I met Alyssa and Zach at Filoli on a late-summer afternoon, the kind of day when the brick mansion glowed in the warm sun. From the first hello, these two slipped so naturally into each other’s orbit, embracing in the gardens, twirling on the steps, and sinking into a quiet joy that photographs so beautifully. [ read more … ]

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 … ]

Jonathan and Christina’s Filoli surprise proposal was one of those moments that just felt right — simple, meaningful, and full of love. As the Gardens meant a lot to both of them and is where they had shared many memories in the past, he knew this was the place to pop the question. [ read more … ]

Kevin had been planning this moment for a long time, and as the big day arrived, the anticipation must have been overwhelming. As soon as he dropped to one knee to ask the most important question of his life, with him and Amanda perfectly framed by the towering trees on either side, everything fell perfectly into place. [ 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 … ]