Gina & David | Griffin Gate Resort | Kentucky Wedding

Gina & David | Griffin Gate Resort | Kentucky Wedding

What began as a chilly, frost-laden morning quickly warmed to perfection in time for the ceremony. All around were the golden tones of autumn, the impeccable green golf course, and a blue sky adorned with little artistic wisps of cloud. So in the bright sunshine, surrounded by the intimate gathering of friends and family, Gina…

Kristina & Peter | Family Farm Wedding | Sebastopol Wedding Photography

Kristina & Peter | Family Farm Wedding | Sebastopol Wedding Photography

With her glowing smile and those stunning big brown eyes, Kristina is undeniably beautiful. But she has never been the princessy type. As her mother offered her glitzy jewelry options, she insistently declined. And she only reluctantly removed her sporty black watch when her friends decisively banned her from wearing it to the wedding. The…

Melissa & Nori | Preservation Park | Oakland Wedding Photography

Melissa & Nori | Preservation Park | Oakland Wedding Photography

There is an almost magical feeling to seeing an empty venue hours before the main event. I walked through Preservation Park, the gorgeous morning light streaming through the trees and gracing the charming Victorian houses. The space was quiet, the rows of white chairs already set in anticipation of the event to come. A few…

Margaret & Eric’s Wedding | Argonaut Hotel | San Francisco Wedding

Margaret & Eric’s Wedding | Argonaut Hotel | San Francisco Wedding

All of the chairs with their matching white covers and navy blue sashes were placed in perfect rows. It was a simple, elegant arrangement set in the shade of the brick building, just slightly tucked aside from the chaos of Fisherman’s Wharf– tourist central, San Francisco. Throughout the day, Margaret and Eric were the calm…

Hilary & Gabe | Tomales Bay Homemade Wedding

Hilary & Gabe | Tomales Bay Homemade Wedding

Their friends and family gathered in the beautiful park, and they sat surrounded by trees overlooking serene blue waters. Hilary glowed in the sunshine, her dress understated and romantic, and she stood with her groom, relaxed, smiling. Together they walked down the aisle and stood beneath the chuppah, a simple wedding canopy with gauze for…

Zaha & Magdy | Cupertino Backyard Wedding

Zaha & Magdy | Cupertino Backyard Wedding

With each knock on the door, greetings of salam resonated through the home. Each family entered the house and stepped through to the backyard, transformed by beautiful floral arrangements, hand crafted by the bride’s mother. The warmth of the occasion blended seamlessly with the late afternoon sunshine that lit the space. Magdy entered the backyard,…