Sneak Peek: Thanksgiving at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay

Bowerbird Photography December 4, 2013

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving twice, first with a family brunch at home and in the evening at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. We are so thankful to have had such a wonderful day filled with friends, family and incredibly delicious eats! More photos from the day of feasting coming soon :)

Thanksgiving at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. © Bowerbird Photography 2013. — Thanksgiving at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Jennifer + Redic: San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Winery SF

Bowerbird Photography November 27, 2013

A surprise lion dance and an awesome drum circle?! Jennifer + Redic, you two truly know how to throw an amazing wedding and party! Two weeks ago, the Winery SF on Treasure Island was filled to the brim with live music, the shimmying hijinks of lucky red dragons, and the syncopated thump of drum beats that would have impressed even Ringo Star. All this fun was to celebrate the union of two amazing people, Jennifer + Redic's, on a gorgeous November evening.

We had the best time taking photos and wanted to share some images from their perfect wedding day :) Enjoy!

San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Winery SF. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013. — San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Winery SF. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

What a fabulous night! Congrats Jennifer + Redic!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Winery SF

Wedding Planner: Emily de Ayora at Downey Street Events

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Florist: A Simple Ceremony

DJ: DJ Umami

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Hair + makeup: Julie Dy

Photo booth: 2 Dudes and a Booth

Croquembouche Cake: Creative International Pastries

Ceremony Musicians: One Great City

Cupcakes: Cups and Cakes Bakery

Officiant: Reverend Father Nazarin

Cookies: Irene Contreras

Drum Circle: DRUMMM Rhythmic Events

Lion Dance: Lion Dance Me

Jenny + Eric: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session

Bowerbird Photography November 26, 2013

It's official: we have a winner for the best outfit of the year at an engagement photo session. Jenny -- your skirt tops them all! And once we got the story behind the skirt, it made it even better :) Jenny's sister wore it on her engagement session in Texas, but with a totally different spin, out in nature. For Jenny + Eric's engagement photo session, we hit the pavement and went for a fun urban look, utilizing everything San Francisco has to offer, from the bright purple door of a classic Victorian house to a cascade of stairs at a local park.

Jenny + Eric are totally adorable together and were wonderful to photograph, especially since they seem to have an endless supply of contagious giggles! Gotta love these two!

Enjoy this peek into their totally glam (and just enough goofy!) engagement photo session!

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013. — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

Congratulations Jenny + Eric! You two rock :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

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

Baby Cate: Family Photo Session in Tilden Park

Bowerbird Photography November 20, 2013

Baby Cate -- you melt our heart! We had the best time with you and your wonderful parents, Lex + Grant, last week in Tilden Park. Seriously, can you get more adorable?! Such a cutie!

Baby and Family Photo Session in Tilden Park, Berkeley. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam