FLORA + VICTOR

A winter wedding in California.

December in California often brings us crisp air, blue skies, and in San Francisco, less fog. Despite the shorter days, it comes with beautiful winter sunlight that’s softer than your summer high noon sun. This December day was no different and Flora and Victor’s wedding in the San Francisco Presidio was a beautiful event full of exuberance and emotion.

The day began at the Lodge at the Presidio where they held an intimate tea ceremony with their immediate families. We proceeded to the Chapel of our Lady for their ceremony and concluded with a reception at The Commissary. Three diverse spaces, all within walking distance of one another.

VENDOR DETAILS:
PRE-CEREMONY ACCOMMODATIONS // LODGE AT THE PRESIDIO
CEREMONY VENUE // CHAPEL OF OUR LADY
RECEPTION VENUE + CATERING // THE COMMISSARY
FLORIST // HOME SWEET FLOWERS
BAKER // CAKE COQUETTE

MY + NHAN

In a two-part session to celebrate their marriage in San Francisco, I first met up with My and Nhan at Marshalls Beach on a classic, foggy San Francisco afternoon. The fog provided a cool and moody atmosphere and incredibly soft light. We adventured down to the shore, stayed warm, and enjoyed the iconic California Coast and Golden Gate Bridge vistas.

In stark contrast to that session, I met up with them a couple days later at the always stunning San Francisco City Hall. It’s hard to do wrong with that incredible piece of marble and granite filled architecture. We were fortunate to have a quiet day and beautiful light to work with. A splendid couple of days.

ALICE + KULDEEP

As someone who grew up in the area, I couldn’t ask for much more from this Friday afternoon wedding. A wonderful couple and a group of their close friends and family. The getting ready/first look space, tucked away in the hills of Mill Valley, was surrounded in lush greenery and redwood trees. The ceremony took place in a grove of Redwoods, one I would frequent with my nephew. Followed by a jovial and joyous reception at the Hopmonk Tavern in (my hometown) Novato, CA. It was beautiful, intimate, and a party.

Wedding Details:

Getting Ready Location: vrbo in Mill Valley, CA
Ceremony Location: Amphitheatre at Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, CA
Reception Location: Hopmonk Tavern, novato, CA
Florals: Homemade (flowers purchased from the SF Flower Mart)