Ethereal Wonderland Wedding at The Rengstorff House: Sonya + Kiril

Ethereal Wonderland Wedding at The Rengstorff House: Sonya + Kiril

When I asked Kiril and Sonya what their vision was for their wedding day, they said they wanted a “gay,” ethereal wonderland which is exactly how it felt on their beautiful celebration day.  Kiril and Sonya met years ago when their dads worked together, but when they came across each other again on Tinder, they couldn’t help but reconnect.  Together they are silly and lovey and share a love of boats and a lot of whimsy - much of which comes through in their much of their wedding full of handmade, diy decor and fairy-themed details. 

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Should I have a Wedding Welcome Party?

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Should I have a Wedding Welcome Party?

I’ve been seeing more wedding welcome parties recently and I am HERE.FOR.IT. What is a wedding welcome party?  The welcome party is a fun pre-wedding celebration to kick off your wedding weekend.  Many couples have been adapting the welcome party as a great way to allow family and guests to meet and get to know each other in a casual setting before the big day, get reacquainted with new and old friends and literally, welcome your guests for the wedding celebration to follow.  Your friends and family have all made the trip to celebrate you - why not make a whole weekend out of it if your time and budget allows?

Intimate San Francisco City Hall Wedding: Megan & Mikey

Intimate San Francisco City Hall Wedding: Megan & Mikey

People travel near and far to get married at San Francisco City Hall - one of the most beautiful landmarks in the city with stunning architecture and an incredible history. However, for Megan and Mikey, it was more than just beauty and architecture.  For Megan, it meant the city of her heart, her hometown where she grew up, where her family resides, a place where her Grandma would one day be able to stand by her side to watch her get married.  For Megan and Mikey together, it meant the city where they started their lives together as adults, where they shared multiple homes, found adventure, cultivated and enriched friendships, advanced their careers, and where they fell deeper in love with each other. 

At-Home lifestyle family photoshoot: Chan Family

At-Home lifestyle family photoshoot: Chan Family

Moving out of a home that holds so many fond memories is always bittersweet, especially when you’ve lived so many milestones in that place. When the Chan family shared that they were moving out of the home that their two girls lived so much life in, we decided a photoshoot would be a good way to hold on to the memories. I LOVE shoots like this because it’s not about the perfect portrait or pose, it’s about telling their story.

San Francisco City Hall Wedding: Sarah & Ricki

San Francisco City Hall Wedding: Sarah & Ricki

There’s something magical about a civil ceremony at San Francisco. No frills, intimate, no-fuss - special. The union of two people who love each other. That’s why when Sarah and Ricki tied the knot at San Francisco City Hall, it was absolutely perfect.

TUSCANY-INSPIRED Private Estate SONOMA AirBnB Italy Wedding: Alex + David

TUSCANY-INSPIRED Private Estate SONOMA AirBnB Italy Wedding: Alex + David

From the minute Alex laid eyes oh the Tuscan countryside while studying abroad in college, it became her dream to one day get married in a villa in Tuscany. When she met David, one of their first big trips they took together as a couple was to beautiful Italy. Years later when David proposed, COVID-19 Pandemic hit, Alex saw her dreams of her Tuscan wedding slowly fading away. However, fate was on her side- one day she opened up the AirBnB search pages and found: “Villa Bellissima Alba - Italy comes to CA.”

Newborn Home Photoshoot: Ashley, Eric & Caleb

Newborn Home Photoshoot: Ashley, Eric & Caleb

By the time Caleb made his appearance at this newborn photoshoot, he was already a pro from his mom and dad’s wedding day (see here!). It was such an honor to photograph Ashley, Eric and Caleb’s to welcome Caleb into the world. He was the absolute sweetest little dude and I was able to capture them in their new home…

Vashon Island Beach-Front Cottage Micro-Wedding: Eric & Ashley

Vashon Island Beach-Front Cottage Micro-Wedding: Eric & Ashley

When Eric and Ashley got engaged, they had their site set on eloping in Paris. But then they got hit by a couple of surprises: 1) Covid-19 Pandemic and 2.) They found out they were pregnant!! Instead, they decided to take the route of a ‘micro-wedding’ and create a laid back yet classic outdoor party for their closest family and friends.

At-home pasta-making date night engagement: Alex & David

At-home pasta-making date night engagement: Alex & David

When Alex and David got engaged amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, they were bummed to find their engagement photoshoot options limited due to safety precautions and restrictions. But when we sat down and brainstormed what, to them, was the perfect evening that represented their love and favorite times together, they both immediately thought of one word: "Pasta." Well...4 words.. "Making Pasta at home."

Sarah + Brandon’s Farmhouse Backyard-vibes micro-wedding

Sarah + Brandon’s Farmhouse Backyard-vibes micro-wedding

Sarah and Brandon met 7 years ago when they were both training to be EMTs - he is a firefighter and she is a Paramedic. As they finally prepared to celebrate their marriage, COVID-19 hit and put a wrench in all of their plans. They were forced to cut down their guest list from 200 of their loved ones down to 20 and lost several vendors…

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