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"I always say, keep a diary and someday it'll keep you" - Mae West

 

A monthly journal of love, marriage, and events galore

A Love Rooted in Nature

Ciara and Chris’s love story began through their shared passion for the environment. With Ciara’s Irish heritage and Chris’s deep connection to nature, it was only fitting they chose to marry in the Redwood Grove at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, surrounded by towering trees. Honoring an Irish tradition, the couple shared a quiet walk through…
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“Finding True Love in 11 Easy Steps” (according to Billy F)

To the envy of many, Billy was able to unearth the secrets to finding a soulmate in easy-to-follow steps (granted, they were steps he created). His surefire plan seemed to do the trick as it only took 10 steps for Rachel to accept his proposal. Over the past 12 years, the couple managed to complete…
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“It’s never too late for a new beginning” – Sherri Franklin, Muttville Founder, CEO, & Animal Lover

It takes a certain type of person with a certain type of heart to bring a senior dog into their lives. Knowing that they may only have that pup as part of the family for a short time no doubt pulls at the heartstrings, but giving a dog the best during their latter years is…
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“Hahahaha, my friends think they are hilarious”

That was my favorite email from the groom, it doesn’t even matter if you have no idea what he’s talking about. Lydia and Drew were such a joy to work with! The couple married earlier in the year at a civil ceremony but still wanted the party to share the celebration with friends and family.…
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The plural of LEGO is LEGO

The plural of sheep is sheep, of jeans is jeans, and, apparently, of Lego is Lego. Grace and Paul met on a dating app shortly before the start of the pandemic and wound up getting to know one another by sheltering-in-place together. During their vows, Paul shared his appreciation for Grace’s attention, “when you talk…
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“Excellence is in the details” – Perry Paxton

When Linda and Chris were deciding on a venue for their celebration, San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum was the obvious choice. The couple are both extremely proud of their Chinese heritage and really wanted to emphasize that when it came to the motif of the event. The couple designed virtually every element of the decor,…
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