I'm super duper in love with today's feature. Brooke Merrill Photography and Randi Marie really rocked these photos, not to mention the couple really brought their A game when it came to modeling for the camera. They really took advantage of two very different scenes, two very different outfits and some incredible lighting.
12 San Francisco blogs. 12 days. 12 giveaways powered by local boutiques and SixDoors. Let's do this!
'Tis the season to shop locally! I've teamed up with 11 bloggers to bring you curated gift collections for everyone on your list using SixDoors. This app that brings the best shops around SF and delivers their goods to you, on the same day! How awesome is that?!
Supporting local artists and shops is always a good idea, and with SixDoors making it so easy, why not?
I've curated a gift set for all the newlyweds on your list. There are several different price-points and tons of great options for both guys and gals!
1. Porcelain Wishbone Hook, Gold - A&G Merch SF / 2. San Francisco Skyline Wood Routed 6x12 Wall Hanging - Local Take / 3. Clear Timber Table - A&G Merch SF / 4. Walnut Serving Board - Half Hitched Goods / 5. Liene Geo Napkins - Park and Pond / 6. AT-LP120-USB Turntable w/Pre-Amp - DijitalFix / 7. Rustic Wood Shelf, Medium - A&G Merch SF / 8. Torito Wood and Leather Stool - Whistle / 9. Table Lamp, Glass Dome - A&G Merch SF
This entire gift set is available for same-day delivery anywhere in San Francisco - just download the SixDoors app and head to “The Holiday Shop” tab, where you’ll also find 11 other hand-picked gift ideas from fellow local bloggers.
In support of #ShopLocalSF, I’m giving away a $100 credit towards this gift set, or any items you desire available for purchase and same-day delivery in San Francisco!
Enter to win here:
Enter to win a $100 shopping credit, good at dozens of San Francisco boutiques, on SixDoors: the app that delivers the best of every San Francisco neighborhood to your front door---fast.
Beginning on November 29, and through December 16th, head to a different SF blog each day to win more and discover great boutiques and gift ideas around the city:
Day 1 - GIFTS TO PAMPER A FRIEND: Visit Victoria of SF Girl By Bay on Friday, 11/29 to find perfect gifts for pampering.
Day 2 - GIFTS FOR THE TRENDSETTER: Visit Kelli of Leopard and Lavender on Monday, 12/2 to find stylish, of-the-moment gift ideas.
Day 3 - GIFTS FOR CITY KIDS: Visit Kate of Style Smaller on Tuesday, 12/3 to discover picks for the little ones in your life.
Day 4 - GIFTS FOR THE NEWLYWEDS: Visit Allison of Engaged and Inspired on Wednesday, 12/4 to find gift ideas for your favorite new couple.
Day 5 - HANDMADE GIFTS: Visit Natalie of Coquette on Thursday, 12/5 to find items made lovingly by hand.
Day 6 - GIFTS FOR SAVVY HOSTESS: Visit Melissa of Savvy in San Francisco on Friday, 12/6 to find gems for your favorite in-the-know gal pal.
Day 7 - HOSTESS GIFTS WITH A TWIST: Visit Paul of Urbanite Suburbanite on Monday, 12/9 to find a little something unique for your holiday hostess.
Day 8 - GIFTS FOR THE FOLKSY FOODIE: Visit Ana of Fluxi on Tour on Tuesday, 12/10 for yummy, giftable treats.
Day 9 - GIFTS FOR STYLE SAVVY FAMILIES: Visit Janette of Fashion Loves People on Wednesday, 12/11 for unique gifts for parents and kids.
Day 10 - GIFTS FOR THE FRENCHIE FOODIE: Visit Andi of Misadventures with Andi on Thursday, 12/12 to find great gifts for the Francophile in your life.
Day 11 - GIFTS FOR THE STYLISH GOURMAND: Visit Marcia and Tablehopper’s The Sugar Mama on Friday, 12/13 to find great gifts for your favorite foodie.
Day 12 - Visit Adelle of Fashionista Lab on Monday, 12/16 to find high style items for you or your favorite fashionista.
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Enter each giveaway throughout November and December, and discover some amazing, San Francisco based blogs and shops this holiday season! Check out all of our hand-picked gift sets and #ShopLocalSF by downloading the SixDoors app.
I just love everything there is to love about this engagement shoot. Brooke Courtney Photography shot this to perfection. The couple, the colors. I'm just all around obsessed!
Photographer: Brooke Courtney Photography
Here we go! The Lab Event is back and better than ever. The next event will be held in San Francisco at the Ferry Building. And we have worked hard to put together the best vendor lineup to date.
And guess what. Tickets are on sale! That's right. Get tickets to the best bridal experience of the year for only $35 each. Just use code CYBERWEEKEND. This is the time to get a deal on the best bridal fair in Northern California! Go For It!
Below is a glimpse of one of the 6 spaces that a team of vendors put together. Not only is this event a great opportunity to find your vendors, you will also leave with tons of inspiration brought to you by the best vendors in the area. No more booths and business cards. This event is all about inspiration!
I'm in venue heaven right now. Seriously, Sodo Park has got to be one of the most awesome venues I've featured to date! Photographers Angela & Evan rocked it with the photography and the bride and groom created one heck of a wedding day!
Venue & Catering: Sodo Park
Photographer: Angela & Evan
Coordinator: Manette Gracie
Officiate: Annemarie Juhlian
Videographer: Cabfare Productions
DJ: Seattle Parties
Speciality Linens: Express Linens
Florist: Geneva Diane Designs
Bakery: The People’s Cake
Booking vendors can be an absolutely stressful process. There is just WAY too much to compare. I try my absolute hardest to continually update and add more information on my events site in a effort to make the process even a tiny bit easier! But still, it is such a process.
Photography by: Carlie Statsky
Here are a few tips that will hopefully make the process a bit easier.
1. WORK WORK WORK
Of course you must fall in love with their work. Don't just look at one wedding, look at their whole body of work. Google them and find any features, and check out their blog. Their "portfolio" is going to have their best work, so dig a little deeper.
2. INSTAGRAM STALKING
No seriously. Stalk their Instagram. Get to know them. It totally works. You'll get a glimpse into their person life, it is updated practically daily, and you really will get a great sense of who they are.
3. TRUST YOUR GUT
A lot of pressure is put on picking the right vendor team. But guess what. Often times this is one of those things that is best decided in a gut instinct kind of way. The more pressure you put on yourself to "see what else is out there" and "compare all options" doesn't actually work very well. When you know you know, so go with that.
Working with vendors is a process. You are in for a long term relationship. You have to find vendors that you feel comfortable with, love talking to, and really absolutely positively can trust.
The last few months have been an utter whirlwind. I haven't had barely a moment to take a breath since returning from Italy. In October alone I had 11 weddings from intimate 20 person affairs to 270 person parties!
And now, as November nears an end, and the holidays are upon us, I'll have a few moments to work on my plans and goals for 2014, finish all of the non-pressing work I have to get done eventually, and set up a few photo shoots!
The below inspiration board is what I'm cooking up for a very awesome brand new venue in Carmel Valley! This place is a stunner and I can't wait to bring a little jewel-toned boho to the rustic Carmel Valley.
Felice & Carl contacted me shortly after finding the perfect venue to get married, Holman Ranch. I'm quite excited to be part of their wedding day next June. If I was excited before, I'm giddy beyond belief after seeing these stunning engagement photos! Jasmine Lee Photography captured these two perfectly!
I can not wait for their wedding day!
Jessica and Belladean have a beautiful love story! They both met in less than perfect circumstances, but quickly found out it was meant to be. They leaned on each other through tough times and developed a strong friendship which soon turned into love!
The two wanted a "modage" (modern vintage)/travel engagement session because it matches the theme of their wedding. Belladean is from Africa and so the travel theme ties in perfectly to their unique relationship. The setting started at a train station and ended at a downtown canal walk. I hope you enjoy their beautiful session and even more beautiful love story!
Thanks to V.A. Photography for sending over these images!
Pretty sure my love for Sarah Seven is well documented at this point. So different, so beautiful and perfectly different.
Sarah Seven announced that she is hosting her first ever SAMPLE SALE! Ekks. How wonderful right?! In addition to their San Francisco trunk show on November 15 + 16, they will also have a sample sale which you better believe will be incredibly worth it!
Grab an appointment before they are all filled up! You can schedule an appointment online and select "Room 2".
