Alan and Irene’s wedding day was a love letter to Sacramento, where they each grew up and where they first met in high school. Their wedding day started off at The Citizen Hotel, right in the heart of downtown. Getting ready there already felt special, but the real magic happened when they tucked away for their first look in the hotel’s little library. Alan and Irene saw each other for the first time in the quietest, sweetest way: just the two of them, flanked by shelves of books. It was intimate, personal, and so them… especially for two people who clearly love a good story. [ read more … ]

Chris and Stephanie’s fall wedding at MOHI Ranch was the kind of day that will stay in our memories for many years to come. Together for 14 years since first meeting at UC Berkeley, they’ve grown through many chapters side-by-side, and their wedding day very much felt like a celebration of that journey. They got engaged at Castello di Amorosa, so it was especially fitting that their celebration continued the same vineyard romance. [ read more … ]

Alex planned the sweetest surprise for Elissa at Gamble Garden. She had been wanting to show him this little oasis in the middle of Palo Alto for a while, so he turned that simple wish into the perfect moment. [ read more … ]

Austin & Ashley’s fall proposal at Filoli Gardens was as colorful and beautiful as it was emotional. Austin had been planning this for quite some time — they live about six hours away, so it was a carefully-planned trip! — and on this lovely day, they had some afternoon tea at Filoli before taking a stroll around the gardens. [ read more … ]

Jenny and Kelly’s fall vineyard wedding at Tre Posti was a gorgeous celebration of their love and commitment to each other, and it was a true honor to be a part of their special day. Eleven years — that’s how long they’d been together, and I think the best display of this was during their personal vows… both started off exactly the same way! After so many years, they finally tied the knot surrounded by their beloved friends & family at the picturesque and exceptionally autumn-colored vineyard. [ read more … ]