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A warm breeze, glowing California sun and the peaceful nature of the ranch’s animals…seriously, life could not get better. Meghan and Geoff with their closest 16 guests laughed, loved and blissfully indulged in each other’s company to celebrate the lovebirds. Words cannot describe how much I love Beltane Ranch…and Beltane Ranch weddings. It’s a magical place. I loved listening to the out-of-town guests ooo and ahh over our breathtaking scenery. Days like that make you really appreciate our lovely little Northern California region. So many delightful photos in this sneak peek, I just couldn’t resist! Enjoy!

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Based on their engagement session, I knew Rachel and Howard would bring it on their wedding day :) Both designers and work for super fun San Francisco companies, they really went all out with some amazing details. The ‘yay’ sign is my all time favorite, and I can’t believe Howard made it himself! And can you believe Rachel designed their wedding invitations?! Talent. Pops of bright colors, smiley cheeks and the rustic charm of the historic farm entertained their guests all night. Thanks to my right-hand photo lady Kara! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Vendors:

2nd shooter: Kara Brodgesell, Venue: Ardenwood Historic Farm, Dinner Catering: Royal Rasberry, Dessert Catering: Sift, Florals: Jessica Li (groom’s mother), Bride/Bridesmaid Hair: Angela Zheng, Bride Makeup: Nikol Elaine, Bridesmaid Makeup: Lea Sarmiento, Day-of Coordinators: QMEP Planners, Paper Details/YAY sign: by couple

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Stormy skies, light sprinkles, huge hearts. I can honestly say that the entire guest list was one big melting pot of love! The perfect balance of NYC city spirit, rustic cowboy aesthetics and beautiful California ranch-style hills, this wedding was nothing short of special. Danaka and Jason were beyond delightful to photograph, game for anything and definitely worked the camera. I couldn’t believe Danaka did all the florals! Gorgeous bouquet! I’m going to quit chit-chatting here and let you gawk at the images (watch out there are lots!) yourself! Always a big thank you to my wonderful right-hand lady Kara! Enjoy!

Vendors:

Venue: Holman Ranch, Wedding Coordinator: Caitlin Arnold Weddings & Events, Officiant: Rev. Brian Lyke, Catering: Paradise Catering, Pies: Gizdich Farm, Small Cake: made by bride, Florals: made by bride, Music/DJ: Steve Ezzo, Bride’s Dress: Pronovias, Groom’s Suit: J.Crew/My Suit NY, Makeup/Hair: Shawn & Karen at Shawn Cavlan Beauty Co.

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Whoot! It’s Friday and boy do I have a lovely wedding to show you! Shelley and Chris – a sparky yet sweet, super intelligent yet funny, grand’ole time of a couple. We had a blast during their engagement session in North Beach, view here. So I knew their wedding would be nothing short of greatness. Equal parts wine country rustic and charmingly modern, we played in the amazing rose gardens of property, vogued it out at a sweet white barn down the road, stuffed our faces and danced until the stars went to bed. They even had a poetry booth and a sparkler exit! As always, mega thanks to my right-hand photo lady Kara. Congratulations you two!! Enjoy the sneak!

Vendors:

Venue: The Lodge at Sonoma, Florist: Wine Country Flowers, Hair & Makeup: Julie Morgan, Cake: Fleur de Lisa Cakes, Music: Golden State Productions, Videographer: REB6 Studios, Ceremony Music: AMS Entertainment, Favors/Poetry Booth: The Poetry Store

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Hello Thursday! Excited to share Nicole and Jason’s sneak peek with everyone. These lovebirds wed at San Francisco’s super cool Bluxome Street Winery just after the calendar transitioned into the spring season. This kind-hearted duo wanted to throw a friends only bash with incredible french food, fine wine…not to mention they surprised everyone with a fantastic first dance! From their handwritten ceremony backdrop to their pooch, Barrett, joining them in the festivities serving as their ring-bearer, these two made your heart flutter. Nicole and Jason, thank you so much for sharing your special day with Kara (my right-hand photo lady) and I. What a blast! Enjoy the sneak!

Vendors:

Venue: Bluxome Street Winery, Rentals: Hartmann Studios, Coordinator: Angie Chen, Flowers: Mai Tran of Basilbdesigns, Videographer: Frame 44

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Wowza is this a pretty wedding! Slowly but surely I’ll be showcasing the rest of my fabulous weddings from 2012! Some I can’t show completely as they will be featured…but I can sneak a few in. Christine and Fred, what can I say? The sweetest lovebirds on the planet?! Yep. Gentle spirits, low key and full of appreciation for the pretty. We had some of the best wedding vendors in the SF Bay Area collaborating on this super adorable farmhouse chic themed wedding at Clos La Chance Winery. Blush pinks, succulents and FAB textured linens! Thank you Kara for being my right-hand photo woman, you’re a rockstar! Enjoy this incredibly dreamy day!

Vendors:

Venue: Clos La Chance Winery, Event Designer/Planner: Very Merry Events, Catering: Parsley Rosemary, Sage, & Thyme, Cake: Studio Cake, Vintage Rentals: One True Love, Florist: Atelier Joya Florals, Makeup: Giao Nguyen, DJ: Ryan Li, Officiant: Rev. Rich Menefee, Lighting: Enhanced Lighting, Linens: La Tavola Linens, Videography: Art of Alan Silva, Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston, Bridesmaid Dresses: various

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Congrats to Courtney and Neal! They tied the knot on New Year’s Eve! The stars aligned and kept the wintery rain away so that we could laugh and play! The Inn at the Presidio is such a cute boutique hotel set in the eucalyptus forests of San Francisco. The Presidio area is always magical with historical barracks and officer’s homes mixed with palm trees and wintery lights. The perfect NYE celebration with their closest 40 friends and family, champagne, dapper threads and lots of love in the air. Courtney designed all her incredible paper details…there’s so many I didn’t have room to show them all!  Glittery silver mixed with southern charms made this wedding chic and cool. Super fun being a part of this mega celebration, cheers to 2013 you two! Enjoy the sneak!

Vendors:

Venue: The Inn at the Presidio, Wedding Planner: Stacy McCain, Rentals: Hartmann, Hair: Michaela Breci, Florist: Paul Robertson Floral Design, Cupcakes: SusieCakes, Donuts: Allstar Donuts, Minister: Josie Dillon, Food Stylist: MacKensie Hilton, Caterer: City Smoke House, Band: Jazz Mafia, Photobooth: Tomfoolery SF

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Saddle up partners, this one is a doozy of a pretty!! Find MORE pretty over at 100 Layer Cake today, thanks for featuring ladies! These images have been a long time coming (at least that’s what I’ve heard ;)…why? Well, some of you may have heard of Taylor (fashion/lifestyle blogger: Sterling Style & founder of the Glitter Guide, not to mention occasional appearances in the West Elm catalogs and everywhere else). What does a fashion/lifestyle blogger’s wedding look like?! How does she involve her groom’s favorites things you ask? What I loved most were their elements of casual meets glam. Just like their personalities! Nothing stuffy, all smiles, fun and love for these lovebirds. Taylor’s well-rounded planner, Jacin, rocked it out with some amazing florals and details. Our spicy new photobooth snapped away and well, we had a fab time! Big thanks to my right-hand photo lady, Kara!

More from Jacin of lovely little details (she describes it way better than me),

“Taylor and Joey’s wedding was the perfect blend of glam meets backyard bar-b-que. A well-known fashion blogger, Taylor is the voice behind Glitter Guide, an inspirational website for women focused on the latest trends and styles, and she wanted to incorporate her eclectic style in to her wedding. Joey, a Cross Fit trainer and competitor had only one request in the wedding planning process: that BBQ food was served at their garden wedding. Mixing the funky style of fashion with a backyard BBQ was no small feat but what came about on that sunny August day left guests walking away thinking “that was so them.” From gilded BBQ baskets at each table filled with wet naps and bibs carefully tied with golden ribbon to golden stripe straws at the bar to meticulously crafted glitter gelato spoons for the surprise gelato cart that arrived later in the evening (an homage to the couple’s favorite treat!), Taylor & Joey’s wedding was full of meaningful and fun details that really pulled everything together. It is possible to have a backyard affair filled with glam, sparkle, and an ethereal charm – and these two were able to represent not only their own personalities, but also their combined traits as a couple.”

Vendors:

Venue: Ainsley House, Planner/Designer/Florals: Jacin of lovely little details, Caterer: Chez Leslie, Cinematorgrapher: Ashley Batz, Officiant: Weddings by Whitney, DJ: Ken Brown, Hair/Makeup: Priscilla Francine Makeup, Rental/Lighting/Projection: Williams Rentals, Linens: La Tavola, Invites, STD, Wedding Day Stationery: Southern Fried Paper, Gelato Cart: Dolce Spazio, Photobooth/Custom Backdrop: Jared of Tomfoolery SF

Bride’s Dress: WATTOO by Watters “Jemma” from Bridal Galleria, Bride’s Sash: custom by Haute Bride, Bride’s Veil: Bridal Galleria, Bride’s Earrings: BHLDN, Bride’s Shoes: Valentino, Bride’s Wedding Clutch: Etsy, Bride’s Reception Dress: Parker NYC, Bride’s Reception Shoes: Zara, Bride’s Reception Clutch: custom made by Oatmeal Lace, Bridesmaid Dresses: Bari Jay #227 from Trudy’s in Petal Pink, Bridesmaid Shoes: Zara, Matron of Honor Dress: Jasmine style Belosie #L4071 in Sweet Pea, Groom’s Suit: Ermenegildo Zegno

Cake & Cupcakes made by Jody of Treat ur Sweet, Seating Chart Design by lovely little details.

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Magical! So excited to share this sneak peek with you today. I went on a very fast and furious trip to France last month for an ultra whimsy couple of lovebirds named Kristin and Eric. Engaged in the same region in France (while visiting family and friends), they knew they wanted to throw the party week (yes, week) of the century at Chateau Le Durantie! An entire week of parties was planned up to the wedding day. Alice in Wonderland night, 80′s night and a masquerade party (a popular French royalty event during the 15th century to celebrate royal marriages) kept their besties busy in between their bike rides, cave tours, apple eating, wine drinking and swimming. The wedding day was full of unique details like her metallic dress, helium filled clown fish floating over their ceremony kiss, weddings rings made with cement, sparklers, Baguette (their dog) in a tux, a crepe truck at midnight and much more! Lots to look at so get started!

Vendors:

Venue: Chateau Le Durantie, Catering by a local chef, Bride’s Dress: Nicole Miller, Bride’s Shoes: Michael Kors, Groom’s Suit: Tornade, Florals: Local farmers market, Design Details/Paper Goods: by couple, Wire Bike in centerpiece: Heather Boyd, String Quartet: local musicians, Crepe Truck: local farmers market

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Happy Friday!! It’s been a busy season, and I’m finally finding pockets of time to share some beautiful weddings with you from this year :) Elaine and Mike – wowza me you are both stunning! A seriously timeless and elegant wedding with a dash of fun and ooze of class. With a magical vineyard backdrop and the classic white architecture of the venue, it really was the best of Sonoma. Friends and family from near and a far (Brazil!) gleamed with smiles…what a fab time!! Don’t let that classic fool you…Elaine had a bit of incredible gold wedge glam under that dress :) You’ll find all the details/vendors at the end. Big thanks to Silvana for being my right-hand photo lady. Oh and if you’re looking for top notch private pilates sessions, Elaine is your gal :)

Vendors:

Venue: B.R. Cohn Winery, Wedding Coordinator: Cassandra at Downey Street Events, Caterer: Elaine Bell Catering, Florals: Tesoro Flowers, Rentals: Classic Party Rentals, Stationery: Paper Source, Wedding Cake: Patisserie Angelica, Cupcakes: Kara’s Cupcakes, Bride’s Dress: Monique Lhuillier, Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss, Bridesmaid’s Dresses: J.Crew, Groomsmen’s Suits: Michael Kors, Hair & Makeup: Meganne McCandess, Ceremony Music: Bellarosa String Quartet, Band: Keith Johnson All Stars, Video: Austin Hendrix Productions, Vintage Rentals: One True Love Vintage Rentals