Richard and Ada’s Filoli House marriage proposal was pure joy from start to finish. I had advised Richard to avoid Labor Day and its associated heavy crowds… but he just couldn’t wait! And honestly? I’m glad he didn’t. We found a quiet pocket by the brick façade and ivy-draped windows, and in that moment, it felt like we had the whole gardens all to ourselves. [ read more … ]

Jeremy & Lydia’s evening in the Santa Cruz Mountains had all the magic: rolling grassy hills, a sea of fog in the distance, and the kind of light that turns everything to gold. They set out as a group of three — Lydia’s sister joined “for a quick hike” — and meandered along the ridge until the views opened wide over the foothills and forest. [ read more … ]

Alec proposed to Sarah on Pier 7 — fittingly, almost exactly on their seven-year anniversary — with the SF downtown skyline sparkling behind them. As an event planner by profession, he took his time to thoughtfully orchestrate all the details in advance. The timing, the location, and the casual stroll to “a company party” were all chosen so nothing would tip Sarah off. [ read more … ]

Kunal planned the sweetest oceanside surprise for Devanshi at one of our favorite places on the coast — Mori Point in Pacifica. In the soft afternoon light, with waves rolling against the cliffs, he pulled out a delightfully unique heart-shaped wood-and-resin “ocean” ring box (complete with a little sea turtle!) and dropped to one knee. [ read more … ]

Aditya had originally planned to propose in Half Moon Bay, imagining a peaceful coastal moment by the waves. But when the day arrived, the coast was entirely shrouded in fog — so foggy that it even swallowed up the Santa Cruz Mountains. Thinking fast, he noticed that Mt. Tam still seemed sunny, so we pivoted on the fly and all raced north separately. [ read more … ]