Who doesn't want to get married at historic San Francisco City Hall? From the beautiful architecture to the Grand Staircase in the...

I always say "I would rather deal with rain on a wedding day than extreme wind". Why? Because when rain is in the forecast, we as...

Calling all Type A brides! Did you know that hand+heart offers custom coordination and styling packages for small weddings that fall on a...

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of our minds, many couples are seeking ways to reduce their environmental footprint...

As many of you know already, I have a slight love affair with San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. I take photos of it from every...

With weddings in full swing, so many brides (and grooms) are preparing for their big day. But what about what happens before the...

I think the most faith I've ever had in the universe was when it brought Bonnie and Dylan into my orbit. I met Bonnie in the beginning of...

In tune with my Vendor Mamas series here on the blog, I share my own experience of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship on my new...

As wedding seasons gets into full swing, so many of couples are wondering what they should tip their vendors? With weddings being huge...

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One question that often arises when planning a wedding is whether you need to arrange a room block for your guests. Room blocks can be a...

Natalie with Natty Cakes (Baker + Cake Designer) Natty Cakes is a locally sourced bakery, in a certified home kitchen in Emeryville,...

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, not only between you and your partner but also among the most important people in your lives....

When Jaselle, Kyle, and I first connected they knew they wanted to have a small intimate wedding that felt personal to them, but the...

Are you currently planning your dream wedding and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions to make? From choosing the perfect...

Jess Onesto - Destination Wedding Photographer Jess is a California-based wedding photographer serving couples from coast-to-coast and...

I am so excited to start this blog series that is so near and dear to my heart– vendor mamas in the wedding industry. A little context...

Hannah and Prav‘s wedding was a perfect showcase of how incredible and personalized a wedding can be when a couple  truly taps into what...

After 9 years and over 75+ weddings planned, here are the first 5 things I recommend all newly engaged couples to do! 1.Enjoy being...

Presidio Yacht Club— After living in San Francisco for almost 20 years, you would think that the sight of the Golden Gate Bridge would...