Chic San Francisco City Hall Wedding

We are head over heels for Lauren and Taylor’s chic blue-and-white San Francisco wedding! Lauren, a wedding planner herself, immediately began pulling together ideas after Taylor’s proposal, so that—with the help of Ryder Sloan Events—they could have an outdoor affair to remember. She started with the location, Stable Cafe. The urban garden space was a great backdrop for a collection of blue-and-white ginger jars filled with florals from Mandolin Flowers. Plumosa fern garlands and cafe lights added an air of sophistication, while classic arrangements of hydrangeas, anemones, and roses accented tables covered with Swiss dot linens from La Tavola. Lauren wore her cousin’s couture Carolina Herrera Bridal gown with embellished blue Manolo Blahnik heels, a Christmas gift from Taylor; her bouquet was wrapped with long pieces of vintage lace and blue velvet ribbon. Amy Nichols Special Events ensured the day ran smoothly from start to finish, which included transforming the courtyard after the ceremony into a luxe space for dinner and dancing, along with lounging areas outfitted with seating from One True Love Vintage Rentals. Later in the evening, guests sipped warm spiked cocktails from the DIY coffee bar, the perfect accompaniment to a salted caramel wedding cake from Cake Coquette—the design of the dessert mimicked the ginger jar pattern. We are just in total love with all of these fabulous images from Julie Mikos!

We’re crushing pretty hard on Jennifer and Matt’s breathtaking San Francisco wedding in all its sleek black and white glory! The ceremony, held at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, was a vision of structured elegance–starting with Jennifer’s mod Romona Keveza Collection gown (that back sash!) from Bridal Galleria and floor-length black Bill Levkoff dresses on bridesmaids. The black, ivory, and gold reception at The Olympic Club featured all white florals from Asiel Design, including centerpieces of cascading white orchids that are simply stunning. We love the personal touch of hand-carved shorebirds on the tables, done by Jennifer’s decoy carver father. A dessert table with confections from SusieCakes lent an air of fun to this sophisticated affair. These images from Milou + Olin Photography are just flawless. Don’t miss a single detail!

Cheyenne and John’s lovely wedding at The Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley, California, is an earthy but elegant interpretation of the local scenery, with garden florals by Studio Choo and a ceremony beneath a canopy of lush green trees. Continuing with the bohemian spirit of the day, Cheyenne’s matron of honor and solo bridesmaid chose their own dresses from J.Crew and Free People, while Cheyenne stunned in a column-style lace gown from Atelier des Modistes. We love the green garland details on Cheyenne and John’s stationery from Painted Tongue Studios and menu cards from Fairmount Creates, which ties in with the rustic look of the venue. Events by Satra helped the couple coordinate the day, ensuring that every detail was perfect. Organic touches like seed packet favors and loose arrangements in gold and green reinforced the laid-back elegance of the affair, creating a cozy ambience. We are loving every single image from Matthias Photography!

We’re firm believers in elegant simplicity, and that’s precisely what Esther and Jeremy’s LA restaurantwedding delivers! In these sweet and sophisticated images from Alders Photography, what stands out most is the lush cream and green florals by Dandelion Ranch. All other decor is kept minimal for both the ceremony and reception at LA’s mod and earthy Campanile Restaurant. Esther stuns in a column-style Vera Wang gown that features an ecru-colored embellishment on the waist, defining the dress with an extra-special touch we adore! Likewise, the understated boutonniere on Jeremy’s Ermenegildo Zegna suit is a classic but stylish detail. This day was perfect for the bride and groom, who just wanted to celebrate and enjoy the occasion surrounded by family and friends.

Oh, how we adore the soft colors and romantic vibe of Mirna and Robin’s Bay Area wedding at Mission Santa Clara de Asis! These images from Caroline Tran are as ethereal as Mirna’s classic Monique Lhuillier gown—and we love the fresh flowers tucked into her sleek updo! Pink and white ruled the day, from flowers by Nicole Ha Designs to the blush-colored cake by Rosewood Sand Hill, also the site of the fabulous reception. Mirna’s bridesmaids wore long light taupe dresses by Saja Wedding to complement the surrounding pale pinks, a color combo that’s classic and fresh. Each carefully executed detail was overseen by Amazae Special Events. This fabulous fete is absolutely stunning!

Amy and Michael’s San Francisco wedding, held at The James Leary Flood Mansion in the heart of the city, is simply breathtaking! You don’t get much more romantic than a backdrop of rolling California hills, and add to that Amy’s stunner of a gown, by Vera Wang, and mod, succulent, and white flower arrangements by Birch, and you have quite an affair! We’re smitten with Amy’s wax leaf, moss, and white bud bouquet, too. Tanja Lippert Photography shared these gorgeous images of an understated, romantic ceremony, followed by a reception at which no detail was left untouched by Maxine Andrew! We love the contemporary tablescapes and the pops of gold and hot pink in the seating areas. Pardon us while we swoon over each and every gorgeous image in the gallery!

Ashley and Erik’s low-key but gorgeous wedding at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, California, in the Bay Area, has some fab details we’re loving! To name a few: updated traditional stationery from Papyrus and Paper Source, exquisite pastel bouquets that pop against dusty blue bridesmaids dresses, and a sweet dessert with sugar flowers from Studio Cake atop—are you ready for this?—a gold sequin tablecloth from La Tavola Fine Linen Rental. We die! Ashley’s Victoria Nicole gown is a classic silhouette with just enough bling, and mod blush-colored Miu Miu shoes are the perfect complement. These stylish images from Meg Perotti showcase a great party, courtesy of the Ashley’s Italian family living it up with Erik’s Midwest relatives—see all of the beautiful images in the gallery!

Vanessa and Max’s stylish wedding positively oozes elegance and sophistication. Vanessa’s custom Givenchy gown and studded shoes, both designed by Riccardo Tisci, wowed the intimate crowd gathered at her mother’s Pacific Heights estate. Stanlee R. Gatti Designs coordinated this sophisticated event, which stunned at every turn, and Samuel Lippke and Allan Zepeda of Samuel Lippke Studios documented the glamour of it all. View all of the jaw-dropping images in the gallery!

Everything about Louise and Derek’s wedding celebration softly proclaims sophisticated city style. With a ceremony at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Theatre followed by a reception at The City Club, the elegant, artsy theme was set and only further enhanced by Louise’s Fanal by La Sposa strapless wrap gown. Simple, structured black bridesmaids dresses from Ann Taylor were striking against the sunset-colored flowers and bouquets from Flowers by D’aria Rose. A bold orange-and-yellow rose garland cascaded down an understated tiered cake by Jasmine Rae Bakery, making it a focal point of the reception decor. We love that the couple crafted their place card holders from Champagne cages! Enjoy these captivating images from Volatile Photography!

Fresh, chic, and elegant, Pamela and Paul’s San Francisco wedding is nothing short of perfection.  Captured by the insanely talented Bret Cole, their intimate wedding at the historic Pacific Heights Flood Mansion was a true celebration of family.  Pamela’s veil was her mother’s, her brother-in-law officiated the ceremony, and the delicate pearl earrings and bracelet belonged to her grandmother.  Pamela added many handmade touches to the day, including screenprinted stationery and whimsical butterfly place cards, and Not Just Flowers created lush centerpieces of succulents, dusty miller, and dahlias in deep purple, lavender, and berry.  Pamela was able to root many of the succulents, and they remain thriving today, a beautiful reminder of their most special day.

I’m completely in love with today’s wedding from Emily Takes Photos!  Not only are Nicole and Chudi a stunning couple (the amazing portraits on the streets of San Francisco are some of my favorites ever) but this wedding has a little bit of everything fabulous – a chic, modern reception at Axis Cafe with organic and exotic florals, a cable car (natch), and even traditional Nigerian wedding attire!  Nicole and Chudi are head-over-heels in love, and their radiant smiles and genuine happiness makes this wedding a joy to see!

Bonnie says she remembers gliding around her wedding day “like a Queen who had just married her perfect King” and similarly, the details of her beautiful Bay Area wedding to Zlatko had a royal touch to them. The fabulous Kohl Mansion was the ideal venue for their big day, with both the interior and grounds regally curated and full of well-manicured gardens. Their florist, very appropriately named Royal Bloom, brought the beauty and feel of English gardens indoors with natural-shaped bouquets overflowing with roses, hydrangea, eucalyptus, and passion flower vine, and they even created a crown of hypericum berries for Bonnie! Danielle Gillett Photography captured the beautiful photos of Bonnie and Zlatko’s big day.

I’m jealous of California. I usually fall in love with the venues, florals, backdrops, and just super rad styling in general of California weddings and Birgitt and Stephen’s wedding is no exception. Headlands Center for the Arts looks like an awesome venue but really I’m crazy jealous of the florals by IXIA. Bouquets and bouts? Fabulous. That arbor? Yes please. Oh, and then there are those awesome bridesmaids dresses. While you look at the amazing photos by Julie Mikos Photography, I’m going to go look at airfare to California.

We have the prettiest little Brooklyn wedding to share today! Esther and Peter were planning their wedding from Korea, so they enlisted the help of the fabulous Lindsey Brunk to bring their dreams to life. After a ceremony at New York City Hall, the couple walked the Brooklyn Bridge before making their way to The Farm on Adderley for a lovely, intimate patio reception with pretty little posies from Lindsey Brunk and a vegan red velvet confection from Lael Cakes. Esther designed her own gown, and it is positively gorgeous. Her mother helped by sewing over 1,000 beads onto the gown! We adore the sweet simplicity in this beautiful wedding, and the lovely images from Brklyn View Photography!

Min and Roy’s Hong Kong wedding is a perfect blend of classic elegance and romance. After a ceremony at the Béthanie Chapel—a beautiful and serene historic building set on a hill overlooking the coastline of Southern Hong Kong—guests traveled to Central’s gorgeous Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong for a stunning reception planned by White Bridal Salon and designed by Ellermann Flower Boutique & Event Atelier. Tables were bedecked in an abundance of flowers and candles, with a mix of garden roses, ranunculus, lilac, and astilbe in shades of ivory and white with accents of eucalyptus and dusty miller. Antique silver and crystal vessels complete the simple but elegant look. Min is utterly resplendent in a lace Monique Lhuillier gown, and the love between these two is palpable in the gorgeous images from Jada Poon Photography!

The ocean breeze and lush greenery of Los Angeles’ Trump National Golf Club were the backdrop for Ivy and Aaron’s classic California wedding. Inspired by the beautiful surroundings, the couple incorporated a tree theme, symbolizing planting roots and growing as one. Working with CCL Weddings and Events, they echoed the theme by building a ceremony arch out of intertwining branches, adding greenery to the decor designed by The Vine’s Leaf, and hanging escort cards in a live tree installation in the venue’s foyer. Romantic centerpieces in shades of blush and ivory dressed up the elegant ballroom, where the neutral palette gives an utterly timeless feel. We’re captivated by the gorgeous images from Christine Farah Photography!

Good morning lovelies and happy 2015! We are so excited to usher in a new year full of beautiful soirees, and couldn’t think of a better way to kick off a new year than Nga and Tinh’s lovely wedding at Los Altos History Museum. Classic garden romance was the theme of the day. The couple partnered with Oliveta Design to design a lush, sophisticated reception with bouquets and centerpieces full of greenery and roses in a rainbow of pastels from Studio Mondine. Nga is a vision in a relaxed Jenny Packham gown and Gucci heels, perfectly paired with a ribbon-tied bouquet, and her three maids wore hand-picked frocks in the palest of blush from BHLDN and J.Crew. We simply adore each and every detail—right down to the floral garland on the getaway car from Elegant Journey—in these stunning images from Clary Pfeiffer!

Chris and Maria’s wedding is a true San Francisco affair. The couple worked with Julie Briggs Dunn of JBD Events to curate the details of the day. They selected Maria’s family church, St. Ignatius Church at the University of San Francisco, for their ceremony, and the stunning Flood Mansion for their reception gathering, a venue that held special meaning as Maria had attended school in the building and knew every nook and cranny of the venerable space. Maria is polished and elegant in a custom Jin Wang gown and jacket, which she helped to design, and several beautiful pieces of jewelry, including earrings gifted by her mother, a bracelet belonging to her maid of honor’s grandmother, and her grandmother’s brooch and handkerchief pinned to her bouquet. Chris and his groomsmen are dapper in white dinner jackets, and Maria’s bridal party selected chic frocks from …And Something Blue, complete with belts handmade by Maria’s mother. The Main Hall of the Mansion was decorated with light and airy tablescapes by Thierry Chantrel, in soft pink and shimmering silver accented by the bright, open space. Modern twists, including the silver fortune cookie favors as a nod to the City by the Bay’s famed Chinatown and a Swiss Dot wedding cake by The Cakemaker, made the day even more personal. Each of the images from Kelly Stonelake is stunning!

James and Anne’s romantic Gatsby-inspired wedding had us at hello! Inspired by the 1920s vibe of her elegant Jenny Packham gown, Anne set out to create a subtle vintage feel for their Milwaukee nuptials, and the sleek, mirrored ambiance of Bacchus was just the right fit. Bouquets of delicate peonies and dusty miller beautifully offset BHLDN bridesmaids dresses, and a dramatic bridal bouquet of pink blooms with wispy white feathers was the perfect complement to Anne’s ethereal ensemble. Impressions by Esther created a mix of high and low centerpieces for the reception in an eclectic mix of depression glass, mercury glass, and milk glass vessels. The day’s pièce de résistance? Anne’s father’s vintage Jaguar! Be prepared to swoon over each and every image from Heather Cook Elliott!

Ahh we just adore the crisp, clean look of Emily and Chris’s modern but timeless black, white, and gray wedding! A classic church ceremony at Church of St. Cecilia gets a mod twist with white bouquets trimmed with black and white striped ribbon streamers from Sadie’s Couture Floral & Event Styling—we love the gorgeous poppies! Black bridesmaids dresses from J.Crew are a perfect contrast with Emily’s Vera Wang gown and veil. We’re loving the metallic silvers and grays throughout this affair, from contemporary stationery by Amy Hunt to Emily’s sparkly Jimmy Choo heels and the silver-embellished cake by Rosa’s Cake Gallery at the reception, held at the chic Cafe Lurcat in Minneapolis. Letting the sophisticated decor at the cafe guide them, Emily and Chris opted for lots of candles interspersed with black and white details that are elegant and refreshing. We’re swooning over this perfect affair and the images from Two Bird Studio!