Last weekend we had the honor of taking photos of Kelley and Carter's wedding at the historic Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco. Here's a sneak peek of one image from the day, taken moments after their "First Look." Congratulations Love Birds!
Wedding Photos at the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Don't they look Maahh-velous! Check back for more photos from their wedding.
Kelley + Carter are getting married this weekend and we are so excited to celebrate with them!
Engagement Photos in Alamo Square, San Francisco. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
xoxo,
Ariel + Sam
So. Much. Joy.
Savanna + Eli are joy magnets. They surround themselves with the most beautiful and caring people we've ever met. Their wedding was a celebration of this pure joy, and also an articulate expression of their unique personalities and extraordinary love for one another.
Their ceremony was a thoughtful, curated experience. It included, sharing silence and offering spontaneous words and blessings in the Quaker tradition; comedic and heartwarming readings; a mini-census tracking the data points for when each guest first met the couple to provide a visual chronology of their community; a ring warming; and, under a tartan chuppa (symbolic for the lives, families, and traditions they were threading together), the couple shared personalized vows and speeches of such tender power that they emotionally wrenched the knobs off the faucets of our collective tear ducts and the whole gathering was just awash in overwhelming feelings of love. The couple included all their friends and family in every part of their ceremony, so guests were not just witnesses to their love, they got to participate in the day as well. It was a perfect expression of their values, demonstrated what we love so much about Savanna + Eli: their thoughtfulness, creativity, and yes, joy!
Later in the night, Savanna + Eli whirled on the dance floor to Kelly McFarling's banjo-plucking rendition of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." Undoubtedly, in their field of vision, the friends and families watching them became a blur to them, the watercolor wash of their Milky Way. Their laughter-crinkled eyes were locked together; and so, even among all the spectators, there was intimacy in the invisible tug of gravity that kept them focused on each other. Like a binary star system, these two shining souls orbited each other, their warmth and radiance broadcasting into the crowd. We sunned in their happiness, celebrating their fortune, grateful for the gift of companionship that they share. And also, we couldn't help but shed a few tears of joy, because they are SO DARN CUTE!!!
The bride's dress! Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The Groom is all prepared to start the day. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lacing them tight, because Eli loves to dance, and will show off all his great moves later in the night :) Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
What a dapper fellow! Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The beautiful bride. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Eeep. Swoon! Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The couple's wedding bands on their ketubah. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The ring bearer proudly sports his kilt, carrying the rings on custom, tartan pillows. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The ceremony was filled with laughter. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The bride and groom's grand entrance, includes some high-fives. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Check out the bride and groom's expressions! Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The groom's brother's epic, awesome toast concluded with the gift of a special edition New Yorker magazine. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The bride and groom's first dance! Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
First dance. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
The Hora! Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Up the bride and groom go in chairs carried by friends, in the Jewish tradition. Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
Yea!!! Lucie Stern Community Center Wedding Photos. © Bowerbird Photography 2013
So happy for you two!! Congratulations Savanna + Eli!
xoxo,
Ariel + Sam
Wedding Vendors
Venue: Lucie Stern Community Center
Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography
Flowers: Molly Nakahara
Dessert: Noe Valley Bakery
Hair: Ingenious Salon
DJ: Sound in Motion
Caterer: Feel Good Foods
After a perfect wedding ceremony on the top of Mt. Vision, in Point Reyes, Maya + Liam hopped into the limo to wind their way down the mountain to their wedding reception at Toby's Feed Barn in the adorable town of Point Reyes Station.
These two are all about the party, good food, dear friends and fantastic music! The evening included live performances by Liam's cousins, tear-jerking toasts and a super silly conga line!
We hope you enjoy these photos from their lovely wedding reception :)
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Point Reyes Wedding Photography at Toby's Feed Barn. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Congratulations darlings!!
xoxo,
Ariel + Sam
Wedding Vendors
Venue: Toby's Feed Barn
Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography
Day of coordinator: Alex Barranco
Caterer: Out to Lunch Catering
All ceramics/decor/flowers: Maya, the bride :)
Rentals: Encore Events Rentals
Cakes/Sweets: Bovine Bakery
Hair: Ruthie Grayson
Ceremony Venue: Mt. Vision, run by the Point Reyes National Seashore
Music at ceremony: Suzanne Schwind and Ashley Devine
Limo: Mt. Tam Limousine
After Julia + Ian exchanged vows, surrounded by their sweetest and dearest friends and family, it was time to get the party started! Under a beautiful, warm, night sky, the newly married couple shared their first dance, followed by a fabulous surprise flash mob, which included booty shaking help from their guests. It was amazing fun, especially with their live band, Jump Start, which kept everyone dancing all night and singing along to some truly rock-n-roll classics. It was a perfect day and we could tell that Julia + Ian were having a blast, especially when they opted to smear handfuls of wedding cake frosting all over each others faces. The. Best!!
Congratulations Julia + Ian!!
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
First Dance. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
First Dance. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
First Dance. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Father-daughter and mother-son dance. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Father-daughter dance. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Flash mob!! Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wedding Toasts. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wedding Toasts. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wedding Toasts. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Custom Snowboarding Wedding Cake Topper. Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
Wente Vineyards Wedding Photography in Livermore. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
So much to celebrate!!
xoxo,
Ariel + Sam
Wedding Vendors
Venue, Catering and Cake: Wente Vineyards
Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography
Flowers: Anne Mendenhall
Band: Jump Start