Host & Photographer: Cassie Valente Photography | Design & Planning: Prim Event Studio | Hair & Makeup: Marisa Perel | Floral Design: Tumbleweed Floral Truck | Rentals: Theoni Collection | Tables: Standard Party Rentals | Linens: La Tavola | Stationery & Signage: Bowerbird Atelier | Dress Boutique: Brides on Hartz | Dress Designer: Desiree Hartsock […]

The concept was derived from a place of admiration for the beautiful ginkgo tree, which has been around for millions of years and highlight the changing of the seasons in a dramatic way as their leaves turn from vibrant green to ochre each fall. Drawing from their ephemeral beauty and unique shape, floral designer Amanda […]

Rachel and Victor’s wedding was some of the most fun I’ve ever had while photographing, and I’m still so amazed by the sheer number of events we managed to fit into this incredible day! The day kicked off early in the morning with Rachel and her sweet bridesmaids. It was so apparent how special each […]

Just north of San Francisco lies a land of grassy slopes and windy cliffs, plunging down into the sea. Point Reyes National Seashore feels less like a northern California tourist stop and more like it was ripped straight from a page of Wuthering Heights or Pride and Prejudice, making it the perfect location for a […]

When these two first reached out regarding their wedding, I immediately knew it would be an incredible celebration. Eric and Natalie’s wedding was entirely “themselves” to a tee, hitting all the right notes of their love of space, nature, and family. These two exchanged vows at Oakland’s scenic Chabot Space and Science Center, on one of […]

Boy meets girl. Girl fails to hit it off with boy (a longer story that Brian will never quite let Sarah live down). They both end up coming around, and girl marries boy. It sounds like the script of the latest Hollywood romantic comedy, but it was the unscripted real life love story that left […]

I was immediately drawn to Vanessa and Danny’s ability to find romance in the everyday, back when we first met up for this couple’s epic San Francisco engagement session. We explored the entire city together, from Legion of Honor, to Crissy Field, ultimately ending up at Baker Beach for those incredible sunset views of Golden Gate […]