A Vibrant Blending of Cultures at Oak Farm Vineyards

Eileen Roche

August 1, 2023

With Sirish's roots in India's Kerala and Amanda’s childhood around the vineyards of Lodi, Oak Farm was the perfect venue was their unique and personal celebration. Having already exchanged vows in India, this was a chance to celebrate with their friends and family in Amanda's hometown.

The wedding was a mix of Indian flair and California charm. Marigold petals lined the aisle, and vibrant florals covered the ceremony arch and the dinner tables. Amanda wore earrings Sirish found her in India in the days after their Indian ceremony. The food and drinks menu featured samosas, paneer, mango lassi, chai, and Indian sweets and, of course, elephant-shaped cookies served as wedding favors, a playful nod to Sirish's love for the majestic creatures central to Indian culture.

The day wasn't just about the couple; it was a coming together of families and friends from different corners of the world. The wedding stood out as a fun, unscripted blend of traditions, a reflection of Amanda and Sirish's journey to create a life that's as unique and vibrant as the cultures they hail from.

Eileen Roche

May 3, 2023

A Chinatown Wedding with Deep Roots and Modern Style

Eileen Roche

May 3, 2023

Katie and Derek’s wedding was a joyful, personal celebration that honored both their roots and their shared future. Though they live in New York, they returned to their hometown of San Francisco to get married in the neighborhoods that shaped them.

The day began at the Fairmont, where they got ready and shared a quiet first look before heading to the steps of San Francisco City Hall for their ceremony — a stunning backdrop and one of the city's most iconic public spaces. During the ceremony, they incorporated a tea ceremony with their immediate family, a deeply meaningful moment filled with sweet, emotional exchanges.

Eileen Roche

September 7, 2022

City Streets and Forest Trails | San Francisco Engagement

Eileen Roche

September 7, 2022

Katie and Derek’s engagement session wove together the places that mean the most to them — the quiet beauty of the Presidio and the vibrant streets of Chinatown. With deep roots in the Bay Area and shared Chinese heritage, their upcoming wedding at Mister Jiu’s feels especially meaningful — a modern celebration in a space filled with family history.

Pop over here to see their wedding!

Eileen Roche

September 2, 2022

Dramatic Skies & Dramatic Entrances | Joyful Celebration at Ru's Farm, Healdsburg

Eileen Roche

September 2, 2022

Chad + Rick (affectionately referred to as Chadrick by loved ones) recently shared vows under a magnificent 100-year-old cork tree at Ru’s Farm in Healdsburg. The grooms joined hands at the top of the aisle and walked down together, before reflecting on their journey together and the importance of bravery and patience. It was an emotional ceremony, with tears shed from the very start.

After the “I dos”, guests sipped on crisp rosé, lemonade, and signature cocktails, surrounded by fragrant fields of lavender and a view of the vineyards in the Alexander Valley. The weather was abnormal for a California summer, with the sky drastically changing from one hour to the next. The day was filled with dramatic clouds and several sunshowers, but the light rain never threaten the celebration.

After a beautiful fresh summer meal, a rainbow appeared over the vineyards (a fitting coincidence with Pride month) and the couple’s nephew opened the barn doors to reveal Chadrick in a dashing white tuxes. They took to the dance floor and the crowd went wild. Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers brought a New Orleans flavor and ushered guests to the barn with a full horn section and vibrant “little big band" jazz tunes.