Mariam + Sherif: San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography October 23, 2015

Mariam + Sherif's intimate wedding celebration continued on the 40th floor of the Loews Regency Hotel in San Francisco, with a dove release! It was so sweet and romantic. The couple held the birds, who mate for life, and while they nuzzled beaks, the newlyweds gazed into each others' eyes. Then, they were off! These birds, humanely raised and train, enjoyed a cruising flight of about 60 miles an hour, back to their lush life on a vineyard in Napa, where they get to feast on fallen grapes. Dancing followed, with live music by the saxophonist Justin Ward, Youtube sensation and star. The skydeck of the Loews Regency provided the perfect background - the newlweds were dancing on the top of the world! A delicious slice of red velvet wedding cake, followed. The newlyweds couldn't stop beaming at each other with such brilliance - the light in one another's lives.

Congratulations Mariam + Sherif! We're so happy for you love birds!

San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel. © Bowerbird Photography 2015 — San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel. © Bowerbird Photography 2015

Wedding Dove Release. San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel. © Bowerbird Photography 2015 — Wedding Dove Release. San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel. © Bowerbird Photography 2015

Wedding Dove Release from the skydeck. San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel. © Bowerbird Photography 2015 — Wedding Dove Release from the skydeck. San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel. © Bowerbird Photography 2015

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Loews Regency Hotel San Francisco

Wedding Coordinator: Allie Ware

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Flowers: Urban Botanica

Musician: Justin Ward

Cake: SusieCakes

Doves: Celebrations in Flight

Mariam + Sherif: San Francisco Wedding Photography at Loews Regency Hotel, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography October 21, 2015

It's hard to beat the views on the sky deck of the Loews Regency Hotel in San Francisco, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and the soaring Transamerica Pyramid. Place two super-in-love newlyweds in the foreground and not only do they have keys to each others' hearts, it feels as if they carry the keys to the City! Mariam + Sherif had an intimate wedding celebration, with select friends and family, some of who traveled all the way from Egypt to celebrate their new life together. It's as if the couple had the City all to themselves, on the private deck, and the newlyweds enjoyed a beautiful meal together, with impeccable service by the Loews Regency, sharing laughs and hugs with their family.

Check back soon for photos of their dove release (!!!!!), dancing and cake cutting; meanwhile, enjoy the view from Loews Regency's 40th floor!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Loews Regency Hotel San Francisco

Wedding Coordinator: Allie Ware

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Flowers: Urban Botanica

Musician: Justin Ward

Cake: SusieCakes

Doves: Celebrations in Flight

Bowerbird Photography on the new Global Fund for Women website!

Bowerbird Photography October 14, 2015

Last year we spent a month in the Middle East with the Global Fund for Women, photographing their grantees across the region. Today GFW launched a new website and we're thrilled that so many of our images from the trip are featured! Be sure to check it out and the work of this incredible organization. https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Lauren + Steve: San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Westin St. Francis, Pt. 2

Bowerbird Photography October 2, 2015

After saying "I do," Lauren + Steve were so excited to get their party started! They whipped and nae nea'd their way into their wedding reception as Mrs. & Mr. Murcia in the elegant setting of Victor's Place on the 32nd, or Imperial Floor, of the historic Westin St. Francis. Touching and hilarious toasts shortly followed. Then a taste of cake... and DANCING!!!

A highlight of the evening was when Lauren + Steve suddenly reappeared on the dance floor, Lauren sporting a super sexy salsa dress and heels instead of her wedding dress. The newlyweds surprised their guests with a dazzling salsa routine to Enrique Iglesias smash hit "Bailando." Everyone gathered around them in a circle and went crazy with excitement! They were incredible!

So happy for you both, Lauren + Steve! To a lifetime of happiness, adventures and perfect salsa moves together!

San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Westin St. Francis. © Bowerbird Photography 2015

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Wedding Venue and Catering: Westin St. Francis

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Lauren Schardt

Flowers: Violetta Flowers

Cake: The Cakemaker

Makeup: Beauty by Melanie

Hair: Jade

Wedding Dress: Stella York

Suit: Vera Wang

DJ: Gatsby Entertainment

Brides Shoes: Oscar de la Renta

Wedding Rings: Derco Diamonds

Lauren + Steve: San Francisco Wedding Photography at the Westin St. Francis, Pt. 1

Bowerbird Photography September 30, 2015

Last week we posted a sneak peek from Lauren + Steve's elegant wedding at the Westin St. Francis near Union Square in San Francisco. Lauren's mom, Rosa, wrote the cutest comment under the photo: "Love the pic... what a beautiful couple... Ken & Barbie... lol." Their wedding was totally out of a fairytale and a perfect romance - not to mention these two have the perfect bods - so the comparison to Ken & Barbie really does fit.

The wedding day dazzled with the most beautiful details, from Lauren's stunning wedding dress to custom flasks for the boys. After sharing a bottle of bubbly with her mom and bridal party, Lauren put on her dress and then went to meet her hubby-to-be for their first look. We spent some time in Union Square taking portraits of this dreamboat duo, where security tried to kick us out, convinced that we were doing a fashion shoot because these two looked so smoking. Luckily we were able to convince them that, YES, Lauren + Steve were about to get married, for reals! They just happen to look like super models :)

Their wedding ceremony was on the top floor of the Westin St. Francis in Victor's Palace, with sweeping views of San Francisco. Many laughs and a few tears made for a heartfelt wedding ceremony.

Up next will be photos of their reception and an oh-so-fabulous surprise salsa dance from the bride and groom that was seriously HAWT!

Congratulations Lauren + Steve on your beautiful wedding!