Kelvin knew exactly what he wanted for this moment with Christinea: something quiet, romantic, and completely centered on the two of them. And honestly… Filoli is made for that. [ read more … ]

Zander had a very specific vision for his proposal to Kyla: something quiet, intentional, and tucked away. So he reserved the Moon Viewing Garden at the San Francisco Botanical Garden — and when we say “reserved,” we mean reserved. An employee from the Garden was waiting on-site to keep the space clear so that when Zander and Kyla arrived, it would feel like they had the whole little world to themselves. [ 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 … ]

Connie and Jonasel’s Hakone Japanese Garden wedding was a fairy tale with a Silicon Valley flavor. The morning started just down the road at Connie’s parents’ home, where everyone got ready amid happy chaos in a cozy setting. One of the details we especially adored was Connie’s dress. With its softly draped sleeves and delicate cape, it gave off a hint of Elsa, very fitting for this couple, who are big fans of Disney [ 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 … ]