Christie + Andrew: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Wedding Photography in St. Helena, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography August 13, 2014

Dear Christie + Andrew,

We love that you are both the apple of each other's eye. We love the perfectly romantic setting you chose to get married in: a fragrant apple orchard at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch. We love that you met in law school and found a cute study partner in each other. We love that you spent months crafting your own rustic yet elegant DIY wedding. We love your team of helpful bridesmaids in yellow, and cheerful groomsmen in matching yellow ties. Your flower girls in matching tulle yellow dresses were out of a storybook, and the fact that they cried the whole way down the aisle made them that much more adorable. We love all the caring family and friends that surrounded and supported you on your wedding. We love the laughter you share, for together you are in your element, at ease like two birds taking to the air. There is just so so much to love, for your wedding was a joyous expression of love manifest. And best of all to love, you are now married!!

Enjoy this peek into the first half of your stunning wedding day :) More coming soon!

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Wedding Photography in St. Helena.© Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Wedding Planner: Cynthia Caron Events

Floral: Holly Kerl

Cake: Lyn Berry

Makeup: Roxy Wheaton

Hair: Tribez Salon

Wedding Dress: Vera Wang

Suit: Black by Vera Wang

Band: Take 2

Catering: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

Linens: Betty Moore

Danielle + Daniel: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in the Presidio

Bowerbird Photography August 12, 2014

Dear Danielle + Daniel,

You two arrived to your engagement photo session in the Presidio and looked so sharp, we felt like saluting. Daniel, your shiny buttons and medals gleamed brilliantly wearing your Marine Corps dress blues, but brightest of all was your smile as you looked at Danielle. Danielle, you stunned in a blue dress, with a retro-inspired cut with playful polka dots. This was no simple uniform to throw on in a jiffy, but took a ruler to make exacting measurements, with each medal placed perfectly.

We love how you both embraced the natural beauty of the Presidio, wandering through the trees and the summer fog, as it blew in over San Francisco. What a beautiful day to soak it all in and enjoy the last few moments of your engagement. We can't believe you will be saying I DO in just three weeks! Super excited to celebrate with you both!

Enjoy this peek at your romantic engagement photo session, starting at the Inn at the Presidio, and ending with a stroll down Lover's Lane. You two make us swoon!

Inn at the Presidio, in Marine Corps Dress Blues. S.F. Engagement Photo Session. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Inn at the Presidio, in Marine Corps Dress Blues. S.F. Engagement Photo Session. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

Sharing a laugh. Wearing Marine Corps Dress Blues for S.F. Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Sharing a laugh. Wearing Marine Corps Dress Blues for S.F. Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

Sitting in their rocking chairs. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Sitting in their rocking chairs. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

Sharing a kiss at the Inn at the Presidio. San Francisco Engagement Photo Session  © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Sharing a kiss at the Inn at the Presidio. San Francisco Engagement Photo Session © Bowerbird Photography 2014

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Chrissy + Peter: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Glen Canyon Park

Bowerbird Photography August 11, 2014

Dear Chrissy + Peter,

Your laughter is contagious! The session should be entitled Non-Stop Giggles. There is nothing more wonderful to watch than a couple who can make each other laugh. You two get a blue-ribbon for laughter and love.

Your engagement photo session in San Francisco at Glen Canyon Park could not have been more beautiful and you both embraced the rambling golden hills and mountain top vistas with gusto. We hope you enjoy this peek into your romantic day together, celebrating your engagement.

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Glen Canyon Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Glen Canyon Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Lauren + Tommy: Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography at Sugar Bowl Resort, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography August 6, 2014

Dear Lauren + Tommy,

Soaring through the sky, up and up on a ski lift with Lake Tahoe vanishing to a small puddle of blue, moments after you said "I do," may be the most romantic wedding ceremony exit in history. It was officially time to get the celebration started, first with cocktail hour in the clouds and then back to earth for dinner and dancing at the lodge. You two were so happy the whole evening through, soaking up every minute of newlywed bliss :) We are so happy for you both! Big hugs to you dears!

Congratulations!!! We wish you all manner of happiness as you embark on your new adventure together in Colorado. Good planning in having your wedding in Lake Tahoe - now that we are conditioned to high altitude environments - we're all ready to come visit you in Denver :)

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography at Sugar Bowl Resort. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography at Sugar Bowl Resort. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Sugar Bowl Resort

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Florist: A Bud + Beyond

Cake: Flour Girl

Makeup + Hair: Urban Angels

Wedding Dress: Liancarlo

Suit: Egara

DJ: Greg Sullo

Catering: Sugar Bowl Resort

Portrait Session with the Chamber Music Society of San Francisco

Bowerbird Photography August 5, 2014

The Chamber Music Society of San Francisco hired us to take some portraits of their quartet last week. We have heard them play together several times in the past and they are not to be missed! Here are two shows that you should all go check out :)

9/21 Chamber Music Day at San Francisco Conservatory of Music

9/27 Russian River Chamber Music in Healdsburg

Portrait Session with the Chamber Music Society of San Francisco. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Portrait Session with the Chamber Music Society of San Francisco. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam