event Coordinator: Larissa of Tahoe Bride/EventMasters // Florals & Boutonnières: DIY by the bride // Catering: D'Lish // Cake: Sugar Pine Cakery // DJ: DJ Flip of Verducci Productions // Facepainting & Balloons: Giggle and Grin // Photobooth: Clementine Photo Booths
Who knew sandstorms could have the softest and prettiest light? Wishing you a dreamy, cozy holiday from Death Valley! ✨
West Side Road, Death Valley National Park
When Rosa and Liberty toured San Francisco's Trocadero Clubhouse in Stern Grove, they knew it would be the perfect venue for their intimate 80 person wedding. With family in both Chicago and Los Angeles, they wanted a place that would showcase Northern California. Stern Grove's redwood and eucalyptus grove provided the perfect backdrop for their outdoor ceremony, officiated by a close friend of the couple. The celebration moved indoors to the clubhouse where Rosa's floral designs brightened the space and Native Catering kept everyone well fed with delicious barbecue. The party wrapped up with coffee and donuts from Oakland's Donut Savant and a dance party that continued into the evening.
Wedding Venue: Trocadero Clubhouse at Stern Grove // Floral Design: Rodan Studio // Liberty's Dress: Reformation // Rosa's Dress: BHLDN // Hair & Make-Up: Caitlin Collentine // Rentals: Abbey Party Rents // Catering: Native Catering // Dessert: Donut Savant // Cake: Noe Valley Bakery // Photobooth: MagBooth
Wedding Venue: Diablo Ranch // Florals: DIY by Marissa // Caterer: Chef Pete Coleman // Rentals: C&M Party // Hair & Makeup: Bloom and Blush // Invitation Designer: Oak & Orchid // Wedding Dress: Katie May from And Something Blue // Marrisa's Shoes: Steve Madden // Wedding Suit: J. Crew & Nordstrom // Evan's Shoes: Timberland // Groomsmen Pampering: People's Barber Oakland
Portrait Location: Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
When Severin and Robert asked if I'd be up for hiking the Kalalau Trail along Kauai's Na Pali Coast as part of their wedding day, I immediately replied with an emphatic "YES!" Sure, it was a little wild and logistically ambitious but I was up for the challenge. For the past couple of years, I've wanted to combine my two photography loves: shooting weddings and gorgeous, epic landscapes and here was a chance to do both. The magic of Kauai's lush landscape pushed us along even as flash rainstorms showered down on us and slick muddy trails slowed our progress. Five hours of hiking later, we were sore and soggy but so happy. I couldn't have picked a more epic way to wrap up my wedding season. Thank you Severin and Robert for having me along and I am forever grateful. (See more from yesterday on my wedding Instagram feed!)
Kalalau Trail, Na Pali Coast, Kauai
Hanakapiai Beach, Na Pali Coast, Kauai
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Faculty Club at UC Berkeley // Floral Design: Gorgeous & Green // Hair & Make-up: Viveur Salon // Catering: The Faculty Club // Desserts: Masse's Pastries // Lighting: DJ Jeremy Productions // DJ: DJ Jeremy Productions // Print Design: Matthew Hettler // Photobooth: Action Flipbooks
