Manisha + Paul: Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding, Part 2

       Manisha + Paul's wedding reception was a blast! There were cocktails in the sunshine, dancing (including the traditional Jewish hora), heartfelt toasts and a Purim play. Enjoy these photos from their joyous evening :)

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Day of coordinator: Tammy Kim

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Shuttle: United Coach Tours

Venue/Catering: Quadrus Conference Center 

DJ: Pro DJ Services/ Viktor Ramos 

Manisha + Paul: Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding, Part 1

       Weddings are a wonderful celebration of two families joining together. Manisha + Paul embraced their Hindu and Jewish traditions, and expressed the unity of these two cultures throughout their wedding. For example, during the ceremony, they stood under the shade of a chuppah that was made from a red, silk sari.

       We started the day with them by taking photos of their "first look" at the Stanford Arizona Garden, before heading to Quadrus for their ceremony. Manisha + Paul were all smiles and we could not be more happy for them!!! We are doubly excited for them, because they are dear friends, and Sam spent much of his undergrad college years with Paul as roommates in the dorms and then house-mates off-campus. Part 2 with photos of the wedding reception coming soon :)

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Day of coordinator: Tammy Kim

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Shuttle: United Coach Tours

Venue/Catering: Quadrus Conference Center 

DJ: Pro DJ Services/ Viktor Ramos 

Nesting Doves

       Last year, two mourning doves nested on our back steps and raised three chickatee-chicks. And this year they are back :) We're excited to share photos as this little bird family grows.

Nesting mourning doves. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Nesting mourning doves. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Nesting mourning doves. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Nesting mourning doves. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Manisha + Paul: Wedding Sneak Peek!

       We are so excited to share a sneak peek from Manisha + Paul's wedding last Saturday. They were both beaming the whole day :) More photos coming soon!

Wedding first-look at the Stanford Arizona Garden. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

       One of the best parts of working from home means we get to eat home cooked meals almost every day. Last week, I put together this simple lunch and Sam felt like all the colors complemented each other nicely -- almost like a color inspiration board for a wedding ;) So he had to take a photo, and we thought we'd share it all with you. Leave us a comment with one of your favorite food color combos!

© Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam