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This SF Engagement Session is a Romantic Daydream
Would you LOVE to know the most amazing and versatile location for your surprise proposal or engagement session? We're super excited to share this couple's journey with you, and their location is hiding in plain sight.
What's an SF City Hall Civil Ceremony Wedding REALLY like?
No matter how you do it, you're going to LOVE getting married at San Francisco City Hall. This blog is going to take a look at what it's like to have a San Francisco City Hall Civil Ceremony. Where do you start and what do you need to do?
Trendy SF Elopement Locations!
San Francisco has so many iconic spots, and I'm sure you've noticed them over the years on popular sitcoms and in famous movies. One of the reasons that San Francisco is such a popular destination for weddings and elopements, is that many people feel like they already know us, having grown up with our city as the backdrop on their big and small screens!
Saying YES to Vow Renewal and Anniversary Photo Sessions!
Now that we're moving forward, there are a lot of couples that got married in the last few years but didn't get to take the wedding pictures that they'd really wanted, while other couples might want to do a vow renewal for a milestone year, or schedule an anniversary session. These are all services that we love to offer our couples.
Muir Woods Wedding Hack!
Muir Woods Wedding Hack!
No permits, No problem!
If there's one thing in my mind that stands out as the most significant wedding trend to come out of the last few years (silver lining!!) it's the elopement trend. Not only is it a more intimate way to incubate your newborn marital status in a way that a three hundred person event could never hope to do, but by now, your friends and family have probably known countless other couples that have done the same thing and the shame and taboo of the word "elopement" have all but floated away in the San Francisco fog.
Wedding Photography Dream Team Addition
I'm very excited to introduce a new section of our blog and a new team member! Starting this year, I've been training our team of photographers by my side at San Francisco City Hall. It's our home base as a photography company and after eleven years of serving couples here, I feel like I had to share my knowledge with each member of the team.
Why You Want An All-Day Elopement
What if you thought of your wedding as a luxury vacation? Just let that sink in for a moment. Luxury wedding vacation. I like the sound of that, and these days so do a lot of couples. It's the perfect opportunity to visit a new destination and make core memories together, or revisit someplace special that helped bring the two of you together in the early days of your love story.
The Number 1 Fairytale Elopement Venue in California!
Sometimes you just have to go with your gut instincts. Actually, I'd say that's always a golden rule to follow. Our inner compass never fails to guide us to what's meant for us.
A Chinese Wedding: San Francisco Style!
When I first spoke with Ashley and Jonathan, they had so many wonderful ideas for their elopement day and when the day arrived, even I, was in awe of how many little details made up this very special, intimate wedding day. But, the day did not start out smoothly!
Romantic Lighthouse Elopement? YES!!!
This self-proclaimed "sweet and goofy" couple met through Tinder in Toronto, Canada. After a very successful first date making sushi together, they knew they had a special connection and have been inseparable ever since.
Wedding Venue for $1,000: An Insider's Secrets Revealed!
Choosing a wedding venue is an extremely daunting task, especially if you're on a budget. As a wedding photographer and planner, I have seen the best and worst of venues. From lavish ballrooms to rustic barns, I have been in charge of planning and photographing weddings in many different types of venues. Many couples can't afford typical luxury wedding venues which start at $20k per event, but don't worry - there are affordable wedding venues that allow you to have everything you need for a beautiful event without breaking the bank!
The Wonder of Woodland Weddings
Nora and Cameron recently took part in the woodland wedding trend, and they had the most magical day, as you can see from their photos!
Three Iconic Locations for your San Francisco Wedding
Want to look like a movie star in your wedding photos? San Francisco City Hall, the Legion of Honor Museum, and the Palace of Fine Arts are three locations that offer beautiful backdrops for wedding photos.
How to Plan Your Vintage Luxury Elopement
This summer, two high school sweethearts found each other later in life and got married on the beach. We documented their day with cinematic photography and tried to get every detail just right.
Picnic Weddings, The Hottest New Trend!
Nothing is more romantic for an elopement than the Palace of Fine Arts. The Grecian architecture, surrounded by the most enchanting gardens San Francisco has to offer, makes you feel like you could find Aphrodite hiding beneath the columns. The Bohemian arch centered this gorgeous elopement ceremony while swans dipped in the pond behind.
How to Secretly Propose to Your Girlfriend
Earlier in their relationship Chantel had popped the question to Monique. Since they're a perfect match, she said yes. They'd been living in Southern California, and they knew that they wanted to live in San Francisco. When Chantel scored a job at a real estate management company that included a free apartment in this pricey city, they packed their bags along with their giant dog, Big Sur.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Love 2021
Love has a way of finding you in the most unexpected places. Not expecting an office romance, Ryan and Elizabeth met when they worked together at the same company. It wasn’t long before they started dating. They decided to take the big step, and they moved in together just as the pandemic was starting. They picked out their wedding date not knowing if they would be able to have their dream wedding because of the pandemic.
A San Francisco Surprise Proposal Story
Did you know that you could hire a surprise proposal planner? Asking somebody to marry you is scary enough, so we make it easier for you to put your best foot forward. From a simple setup to luxurious picnics, we create spaces that will set the stage for romance. With our entire lives shared on social media, there's extra pressure to create a proposal experience that will be sweet, heartwarming and that they'll be proud to share with friends and family online. There are many ways to propose. While some are super casual and spur of the moment, based on the overwhelming urge to blurt out "Will you marry me?", others are more akin to a movie script in their attention to detail with moment by moment sequences and steps already mapped out in advance. And for those folks, there's the Proposal Planner.
The Six Hour Elopement Is Here To Stay
Their wedding planning took an unexpected twist. It's 2021 so maybe every wedding story you've read recently starts out this way, but to each and every couple, their personal journey is a big deal. Doesn't it seem like you have to prove to some invisible wedding God tribunal that you really, really want and deserve to tie the knot in peace? I see you out there praying for no more guest list reduction, venue changes, and being at the mercy of endlessly changing local rules. Have hope, because another path lies on the other side of the wedding mountain. Extended elopements are the best new wedding trend of the year.
