Under the warm springtime sun, Monica and Nick’s wedding unfolded like a beautiful dream. From their intimate getting ready moments through the end of the reception, their entire wedding day was filled with laughter and tears every step of the way. [ read more … ]

Before Monica and Nick held their big wedding celebration with all of their family & friends, they decided to quietly have a San Francisco City Hall civil ceremony to tie the knot in a private, intimate setting. [ read more … ]

While headed across the Golden Gate Bridge to go sailing with their friends, Ari received a call from one of them — unfortunately, he relayed, their departure was delayed for an hour, so they’d have to find something else to do to burn some time. (This was, of course, all part of the plan… unbeknownst to Anna.) Conveniently, that was the perfect amount of time for them to take a short hike up into the Rodeo Beach trails, and just as Ari had secretly planned, they stopped to take in the view at a beautiful cliffside overlook. [ read more … ]

When Neal shared his DIY proposal plan with me, I have to admit that I initially felt a mix of excitement and concern. The idea of a wooden arch, torches, candles, and flowers sounded lovely, but I couldn’t help but wonder about the potential challenges. What if setup took longer than expected? What if the setup didn’t hold up against the wind and waves on the beach? My mind was buzzing with “what ifs.”

But as preparation unfolded, it became clear that Neal had everything well in hand. [ read more … ]

While in town visiting her parents, Spencer and Maria took an opportunity to hike the Golden Gate Bridge trail along the San Francisco coastline, with a beautiful, secluded view of the bridge. As they descended the path, Spencer vlogged the whole thing with his camera, like they always do on their travels — but this time, something extra special was about to happen. [ read more … ]