A few more words from the bride…

We tried incorporating the theme of nature into our event décor as well.  Our florist, Sharla Flock Designs, created stunning centerpieces with floral and natural elements including orchids, calla lilies, horsetails, ti leaves, and manzanita branches.  I had developed an interest in the manzanita after my husband and I spotted one while hiking through the woods.  As a wedding gift, my aunt created the lovely chair arrangements for the ceremony.  All of the flowers coordinated with our color palette of brown, ivory, and blush tones.

We were very fortunate to have Julie Mikos photograph our event.  She was so easy going and a pleasure to work with on the day of.  I appreciate her classic style and photojournalistic sense that really comes through in her photography.  We booked her through the studio of the wonderfully talented Lisa Lefkowitz so in a sense, I felt like we had the best of both worlds with Julie behind the lens and Lisa delivering the beautiful finished images.

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Coming up, we have the Paloma’s Nest Giveaway Winner! We completely forgot to announce it yesterday so forgive our tardiness!

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Julie Mikos for Lisa Lefkowitz Photography

From the bride…

One of the messages we wanted to convey through our wedding was our love of the outdoors.  Being one of our favorite spots in the city, Golden Gate Park was the ideal choice for our ceremony.  Our reception was held nearby at the Golden Gate Club which had the formality we were looking for yet still felt close to nature.  Located on the Presidio grounds, the venue is surrounded by lush green landscaping and towering cypress.  But what really impressed us were the two-story windows in the main ballroom overlooking a spectacular view of the San Francisco bay and Golden Gate Bridge.

Julie Mikos for Lisa Lefkowitz Photography

As a first generation Filipino-American with strong ties to tradition, it was important to celebrate my heritage.  During the ceremony, we performed the ritual of having a cord draped around our shoulders to symbolize the union of marriage.  We also customized our menu based on influences from both cultures.  Union Street Catering did a fabulous job of reinterpreting a traditional Filipino recipe which consisted of sirloin steak marinated in soy and calamansi (Asian citrus similar to a lime and kumquat hybrid).

More to come!

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From the lovely bride, Grace…

I wore a silk satin Melissa Sweet gown that had been described with words like “couture” and “old Hollywood glam”.  Looking back, it was really the dress that set the tone for all that followed.  The glamorous Hollywood divas of the 1930’s and 40’s era became my source of inspiration.  My talented stylist, Christal Saville, was responsible for the classic updo and pin curls that you see in the photos.  She also provided the pearl and rhinestone hair accessories which complemented my look perfectly.

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