San Francisco Live Music Wedding with Party Vibes

LJ Stocks

Lindsey Shea

January 24, 2022

Spontaneous San Francisco Elopement Inspired by the Number 13

Sophie Cooke

Zoe Larkin

October 21, 2019

The inspiration for Meg and Chad’s San Francisco elopement is unlucky for some - the number 13! “It’s both our favourite numbers,” said Meg, “and we originally had a wedding planned for January 13th, 2019 and were going to San Francisco for the holidays. We were planning our trip out for sight-seeing and things to do, and we look at each other and half joked about how cool it would be to get married in San Francisco! We had said though that we would only do it if we could still have 13 in our anniversary. I logged into the City Hall website, and the only date available for when we were in San Fran was October 30th - 10/30 = 13!”

Nostalgic Camp-Themed Wedding with a Weed Bar

Sophie Cooke

Heartfelt Media

August 21, 2019

Scott and Jackie’s main aim with their May 4th wedding was to stay true to what they love and care about. They grew to love camping together and got engaged while on a cross-country road trip, and that became the core of the theme - made by hand, a little rough around the edges, mismatched, down to earth, but most importantly to them - a hella good time!

Dark & Moody San Francisco Elopement

Kat

Lilly Red

June 9, 2017

Oh my goodness, I have the most beautiful elopement to share with you today! Valentina and Lorenzo were married in San Francisco in November. They didn't have their ceremony photographed, nor did they have a reception, but they hired Lilly Red to take some beautiful wedding day portraits. They planned the elopement in just one month too!

A San Francisco Elopement, A Yorkshire Village Hall Reception & A DeLorean!

Rachel Webb

Shutter Go Click

May 19, 2017

Charlotte and John decided to get married while on Holiday in San Francisco. They had just a photographer there as their witness. Afterwards they planned a low-stress village hall reception back home in North Yorkshire with all their friends and family. It was inspired by kid's birthday parties and the groom's pride and joy: His DeLorean!

Intimate and Laid Back Family Gathering Style London Wedding

Rachel Webb

Robin Studios

April 7, 2017

Classic Rock n Roll Wedding with a Nautical Edge

Kat

Mama T

February 9, 2017

Char and Rob were married on a yacht in the San Francisco Bay. They had their ceremony on the deck, followed by the reception inside. The bride, a shoe designer, designed her own shoes which she wore with a stunning fishtail dress from Nicole Miller. The couple met when they were both playing in punk bands and this love of music and having an alternative lifestyle definitely influenced their day.

Modern Meets the Mountains Wedding

Kat

Twenty Twenty Studios

August 16, 2016

Julie and Bryce's San Francisco wedding took place at The Log Cabin in Presidio Park. "Tucked behind the Golden Gate Bridge in a giant city park called the Presidio resides a very little known (even to locals) log cabin in the woods", explained Julie. "Here, we married, figuratively and literally, the idea of our big city love with our absolute happy place, which is Tahoe. The perfect blend of Truckee cabin and city skyline, it was the perfect crossroads of everything we love."

Lunch Time Wedding on New Year’s Eve

Kat

Megan Moura

May 30, 2016

Sonia and Kevin wanted an intimate wedding so they decided on a ceremony in San Francisco City Hall followed by a lunch time reception. They were married on New Year's Eve.

Technicolor Rock n Roll Wedding

Kat

Sasha

May 16, 2016

Susan and Patrick were inspired by all the things they love for their wedding. So that meant the day was themed around vintage fashion, vinyl records, Elvis, and bright colours.

Halloween and Music Themed Wedding at a Rock Club

Kat

Nathan Weyland

April 4, 2016

Tiffany and Josh's November wedding was inspired by a mixture of Halloween and good old fashioned Rock n Roll! They were married at Bottom of the Hill, a club in San Francisco.

Bohemian San Francisco Elopement

Kat

Diana Rothery

January 11, 2016

Josh and Katie, both from the UK, travelled to San Francisco in September to elope. They had a reception for their loved ones back home at a later date

Retro Antique Store Wedding: Lydia & Klem

Kat

Blue Lace

September 22, 2014

For their April wedding, Lydia and Klem wanted a day that would be unforgettable for their guests. They chose a unique venue, Big Daddy’s Antique’s in San Francisco for their reception. However their ceremony took place two weeks prior and was a small, intimate affair.

Video Game Themed Wedding at Foreign Cinema, San Francisco: Stephanie & Jim

Kat

Jerry Yoon Photographers

June 5, 2014

When I was in San Francisco last month, one of the most delicious meals we had was at Foreign Cinema. A super cool restaurant and bar in an old cinema building (pro tip: get the truffle popcorn - so good!), they also play silent foreign film during dinner. The vibe is laid back but super cool. Unsurprisingly, it also makes an awesome wedding venue, and I am super excited to share Stephanie and Jim's big day with you today! But before we crack on, can we all please stop for one minute and bask in the beauty that is Stephanie's Monique Lhuillier dress? I mean, goodness!

Honeymoon Travel Guide: San Francisco

Kat

Kristin Cofer

May 30, 2014

Known for it's steep rolling hills, cable cars and as the home of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is sure to be at the top of many of your honeymoon destination wish lists. Which is why, when I was there recently teaching a workshop, I took copious notes on all the awesome things we did and saw for this blog post!

The Blogcademy, San Francisco

Kat

Ingrid Chang of Jerry Yoon Photographers

May 16, 2014

The night before our first Blogcademy workshop of the year I turned to Gala and squealed "I AM SO EXCITED!" It had been nearly six months since our last class in Auckland and I was dying to get cracking again.

Goodbye San Francisco, Hello Chicago!

Kat

Kristin Cofer

May 15, 2014

Hello beautiful! This update comes to you from a very chilly Chicago, where I'm sat in my Air B&B digs with Gala and Shauna, hiding from the weather and planning our adventures in this brand new city.

San Francisco Conservatory Wedding: Kelsey & Sean

Kat

Kien Lam

January 25, 2014

Kelsey and Sean's beautiful Autumn wedding was held at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. They wanted their day to be simple and a reflection of who they are.

Golden Gate Park Picnic Wedding with a Homemade Pink Ombre Wedding Gown: Adriene & Shannon

Kat

Sonya Yruel

January 16, 2014

Adriene and Shannon wanted an informal wedding so they held their ceremony at Aids Memorial Grove in the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. It was followed by a picnic reception in the park. One of the most unique and awesome parts of their wedding was the bride's ombre wedding dress, which she made herself by upcycling two second-hand dresses and making them into one!

Edgy and Elegant Phoenix Hotel Wedding: Evan & Catherine

Kat

Encarnacion

December 9, 2013

Evan and Catherine were married at the iconic Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco and their reception was at the super cool Chambers Eat + Drink. They wanted a wedding that was edgy yet elegant - just like them! The venues they chose really helped to set that mood. "After a long search for wedding venues, we were feeling uninspired", Catherine began. "Pricey and cookie cutter was the theme for most of the spaces we looked at. We needed to find a place that inspired not only us but our guests."