Zeina + Sam: San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins and St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Bowerbird Photography November 22, 2013

When we first met Zeina + Sam, we were immediately drawn to their warmth. These are two of the sweetest people we've ever met and their wedding was a celebration of that joy and love.

On a quintessential San Francisco autumn day (sunny!), Zeina + Sam started their wedding preparations by getting dressed at the historic Intercontinental Mark Hopkins hotel in their separate rooms. At the appointed time, Sam appeared just outside the hotel vestibule, and Zeina walked down the red carpet to see her husband-to-be for an adorable first look. When an S.F. cable car stopped up the street, the couple jumped aboard for a classic photo op, to the surprise and joy of the passengers. Afterwards, Zeina returned to the master suite for her family's traditional Lebanese reception full of tasty treats. Sam and the guys popped open a bottle of champagne and celebrated in a nearby park. Their wedding ceremony at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church took place under a mosaic, bedazzled dome. The priest placed gold crowns on Zeina + Sam's head, and they looked regal as husband and wife!

The dancing started with a belly dancer, an was soon joined by a group of the couple's friends who performed their own choreographed number. When the bride and groom finally made their grand entrance, guests rushed the dance floor in celebration. Zeina + Sam looked so happy the whole evening. A perfect wedding day for a perfect couple!

San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins. © Bowerbird Photography. — San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins. © Bowerbird Photography.

San Francisco Wedding Photography at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. © Bowerbird Photography. — San Francisco Wedding Photography at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. © Bowerbird Photography.

Congratulations darling Zeina + Sam! You two are awesome!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Ceremony Site: St Nicholas in Diamond Heights

Reception Venue: Intercontinental Mark Hopkins

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Event Planner: Stacey & Company

Catering: Intercontinental Mark Hopkins

Dessert: Intercontinental Mark Hopkins

Flowers: Fantasy Florals

Makeup: Sarah Hyde

Wedding Dress: Amy Kuschel

Linens: Napa Valley Linens

DJ: Aykut

Pianist: Jing'er Xu

Belly Dancer: Maria Sokolova

Caricature: Zach Trenholm & Laura Gilmore

Aliza + Edward: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House Wedding in San Francisco

Bowerbird Photography November 8, 2013

Fall in San Francisco is such a beautiful time of year and one of the most glorious times to have a wedding. Aliza + Edward got married last month on one of the sunniest and warmest mornings at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, with fabulous views of the entire Bay Area and designed by the luminary architect, Julia Morgan.

Aliza + Edward are an adorable couple and so sweet together. Their wedding was colorful and convivial, with friends and family traveling from around the country to celebrate their marriage. You could tell that everyone was having the most wonderful time, sipping on wine, snacking on tapas and telling great stories about memories they share with the bride and groom.

Enjoy these images from their wedding day :)

Potrero Hill Neighborhood House Wedding in San Francisco. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Congrats Aliza + Edward!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House

Coordinator: Alex Barranco

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Cake: Miette

Flowers: Noe Valley Whole Foods

Catering: Sage Catering

Hair: Headlights Hair Studio

Kelley + Carter: Wedding Reception at Tank 18 in San Francisco, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography November 1, 2013

After their sunny, outdoor ceremony at the Swedenborgian Church, Kelley + Carter took a trolley to their wedding reception at Tank 18 in SOMA. The evening was a gourmand's dream, with a custom Ritual coffee station, food trucks out back and late-night pizza delivery from Delfina's. There were vintage video games to play and a blackboard wall, where family and friend's wrote love notes to the newlyweds in chalk.

The toasts were extremely touching and ended with Carter surprising Kelley with a sweet music slideshow, featuring adorable photos of his lovely bride with the song "Big Jet Plane" playing in the background. There was not a dry eye in sight!

Enjoy this peek into K+C wedding reception evening!

Wedding reception at Tank 18 in San Francisco. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Such a wonderful night! So happy for you both!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Reception Venue: Tank 18

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Coffee: Ritual Coffee

Flowers: Chelsea Events & Floral Design

Video Games: Video Amusement Inc

Cake: Victoria Bakery & Café

DJ: Joey Ribera

Catering: M Woodward Catering

Lighting: Verduccies

Rentals: Stuart Rentals

Kelley + Carter: Swedenborgian Church Wedding in San Francisco, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography October 30, 2013

Kelley + Carter had their wedding ceremony in Pacific Heights, then took a cable car ride to their reception at a hip wine bar in SOMA -- how San Francisco cool can you get?! The whole day was an ode to all that is perfect about the Bay.

Coming together for the first time in the art deco library for their "first look," Kelley + Carter got to share a few kisses and good luck squeezes before their guests arrived.

Their intimate wedding ceremony took place in the lush garden outside the Swedenborgian Church, and was followed by a joyful champagne toast. Everyone was beaming, completely thrilled to have witnessed the beautiful ceremony of Kelley + Carter.

We are so happy for Kelley + Carter and wish them a marriage steeped in bliss, delight and so much love!!

Enjoy these photos from their wedding ceremony and stay tuned for photos from their fabulous wedding reception later this week :)