Jessica + Simon: Wedding Photography at the Carneros Inn in Napa, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography November 28, 2014

Jessica + Simon got married five years ago, in a civil ceremony. It was intimate and special, but they wanted to do something a little more to celebrate their marriage, pulling out all the stops! They decided to have a wedding encore, with all the beautiful details, the cake and the dance moves! They also now have an adorable son, Issac, who was the best man (soooo CUTE!). They held their big day at the gorgeous Carneros Inn in Napa, on a stunning November day. A friend of theirs officiated the ceremony, taking place in an apple orchard, with a dreamy vista of the golden Napa Valley hills in the background.

We've had a great time getting to know Jessica + Simon and have become dear friends. We love how the smiles + laughter they share together is totally infectious! They really beam like two bright lights and have made the most wonderful family together :)

Here's a peek at their wedding prep and ceremony. Check back soon for more photos from the wedding reception!

Congratulations Jessica + Simon!!!!!

Wedding Photography at the Carneros Inn in Napa. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Wedding Venue: Carneros Inn

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Wedding Planner: Sheila Dizon

Hair + Makeup: Ashley from A-List Makeup

Wedding Dress: Sue Liaw

Suit: Indochino

Flowers: Crispy by Natalini

Cake: Sweet Pies

Catering & Linens: Carneros Inn

Photo Booth: Perfect Shot Photo Booth

DJ: Madison Hayes

Meredith + Andrew: Wedding Photography at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography November 5, 2014

After Meredith + Andrew's wonderful wedding ceremony at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco, it was time to get down and party! One of our favorite aspects of Jewish wedding ceremonies is the hora dance. Guests line up and then link arms to create rotating dance circles around the bride and groom, who are lifted into the air on chairs (note their "roller-coaster faces!"). It's extremely energetic, playful and definitely make fun photos :) M + A totally embraced the whole evening, getting swept up in the wonderful spirit of love and jubilation.

A very happy marriage to this wonderful couple! Mazel tov and best wishes Meredith + Andrew!!

Wedding Photography at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Wedding Venue: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Wedding Planner: Chrissy Wolfman

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Flowers: Branch Out Floral

Cake: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Make-up + Hair: Meaganne Mccandess

Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo

Suit: Men’s Wearhouse

Band: Lucky Devils Band

Caterer + Linens: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Meredith + Andrew: Wedding Photography at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography November 3, 2014

As the groom waited outside the InterContinental Mark Hopkins for the "first look," the Blue Angels boomed overhead, adding to the atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. Actually, the roar of the planes bore a type of resemblance to the peal of wedding bells, seeming to herald Meredith + Andrew's wedding all over the city. It also meant that moments later, as the two held each other in their arms, we got several cute photos of the bride and groom spinning around simultaneously to gaze up and point at the sky, the bride's veil lifting in the wind, with the happiest expressions on their faces. The bridal party soon joined, decked out in fall-y colors with orange bouquets for the bridesmaids and orange boutonnieres for the groomsmen (perhaps an auger of the upcoming Giants win!). These two definitely had their dream team with them, and it was wonderful to see them all get in action, organizing in seconds to hail a cable car and pose in front of it for photos. Their wedding venue, the historic Mark Hopkins Hotel, was also done up for the occasion with beautiful blossoms in hues of red, yellow and orange.

They had a moving interfaith wedding ceremony, first with a ketubah signing during an intimate gathering of close friends and family in their hotel suite, followed by their larger wedding celebration in the the Room of the Dons, which included both Jewish and Christian traditions.

Meredith + Andrew are the sweetest, and they surround themselves with equally dear and wonderful people. Their wedding was not only a celebration of their love for each other, but also a fantastic party assembling the communities they love from the span of their lifetimes and the country.

We are soooo happy you are married M + A! We wish you much joy and love in your partnership!

Check back soon for more photos from their festive wedding reception :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Wedding Venue: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Wedding Planner: Chrissy Wolfman

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Flowers: Branch Out Floral

Cake: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Make-up + Hair: Meaganne Mccandess

Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo

Suit: Men’s Wearhouse

Band: Lucky Devils Band

Caterer + Linens: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Caroline + Dana: San Francisco Wedding Photography at the JW Marriott, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography October 24, 2014

It was time to pop some bubbly in the limo and Caroline + Dana headed down to their wedding reception at the JW Marriott in downtown San Francisco. All their guests and families were elated when Caroline + Dana made their grand entrance into the grand ballroom, beyond thrilled for the newly married couple. Sweet toasts got the evening started, followed by cake and great dance moves with the help of a stellar live band. A perfect celebration of true love!

Best wishes C + D!!

San Francisco Wedding Photography at the JW Marriott. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Ceremony Site: St. Vincent de Paul Church

Reception: JW Marriott

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Flowers: Violetta Flowers

Cake: Bala at the Cakemaker

Makeup + Hair: Joseph Cozza Salon + Spa

Wedding Dress: Leanne Marshall

Suit: Vera Wang

Band: Lucky Devils

Catering: JW Marriott

Caroline + Dana: San Francisco Wedding Photography at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography October 22, 2014

It was a gorgeous fall day for a wedding in San Francisco. The sun streaked through the stain glass windows at St. Vincent de Paul Church, and the bride walked down the aisle with her dad, accompanied by a boy's choir singing from the church's loft. The priest was a bit of a jokester, mimicking the phone calls he imagined Caroline and Dana making to each other, bringing levity to his homily. Caroline + Dana shared many laughs and gave one another hand squeezes throughout the whole wedding ceremony.

After Caroline + Dana were pronounced husband and wife, we took couple's photos around the church and they got a moment together to celebrate being officially married :)

Check back soon for more photos from their fun wedding reception at the JW Marriott. Congratulations Caroline + Dana! We are so happy for you!