How to Elope in San Francisco: A Guide to Making It Yours- San Francisco isn’t just a city—it’s a mood, a vibe, a perfect blend of romance, rebellion, and breathtaking views. If you dream of ditching the traditional wedding chaos in favor of something more intimate and meaningful, and truly you, eloping in San Francisco […]
When love meets the classic San Francisco City Hall, the result is a truly special day. Chelsea and Bradley’s Day was an intimate city hall wedding that became a heartfelt celebration at Charmaine’s Rooftop Bar. The bride wore a custom dress by Andrew J Semple, perfectly mixing timelessness and romance. San Francisco City Hall’s iconic […]
As a SF Bay Area Wedding Photographer, I love capturing the magic of a couple’s special day, especially under the redwoods. I feel so lucky to be so close to them. The beautiful Sequoia Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains offers stunning views and tranquility, creating an unforgettable experience. Gale and David’s dream […]
If you’re planning a wedding in San Francisco, you know how important it is to choose the perfect location to capture your day. San Francisco City Hall, with its breathtaking architecture and stunning light, offers the ideal backdrop for couples looking to marry in a location filled with history, elegance, and beauty. For this particular […]
This San Francisco City Hall Elopement and a few celebratory toasts at Charmaine Rooftop Bar checked all the boxes. There is something truly special about an elopement ceremony ay San Francisco City Hall. With fewer distractions and a more intimate atmosphere, the focus remains solely on the couple and their love story. It allows for […]
When it comes to engagement sessions, finding the perfect backdrop is key. Baker Beach in San Francisco provided the ideal setting for one adventurous couple. With the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the background, their session was picturesque and filled with fun, laughter, and their giant dog who stole the show! Baker Beach is renowned […]
How to Elope in San Francisco: A Guide to Making It Yours- San Francisco isn’t just a city—it’s a mood, a vibe, a perfect blend of romance, rebellion, and breathtaking views. If you dream of ditching the traditional wedding chaos in favor of something more intimate and meaningful, and truly you, eloping in San Francisco […]
The biggest request I get before an engagement session is “Can we bring our [insert beloved personal items like dog, cat, hamster, etc…]?” My answer is always a big YES because it’s fun for a couple to bring a bit of their personalities into an engagement session. For Sean and Alexa, their ask was “Can we bring […]
Meet Cute – noun (in a film or television show) an amusing or charming first encounter between two characters that leads to the development of a romantic relationship between them. “it all started with a little meet-cute in a hospital elevator” Movies are infamous for meet-cute moments. But when it happens in real life…well, how […]
When your wedding in Mexico was cancelled due to COVID, these two came up with a Plan B. Like so many others, they had to change their course and do a hometown wedding in San Francisco. But before their wedding day, they wanted to celebrate their engagement with an engagement session. I can’t think of a better reason to finally peel yourself out […]
Love is not canceled! That was all I kept thinking during Mila and Jordan’s sweet, socially-distant backyard wedding. They had originally booked me for a big two-day celebration – a celebration that included beautiful Indian wedding ceremonies, like Mehndi, and Western traditions. Then COVID happened. So, they decided to get married now and celebrate with […]
Christine and Ryan wanted a classic, but low-key wedding, and they knew San Francisco City Hall was the place. (Check out more SF City Hall Weddings here.) They invited a few of their closest friends and family members to celebrate. First, a fun-filled ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, where they “made it official” on […]
Getting married under the mighty California Redwoods nothing short of amazing. Zoe & Will pick the perfect place to highlight these beautiful giants. They brought their loved ones and closest friends together to celebrate the day at Lagunitas Country Club. We had the best time capturing the celebration. Not to mention the dancing and awesome […]
When Amber and Josh told me about their San Francisco City Hall destination wedding, which would include a two-hour trolley tour around San Francisco and across the Golden Gate Bridge, I thought it sounded like a pretty great day! They wanted their wedding to incorporate all their favorite things: architecture, food, and the city where […]
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When love meets the classic San Francisco City Hall, the result is a truly special day. Chelsea and Bradley’s Day was an intimate city hall wedding that became a heartfelt celebration at Charmaine’s Rooftop Bar. The bride wore a custom dress by Andrew J Semple, perfectly mixing timelessness and romance. San Francisco City Hall’s iconic […]
As a SF Bay Area Wedding Photographer, I love capturing the magic of a couple’s special day, especially under the redwoods. I feel so lucky to be so close to them. The beautiful Sequoia Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains offers stunning views and tranquility, creating an unforgettable experience. Gale and David’s dream […]
If you’re planning a wedding in San Francisco, you know how important it is to choose the perfect location to capture your day. San Francisco City Hall, with its breathtaking architecture and stunning light, offers the ideal backdrop for couples looking to marry in a location filled with history, elegance, and beauty. For this particular […]
This San Francisco City Hall Elopement and a few celebratory toasts at Charmaine Rooftop Bar checked all the boxes. There is something truly special about an elopement ceremony ay San Francisco City Hall. With fewer distractions and a more intimate atmosphere, the focus remains solely on the couple and their love story. It allows for […]
