If classic, understated glamour is your jam, you might want to brew another cup of coffee and feast your eyes on this loveliness SMPers. I personally blame my obsession with this gallery on the Bride’s dress. That gorgeeeous custom Pronovias dress. Isn’t it a dream? It sets the stage for each timeless detail that follows. Lyndsay Undseth Photography sits behind every darling moment right here in the gallery.
From the beautiful Bride…Chad and I are college sweethearts and having lived in California since I moved from the east coast for school, he thoughtfully proposed in my home city of Boston. We decided to be married in San Francisco where we currently live, and chose April as it is the month of our dating anniversary. My mom is originally from the Bay Area and I had dreamed of being married in the iconic Grace Cathedral where she was confirmed as a teenager. Chad and I wanted our wedding to be classic with a simple elegance that would stand the test of time, and the Fairmont across the street was perfect for the reception with its traditional glamour and rich San Francisco history. We had guests travel from 15 different states, so we were thrilled that they could stay on Nob Hill and easily walk to both venues!
I planned and designed our big day myself with the help of my incredible mom but without a planner, so you can imagine the hours I spent scouring the internet for inspiration and vendors during our 16 month engagement! We didn’t have a theme or even “wedding colors” per se… I just made sure the printed and décor items were any combination of cream, taupe, white, gold and/or silver and let everything coordinate rather than match perfectly. I chose long chiffon dresses in pewter for the bridesmaids and they carried pale pink and white bouquets. For the reception, we added a bolder pink to the mostly white flowers for a pop of color. Because the Gold Room was so ornate already, we were careful to keep the décor understated rather than opulent.
One of my favorite parts of the planning process was designing my dress with the delightful alterations team at Novella Bridal. I knew I wanted to look traditional with a modern twist (whatever that meant!!) and have always loved the idea of long sleeves on brides, but did not want to look old or outdated. Many years ago before weddings were even remotely on my radar, I stumbled across a picture online of a stunningly simple one of a kind dress made in Italy. I remember thinking it was the most beautiful wedding dress I had ever seen. So I found that picture again and used it as my inspiration. I ordered the Pronovias “Dalia” dress and completely transformed the top (for a mere fraction of the price of other dresses I considered!). I am a less is more kind of girl and the final result was exactly the classically traditional yet modern look I was going for.
Deciding who would document our big day was not easy, but hiring Lyndsay Undseth Photography and Luke Goodman Cinematography proved to be two of the best decisions we made. They were so calm, kind and unobtrusive, and captured all of the candid moments of joy with ease. They are truly incredible artists and we are thrilled to be able to relive it all through their beautiful work. All of our vendors went above and beyond to make sure the day was flawless and stress free, and we are so thankful!! Our wedding day was incredible and having everyone we love most in one room was the most amazing feeling. I will never forget how I felt walking down the aisle toward the love of my life surrounded and supported by our amazing families and friends.
Photography: Lyndsay Undseth Photography | Cinematography: Luke Goodman | Floral Design: Ornamento | Cake: Inticing Creations | Invitations: William Arthur | Ceremony: Grace Cathedral | Reception Venue: Fairmont Vancouver | Rings: Design Jeweler | Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Catering: Fairmont Vancouver | Hair And Makeup: Fresh Face Makeup | DJ: Four Leaf Entertainment | Bride’s Bracelet: Design Jeweler | Bride’s Dress: Novella Bridal | Bride’s Earrings: DeScenza Diamonds | Bride’s Garter: BHLDN | Bride’s Shoes: Ryan Seacrest Distinction | Chivairi Chairs: Miranda St John Party Rentals | Day Of Coordination: Ornamento | Groomsmen Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse | Groom’s Cuff Links: Tiffany & Co. | Groom’s Tuxedo: Men's Wearhouse | Late Night Snack: Harvey's Gourmet Mini Donuts | Veil: Novella Bridal