Katelyn & Andie welcomed nineteen guests to their intimate Kenwood wedding. Everyone played a role in the tenderness of the day; the intimacy was spectacular. Katelyn's parents drove from San Diego with a caravan of incredible found items--and family heirlooms--that they discovered while doing months of wedding antiquing: mismatched vintage tablecloths; vintage linens strung around every inch of the depot and hung on the back of every chair; delicate floral china and glassware and the most incredible invitation I've seen: it was printed on a linen. The day was all about family and their tight circle of friends & everyone took such sweet care with each other--even Katelyn was doing her sister's hair up until the last possible minute. This was truly a collaboration of love. I was honored to be there.

Venue: Kenwood Train Depot | Music: Jay Alvarez (Spanish guitarist) | Caterer & Cake: Jole | Wine: Newton Vineyards | Champagne: Schramsberg | Chocolates: See's Candy | Tea Bags: Homeade | Decorations: All found in thrift/antique shops | Hair: Sanctuary...A Salon | Dress: San Francisco flea market | Slip: Vianett Bridal | Ribbon and flowers: Britex | Shoes: DSW | Jewelry: antique shops | Andie's Suit: Kenneth Cole | Andie's Shoes: DSW

I couldn't wait to meet Katelyn & Andie. Katelyn & Andie met while working harvest in Sonoma. Andie proposed on a hillside, under a big oak that overlooked the vineyards. Their love story is one of those idyllic tales that engages all the senses and lends to great dreams: the stillness of wine country, the smell of harvest, artisan wine making, rolling golden hills, the dry heat you feel on your back, beautiful hues of that special light, a cool glass of something perspiring as you sip the sweetness... Ahh, it's blissful and a perfect prologue for these sweet romantics. Katelyn & Andie love old films, vintage bookshops, antiquing and travel. (We must have dished about Anthro and Man Shops Globe for about twenty minutes.) It seemed like a good idea to get to know each other a bit more among the pulp at Kyto. (Wedding images full of vintage goodness soon!)

Cheers to Megs & Chris whose Bee Session was featured on 100 Layer Cake. Big squeeze to you two!

Shu & Lance live in China and had never been to San Francisco. When they saw a photo of San Francisco City Hall, they knew they had to be married there. What a testament to our divine San Francisco and the grand architecture and history of City Hall. So Shu & Lance hopped on a plane and traveled here with a 1940 wedding dress pattern, materials for the dress & veil and a sharp suit. What a sweet adventure. Throughout our time together, I was so taken by their partnership & the intimacy of this elopement. The feeling of all we need is each other. No family, no friends--I was their witness, which was such a teary honor. The connection between them & the beautiful opportunity to focus on the monumental moments with zero distractions...it was moving, personal and blissful to stand back and watch them envelope each other, smile and giggle.

The night before their wedding, Shu stayed up late sewing and adding amazing beading (found in SF) to the back of her dress. I have never seen anything like this dress. Classic.