Ivette & Ben's wedding was a gathering of friends & family to celebrate their love. Of course that is what a wedding is all about, but we all know they can take on a life of their own. I love when a couple follows their hearts and instincts--stays true to themselves and throws a wedding that is so perfectly them. Ivette & Ben did this and set the tone for an incredible night that was intimate, relaxed, funny, deep, romantic, delicious and effortlessly hip. It brought me such joy to be a part of this day. Their wedding oozed the essence of life and love. It was beautifully authentic.

Headlands Center for the Arts | Katie Powers | Eliza Desch | Cutting Garden at Flora Grubb | Invites: Satoko Furuta | Priscilla of Boston Dress | Lisa McNichol Dynamo Donuts | Pinkies Bakery | Spencer Sutherland | Makeup: Judy Chen | Kate Spade shoes | Andreas Gorges Tailoring

Persistence pays. Marvin really wanted to date Erin and followed her around asking: how about Friday...how about Saturday...how about Sunday? And it worked. They shared their first kiss at the drive-in about seven years ago and now they are planning their Nestldown wedding. I love their easy laughs and huge smiles. I can only imagine how they will beam this summer. :)