How do you mix old and new? Kristin and Will did it by holding their contemporary event at the historic San Francisco Mint. The couple chose the venue in large part because both are local to the City (the bride’s father actually worked across the street for over a dozen years). They played up the…

Right from the beginning, Wendy and Michael knew they needed to include their dogs, Flora and Louie, in their big day. Fortunately, Historic Preservation Park in Oakland, is dog friendly so the pups were able to join the couple in the processional. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing followed, all outdoors under a canopy of string lights.…

SJ and Wolf actually got married last year, the ultimate civil ceremony – jeans & t-shirts, no reception, no flowers, or fluff. This year, they decided to have a small, more traditional affair so friends and family could witness and join in the celebration. Just before the two walked down the aisle, I asked if…

Rachel and Aaron’s wedding at the Shelldance Orchid Garden in Pacifica was filled with happy tears. Set in a unique greenhouse setting, Rachel started the tears as she walked down the aisle towards her beaming husband. The rest of the guests joined in on the merry tears during the toasts. Rachel’s father went first with…

For Jennefer and James, what was important for their big day was having those closest to them there to celebrate. And, good food. Don’t forget good music. Oh, and a beautiful setting. The couple chose a fairly simple venue that they could then dress up to match their vision. Candles, flowers, drapery, and lots of…

For busy medical students, Genevieve and Henry, they knew going into their wedding planning that the ability to make quick decisions was crucial as time was a rare commodity for both of them. Luckily, while they had a clear idea of the overall feeling they wanted for their special day, they weren’t tied to any…

“Love has no age, no limit; and no death.” – John Galsworthy When Paulina first reached out to us, she described her fiance and herself as “more mature”. I think that’s a perfect way to describe a couple who may have a few more years of life under their belt but are still youthful in…

It’s been forever and a day since we started talking about doing a blog/journal. Unfortunately, busy got in the way and the idea was put on the back burner. But, as we ring in a new year, welcome some new employees, bid farewell to others, and, revamp our website a bit, now is as good…