I’ve only shot a handful of weddings during Covid as I’ve explored some other creative pursuits, but wanted to share my dear friend’s daughter’s gorgeous DIY at home wedding from Christmastime. I’ve known Martine since she was a little girl and her insanely talented mother is one of my closest friends. I was more than honored to be a part of this intimate celebration. Pleased to share some highlights!
Hotel Vitale San Francisco Wedding - Damon and Eunmin
What a lovely wedding and an even lovelier couple! I was so happy when a former bride of mine, Lauren Wakefield, who is also a planner extraordinaire contacted me on behalf of her clients for this intimate November wedding at the Hotel Vitale in San Francisco. With only sixty guests and a sunset ceremony scheduled to take place on one of the many terraces at Vitale I knew we were in for a treat.
Not only was the setting gorgeous and lush florals, by Natalie Bowen Designs, in soft pinks beautiful to photograph, I was more than thrilled that the rain cleared in time and Eunmin and Damon were game for a super fun and extended portrait session out on the Embarcadero before the ceremony. We had a blast and I loved that the colorful streetcars seemed to be waiting just for us!
The ceremony couldn't have been more magical as the sun set over the bay and then the outdoor family portrait session and cocktail hour had the added treat of the city and bay bridge lights coming up. Then we all got cozy in one of the intimate rooms for the dinner and dancing. Such a lovely little wedding and thank you Eunmin and Damon for being so enamored with each other! Everyone made my job super easy that day!
Venue: Hotel Vitale
Coordinator: Ryder Sloan Events
Floral Designer: Natale Bowen Designs
Caterer: Americano Restaurant
Cake Artist: Cake Coquette
Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas and The Aerialist Press
Hair & Makeup Artist: Marisa Perel
Musicians: Entire Productions
Macarons: Chantal Guillon
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Rentals: Hartmann Studios
Casa Real - Shae'l and Alfonso
Another pretty fall/winter wedding at Casa Real! Shae'l and Alfonso met at a salsa club and the dancing at this wedding was so much fun! Venue: Casa Real
Florist: The Flower House
Cake: My Aunt Debbie
Gown: Maggie Sottero
Hair: Shine the Hair Studio
Music: Oye Productions