Film scans are in and we simply cannot wait another moment to share a few favorites from this dramatic, romantic Marin Headlands elopement shoot! Ben and Kendra were all eyes for each other and the intense coastal wind just gave them a reason to hold each other tighter. Total heart eyes.
Dress: BHLDN Inesse | Florals: Amanda Vidmar Design | Hair + Makeup: Imagi by Fiona
Sarah and Mark could not have asked for a more beautiful Carmel Valley day to share their vows. The gardens at the Corkscrew Cafe were magical in the afternoon summer sun and the vine-covered atrium provided a shady, cozy corner for their intimate celebration.
With its adobe walls, colorful chairs, and papel picado, the grounds at Corkscrew evoke images of Early California. Sarah's vibrant bouquet, mix-matched floral prints for the flower girls, and an eclectic, colorful table embraced and enhanced the look. Pair all that with wood-fired pizzas and a bold Carmel Valley cabernet and you can't really go wrong!
Venue + Catering: Corkscrew Cafe, Carmel Valley | Florals: Burst & Bloom | Dress: BHLDN | Hair + Makeup: Katrina Michelle | Cakes: Blue Aces Bake Shoppe | Invites & Calligraphy: Sarah Higgins | DJ: Monterey DJ
Christine and Mike wanted their wedding to be "low-key and simple" and called on their friends and family to help bring their vision to life. What guests found when they arrived at the The Barn at Second Wind, a beautiful little spot on the Sacramento River Delta, was anything but plain.
The warm spring day allowed them to fully utilize the grounds: lawn games, a fire pit, ceremony under a gigantic oak tree, and an outdoor dance floor under the bistro lights. Christine and Mike's families contributed to the favors: Tiger Sauce from Mike's native Louisiana, handmade magnets, and an assortment of beautifully decorated cookies from Christine's family and brought over from the Philippines. Wood fire pizzas paired with local craft beer on tap. You can't really go wrong with that combo, can you? Christine even threw an apron over her dress to top her own pizza with her husband!
Venue: Barn at Second Wind, Sacramento | Caterer: Flour Dust Pizza | Dessert: Cakes by Chivon | Bride's Dress: BHLDN | Hair + Makeup: Dorothy Tatad | Day-of Coordinator: Caitlin Peetree
Alysha and Yonatan were absolutely set on an elopement... until a friend offered the garden in Alysha's Oakland home away from home. The vision immediately materialized: mac and cheese from Homeroom, pies from Three Babes, golden hour photos in the cemetery, dancing at the Starline. They'd combine their favorite spots and their favorite people. On a Thursday, because it would be their 10 year anniversary.
With the logistics settled, is it any surprise to learn Alysha's favorite part of the wedding planning process was dress shopping? The pair seriously work it, bringing runway to the streets of MacArthur.
When Alysha arrived at the top of the aisle and charmingly announced she had forgotten to bring her bouquet with her, she set the tone that this would not be a formal, stuffy affair. While family watched via Facetime from Australia, the couple shared personal readings, a knot ceremony as a nod to Yoyo's Australian fishing heritage, and unique vows that provided glimpses into their relationship: lots of cooking, lots of dancing, love for dinosaurs, bikes, and each other.
Venue: Private Home, Oakland, Ca | Florist: Found + Created | Bride's Attire: Rick Owens & Ann Demeulemeester | Groom's Attire: Comme des Garçons & Ann Demeulemeester | Catering: Homeroom | Dessert: Three Babes Pie Shop | Rings: Alicia Hannah Naomi
You're free to love who you want, how you want. Shouldn't your wedding be the same way?
