I looooove a long walk to a wedding site.
Guest fashion
We all know how much time and thought is put into the attire of a wedding couple and their brides/grooms/people, and for good reason- the spotlight is on them and they'll be in the bulk of the day's photos. And while I love seeing what a wedding's main players wear, I thought it'd be fun to highlight some of my favorite shots of wedding guest fashion.
Personally, I love dressing up for a wedding and having an excuse to put on a pair of heels (pretty much my only excuse in the uber-casual Bay Area). And when I'm shooting a wedding, I can't help but notice and delight in guests whose aesthetic really stands out. So here are a few of my favorites from my last five years of shooting in California!
Bride greeting her bridesmaid
Pocket charms
Wedding bands
These wedding rings were passed around the ceremony, so that every guest could give them a blessing before the couple gave them to each other.
Sunset smiles
I'm putting together a full gallery for this beautiful wedding from last year and am just falling for this wedding and this couple's big smiles all over again!
Cheers!
Romantic little stroll downtown
Beautifully handwritten
By my talented mother for her new calligraphy company, The Gray Shed!
Making one's own arrangements
End of the shoot at Sutro Baths
Magical tree arch
Pre-Ceremony Poker Game
Group Shots!
California Blues
Spring on a tabletop
Taking a moment at sunset
Ceremony Laughter
Amanda & Mike
The gorgeous venue of Cavallo Point, located near the base of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, is pretty much a slam dunk location. It's the perfect combination of Bay Area nature and historic buildings- an intimate getaway with close proximity to the city. But with this year's water-soaked winter, we all held our breath to see how the weather would effect Amanda and Mike's mid-February event. And I'm so happy to say that a marathon rainstorm stopped for ONE DAY to give Amanda and Mike the beautiful wedding they deserved.
After meeting in New York through their shared university, this impressive couple maintained their relationship through new jobs, cross-country relocations, law school, and a clerkship with the judge who graciously served as their officiant! Amongst a celebration flawlessly supported by Lauren of Ryder Sloan Events and a stellar team, the guests honored Amanda and Mike's many years together and the clear, abundant ways in which they complemented, supported, and brightened each others' lives. What an honor to be a part of this wonderful day!
Wedding Venue & Caterer: Cavallo Point / Coordinator: Ryder Sloan Events / Hair and Makeup: Marisa Perel / Florist: Mandolin Floral / Tabletop & Glassware: Frances Lane / Linens: La Tavola / DJ: DJ Cams / Ceremony Music: Garden Strings / Lighting: Got Light / Second Photographer: Noah Christman / Videographer: Paperweight Films
