Intimate wedding in St. Helena

One of our last events of 2015 was a lovely little affair that spanned 2 days at a private home in St. Helena. Kim and Clarence were referred to us by a local family that we had the pleasure of working with in the past. The couple had a super intimate wedding ceremony with a handful of close family members and a couple of friends. The grounds looked out over a private vineyard and there was a well-appointed barn staged in a clean, contemporary way.  Chris and I moved about and captured candids of the quick and heartfelt ceremony. The following day we were treated with lovely weather as the couple hosted a gathering for friends and family to come and celebrate. The details were amazing and no matter where we pointed our lenses there were fun folks and an amazing aesthetic to capture.  We really enjoyed ourselves and loved being part of this event.  Here's to love, wine country style.

Cheers,

Chris and Christian

Wedding at Fort Mason

A small wedding at the tail end of the season took Chris and I out to Fort Mason just across the bay in San Francisco. Anna and Julian had assembled a wedding in a very short time frame and asked us to provide a bit of photography coverage so they could have some fun memories of friends and family who gathered to wish them well as they tied the knot. We started with a touch of getting getting ready near Fisherman's Wharf, then boogied off to Fort Mason Chapel for the ceremony, followed by a reception at Green's Restaurant. We really enjoyed working with Anna and Julian and all of their guests. It always feel pretty darn special to be involved in such close knit and intimate events. Best,

Chris and Christian

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UC Berkeley Faculty Club Wedding

Last month we photographed Cindy and James' wedding at the UC Berkeley Faculty Club. It had been a long time since we last worked there so we were both excited to explore the campus with our bride and groom. The UC Berkeley Faculty Club is one of our favorite hidden gems in the East Bay.  We love the combination of the open and airy outdoor ceremony site on the lawn paired with the rich architecture of the Great Hall. Wedding guests get the best of both worlds in one night-they get to enjoy the warm sun outside for the ceremony and end the evening feeling cozy at communal style tables in the cozy lodge style great hall. 

Cindy and James got ready on site and the natural light in both of their rooms was awesome. Their ceremony took place outside on the glade with a beautiful paper flower backdrop that the bride custom made. The paper flowers were sprinkled throughout the decor of the wedding, giving the ceremony and the otherwise less colorful great hall a pop of fun. Cindy even brought the fun style to her hair by wearing the same bright and beautiful colors in her updo. The handmade details of this wedding really brought the UC Berkeley Faculty Club to life. We love returning to our favorite venues to see the personal style that each couple can bring to the space. 

Throughout the entire day there was live music which provided a great atmosphere and got all of Cindy and James' friends and family up on the dance floor.  It was great to see so many people enjoying each other and having a great time celebrating and toasting to Cindy and James. We loved shooting their wedding and getting to know them and their fun group of friends, family and loved ones.

Wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland

We always talk about loving to work in our own backyard and Melissa and Josh's wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland reminded us why. The property has a lovely home and so many beautiful spaces sprinkled throughout the grounds. Even better, Scout Rock is just in Montclair, right off Highway 13. Who knew?! Melissa and Josh both got ready on the property and then held a sweet ceremony, complete with a lemon tree planting. Afterwards we rolled into the rest of the evening and really enjoyed ourselves shooting away as folks had fun connecting and wishing the couple well. Thanks to Mélodie and her crew over at and something blue everything went smoothly.

We can't wait to shoot more at Scout Rock in the future and want to wish Melissa and Josh all the best.

Chris and Christian

Hair and makeup being done at Scout Rock in Oakland

Bride getting makeup applied at Scout Rock in Oakland

Yellow and white wedding bouquets on white counter

Chalkboard for wedding

Groom getting his boutonnière applied

Mother of bride sewing something blue into the wedding dress

Bride getting into wedding dress at Scout Rock in Oakland

First look at Scout Rock in Oakland

Bride seeing groom for the first time during first look at Scout Rock in Oakland

First look at Scout Rock

Bridal party for wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland

Candid photo of wedding guests in Oakland

Flower girls walking down aisle at Scout Rock wedding

Father walking bride down the aisle at Scout Rock in oakland

Wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland

Ceremony at Scout Rock wedding in Oakland

First kiss

Bride and groom walking down the aisle after ceremony at Scout Rock

Seating arrangement and table setting

Seed packet wedding favor on plate

Wedding party at Scout Rock in Oakland

Wedding guests leaving words of wisdom for bride and groom

Natural light portraits of bride and groom at Scout Rock wedding in Oakland

Bride and groom announced at wedding reception

First dance wedding at Scout Rock in Oakland

Candid photo of wedding guests during reception

Father of bride giving toast

Birds eye view of wedding reception at Scout Rock in Oakland

Golden hour at Scout Rock in Oakland

Bride and groom portraits in Oakland at Scout Rock wedding venue

Best man and maid of honor giving wedding toasts

Brotherly love at wedding

Hand painted sign that says lets go celebrate

Candid of wedding guests

Bride and Groom cutting the cake

Bride tosses bouquet at Scout Rock in Oakland

Dance dance dance

dancing at scout rock in Oakland

Wedding at Happy Acre Farms and Wente Vineyards

Our friends, Matt and Helena, recently tied the knot and we just wrapped up the images. These two are super easy going and down to earth and they approached their wedding day stress free and ready to have fun. They had their wedding at Happy Acre Farms and Wente Vineyards in Livermore and we're so happy we could be there.

Chris and Christian

Candid photo of bride and bridesmaids in bathrobes

Wedding dresses hanging on wooden rustic barn

Bridesmaids getting ready

Detail of photo of bride and mother of bride

Mother of bride helping Bride with her jewelry

Detail of wedding boutonniere

Groom having his boutonniere applied

Wedding at Happy Acre Farms and Wente Vineyards

Groom and Groomsmen holding up watermelons

Flower girl and ring bearer dog

Father of Bride walking bride down the aisle at Happy Acre Farms

Wedding at Happy Acre Farms

Bride saying her vows during farm wedding in Sunol

Bride and groom share first kiss

Bride and Groom celebrating down the aisle

Photo of wedding party on farm in Sunol, CA

Hand painted cornhole game

Wedding at Wente Vineyards

Wedding guests during cocktail hour at Wente Vineyards

Seating arrangement

Candid of woman ordering drink at wedding

Homemade jam as wedding favor

Wedding guests talking at cocktail hour in Livermore, CA

Bohemian bride in front of white wall at Wente Vineyards

Candid of Bride and Groom at Wente Vineyards

Wedding guest playing cornhole

Bride and Groom being announced

Brother of bride giving toast

Brother of groom giving toast

Wedding guests raising their glasses to the bride and groom

First dance at Wente Vineyards

Bride and Groom dancing at Wente Vineyards

Wedding guests dancing at Wente Vineyards

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Father of Bride singing at Wente Vineyards

Wedding guests being goofy