Minimony wedding in Burlingame, CA -Aime + Brian

Aime and Brian had a very large wedding planned at The Bohemian Club in San Francisco when Covid hit so they opted not to wait and have a smaller gathering with just family at his parents private home in Burlingame, California. It was an intimate affair or what the industry is calling a minimony these days but it was not short on love and emotion. Their mothers read toasts and well wishes to the bride and groom at the reception from all their friends all over the world wishing they could be there in person. Tears were flowing but gratitude for the love between Aime and Brian and their need to start their lives together was the highlight of the evening. These two know that their love is way stronger than a big glamorous wedding and they will stand together no matter what life throws at them. I’m honored to photograph their wedding and wish them all the love in the world.

We photographed Aime and Brian’s wedding couple shots at The Embassy Suites in Burlingame, Ca before heading over to Brian’s parents home for the ceremony and reception.

Wedding couple photograph at The Embassy Suites in Burlingame. I took the elevator up and photographed this from the balcony above them on the garden terrace.
Wedding Couple photograph in Burlingame, CA
Wedding couple photograph at The Embassy Suites in Burlingame. I took the elevator up and photographed this from the balcony above them on the garden terrace.
Wedding detail photograph of their champagne flutes in Burlingame at a private estate
Beautiful escort cards on their wedding reception table. It was a small intimate affair but they still included all the details in their wedding.
The wedding catering was so beautiful as well as delicious and the presentation was as if they were at best wedding venue in San Francisco!
Aime the bride is stunning as she looks at Brian while he says his wedding vows to her.
The love these two have for each other was remarkable. Brian listens to Aime read her wedding vows to him during the ceremony.
The exchanging of the wedding rings during the ceremony. This is a once in a lifetime moment and it’s my thrill to capture this wedding photograph of this very special detail during their intimate ceremony.
Time to celebrate this awesome couples commitment to each other after the wedding ceremony!
The wedding reception table was so beautifully placed on their balcony overlooking the entire valley in Burlingame. They put out blankets for every guest so they would be cozy when it started to get cold.
As the sun went down the lights came on at their house and illuminated this beautiful new married couple.
The Kiss of a newly married bride and groom during the ceremony. It doesn’t get any better than love like this.
An intimate wedding reception overlooking the bay in the peninsula in Burlingame, CA at a private home
The father of the groom shares how remarkable Brian and Aime are to go through with their wedding despite the complications of the Pandemic.
Toasts and laughter rang throughout the evening and everyone said it was more special being with just family. They plan to have a big wedding reception once the world is safer and I plan to photograph every moment for this remarkable and resilient couple. Cheers to the next chapter of your lives!

Burlingame wedding photography

Minimony Weddings in San Francisco

Wedding Portraits in San Francisco and Napa Valley

Wedding Photographer at The Pavillion by the Bay on Treasure Island and San Francisco City Hall. Jamie and Matt.

Jamie and Matt are so awesome I can’t even put it into words.  First of all I met Jamie at her friend’s LBGT wedding at City Hall and she was so tearful with joy I couldn’t stop taking photos of her.  She is such a kind and compassionate soul.  And Matt is her super twin.  He is so supportive and just adores Jamie. They wanted to have the opulent and non fussy environment of San Francisco City Hall for their wedding ceremony and chose The Pavillion by the Bay on Treasure Island which has the most spectacular views imaginable of the San Francisco skyline.  Look at their wedding photography with the city lit up behind them.  Gorgeous!  Love them both!

Hair/makeup – Code Salon – Amanda Poe, Makeup Artist & Majolyn Saribay, Hair
Catering/Floral/Design- Taste
Cake – Gaby Feursinger, owner of Cake Coquette
Venue – Pavilion By The Bay
Photobooth – The Laughbox
DJ – Los Gatos DJ Company
Coordinator – Amelia Gusti

Wedding Photographer at Villagio Vintage Estates in Napa Valley. Karen and Jim.

Karen and Jim have such an incredible story and Jim decided to surprise Kearen with a trumpet solo as he is an amazing musician.  They chose the gorgeous venue, Villagio Vintage Estates

for their wedding venue and the wonderful event planner, Simone Lennon of Soiree by Simone to help create their vision.  It was impeccable and so extraordinary in every way.  To have such beauty to document as a wedding photographer in Napa Valley, I get so lucky sometimes.  I have to pinch myself.  It’s such an honor to be able to deliver these images to my clients and I don’t ever take it for granted.  Many blessings to Karen and Jim!  xoxo

Wedding Photographer at Hellman Ehrman Mansion, Tahoma, Lake Tahoe, CA. Mary Kate and Jamie.

The Hellman Ehrman Mansion located in Tahoma on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is one of the most epic venues for your wedding phototograpy.  Look at that sunset!!  The views are unparalleled anywhere on the lake! Felicia Gantar of Felicia Events designed this wedding and it was stunning!  I loved every detail of their day and Mary Kate and Jamie could not be a kinder couple.  They were so attentive to their family and friends needs even thought it was their wedding day.  I LOVE being a wedding photographer and witnessing kindness like this as it’s such a beautiful thing to behold.  Their ceremony was right down on Lake Tahoe and the bridal party cached through the pathway down to the site.  Then Mary Kate descended and it was such a beautiful sight to see.  Beautiful surrounds with beautiful people –what a wonderful wedding. These are some of my favorite Lake Tahoe wedding photos.  I wish these two the absolute best life has to offer!  xoxo

Wedding and engagement photographer at Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay. Jessica and Hooby.

So how cool is it to take off for the weekend to celebrate your wedding anniversary and book a photo shoot to document it. That’s exactly what these two did. They flew out from Tulsa, Oklahoma to the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay. We explored the cliffs, the beaches, live oak trees dripping with moss, and hopped on an old 70’s acid tripping bus! Check out these photos from Jessica Nasreddine-Yoon and Hooby’s 4th Wedding Anniversary…They said this was better than photographing their engagement photos session.  xoxo

 

 

Wedding Photographer at The Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco. Angela and Yuan.

Angela and Yuan were married at the coveted and iconic Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco It’s a fabulous wedding venue for your wedding ceremony and your reception.  The natural light that pours into the windows are so dramatic and the art deco details at The Julia Morgan Ballroom are so great as a backdrop to your wedding photography.  It literally frames a couple in their images as the architecture is so intricate and bold.  This was a FUN wedding.  The couple and their bridal party literally danced down the aisle for the procession and their recession during their wedding ceremony.  Such a fun festive group they had and I had so much fun as the wedding photographer capturing all this fun in downtown San Francisco!

 

Wedding photographer at San Francisco City Hall. Natalie and Mike

Lovely Wedding at San Francisco City Hall.  I loved photographing this couple’s wedding images by framing them in a silhouette at City Hall in San Francisco.  We had so much with their exit as well as all the guests jumped for the wedding images and it was such a fun celebration.  We also took a wedding detail image of Natalie, the bride’s, cute little blue shoes.  San Francisco City hall has the most exquisite architecture and it always looks spectacular in wedding photography!  I love photographing weddings at City Hall! Here’s wishing Natalie and Mike a beautiful life together!