you can view the magazine ONLINE or
pick up a copy & thumb through the pages….
inside you’ll find a beautiful 12 page spread…

when SAN FRANCISCO BRIDES MAGAZINE hired me
to photograph this spread on a vintage ferry in san francisco
i almost fell right out of my chair…a VINTAGE FERRY?? in SF??
it was a dream come true…i cannot fully express how thrilling it
was to be shooting blocks away from the
SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE….
i earned my BFA from SFAI years ago…

dreams can come true…xoxo

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& just when i thought it couldn’t get any better….
SF BRIDES also published the beautiful wedding of my friend
KATHRYN (& her husband RYAN) of SNIPPET & INK….their
wedding was simply gorgeous thanks to the efforts of
event planner LAURIE ARONS…

a very special thanks to my assistant & 2nd shooter KRISTEN LOKEN….
who beautifully shot some of the decor at KATHRYN & RYAN’s reception…
(no matter how hard you work, it is still impossible to be in 2 places at once)

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SF BRIDES
editorial credits

Bustle Events – Design and Styling
Floral Theory – Floral Design
Heritage & Craft – Vintage & Custom Rentals
Preston Nesbit, Acme Head & Body – Hair & Makeup
Hartmann Studios – Rentals
Haute Bride – Veils & Headpieces
Shreve – Jewelry
Rebecca Overmann – Jewelry
Batter – Crepe Cake
Astor & Black – menswear

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SNIPPET & INK
wedding credits

Planning, coordination: Jenna Lam
for Laurie Arons Boutique Events

Photography: Elizabeth Messina

Videography: Sandbox Love

Venues
Getting ready, portraits: Cavallo Point in Sausalito, California
Ceremony: The Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco
Reception: Presidio Social Club in San Francisco

My attire
Dress: Angel Sanchez purchased at Jin Wang
Veil: purchased at Jin Wang
Hair clip: Jennifer Behr
White bridal shoes: Kate Spade
Sparkly flats: Steve Madden

Hair and makeup: Jim Avila

Wedding bands: Stephan-Hill

Ryan’s attire
Suit, shirt, tie: Ralph Lauren
Shoes: Bally purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue
Suspenders: Brooks Brothers

Other attire
Flower girl, Junior bridesmaid dresses: Lula Kate purchased at Bella Bridesmaid
Flower girl, Junior bridesmaid shoes: Payless
Maid of Honor dresses: Amsale purchased at Bella Bridesmaid
Ring bearer suit: Janie & Jack
Ring bearer bow tie: BuyYourTies.com

Stationery
Invitation suite, save-the-dates: PS Paper
Letterpress: Alan Hillesheim
Envelope calligraphy: Betsy Dunlap
Vintage stamps: The Paper Nickel
Day-of details (menus, buttons, coasters, etc.): PS Paper
Day-of calligraphy: Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls

Decor
Personal flowers: Michaele Thunen
Ceremony, reception flowers: Kathleen Deery Design
Tent, Chiavari chairs: Classic Party Rentals
Linens: LaTavola Linen
Lounge furniture: Kathleen Deery Design

Catering
Dinner: Presidio Social Club
Cake: Perfect Endings
Dessert buffet: Perfect Endings
Dessert buffet details: PS Paper
Gelato bike: Noci Gelato

Music
String trio: Lawrence Strings
Boys’ choir: Golden Gate Boys’ Choir and Bell Ringers
Band: Jazz Mafia
Vocals: Crystal Monee Hall
Professional sound: Delicate Productions

Photo booth: Magnolia Photo Booth
Custom booth curtain, guest book: PS Paper

Transportation
Valet: Soiree Valet
Shuttle: Bauer’s Transportation
Vintage cab: Marin Checker Taxi, 415-789-5356

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to see more of this lovely wedding go to….
MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS
LAURIE ARONS BLOG & SNIPPET & INK

these beautiful SADDLEROCK RANCH nuptials
were designed by event planner angel swanson
of LOVE & SPLENDOR….xoxo

congratulations to KATHRYN & RYAN…xoxo

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Planning, coordination: Jenna Lam for Laurie Arons Boutique Events

Photography: Elizabeth Messina

Videography: Sandbox Love

Venues
Getting ready, portraits: Cavallo Point in Sausalito, California
Ceremony: The Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco
Reception: Presidio Social Club in San Francisco

My attire
Dress: Angel Sanchez purchased at Jin Wang
Veil: purchased at Jin Wang
Hair clip: Jennifer Behr
White bridal shoes: Kate Spade
Sparkly flats: Steve Madden

Hair and makeup: Jim Avila

Wedding bands: Stephan-Hill

Ryan’s attire
Suit, shirt, tie: Ralph Lauren
Shoes: Bally purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue
Suspenders: Brooks Brothers

Other attire
Flower girl, Junior bridesmaid dresses: Lula Kate purchased at Bella Bridesmaid
Flower girl, Junior bridesmaid shoes: Payless
Maid of Honor dresses: Amsale purchased at Bella Bridesmaid
Ring bearer suit: Janie & Jack
Ring bearer bow tie: BuyYourTies.com

Stationery
Invitation suite, save-the-dates: PS Paper
Letterpress: Alan Hillesheim
Envelope calligraphy: Betsy Dunlap
Vintage stamps: The Paper Nickel
Day-of details (menus, buttons, coasters, etc.): PS Paper
Day-of calligraphy: Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls

Decor
Personal flowers: Michaele Thunen
Ceremony, reception flowers: Kathleen Deery Design
Tent, Chiavari chairs: Classic Party Rentals
Linens: LaTavola Linen
Lounge furniture: Kathleen Deery Design

Catering
Dinner: Presidio Social Club
Cake: Perfect Endings
Dessert buffet: Perfect Endings
Dessert buffet details: PS Paper
Gelato bike: Noci Gelato

Music
String trio: Lawrence Strings
Boys’ choir: Golden Gate Boys’ Choir and Bell Ringers
Band: Jazz Mafia
Vocals: Crystal Monee Hall
Professional sound: Delicate Productions

Photo booth: Magnolia Photo Booth
Custom booth curtain, guest book: PS Paper

Transportation
Valet: Soiree Valet
Shuttle: Bauer’s Transportation
Vintage cab: Marin Checker Taxi, 415-789-5356

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to see more of this lovely wedding go to….
MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS
LAURIE ARONS BLOG & SNIPPET & INK

december can be so cold…but not for this beautiful blogger bride….
the lovely kathryn of SNIPPET & INK exchanged vows in San Francisco
with the love of her life, ryan, in december 2010….her style & beauty defies words…
to see the amazing details of their wedding day stop by MARTHA STEWART today,
& come back tomorrow for my favorite images from this sweet city wedding…xoxo

this unbelievably stylish wedding was
produced by SACKS PRODUCTIONS

xoxoxo
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to see more of this beautiful wedding…check
out the current issue of INSIDE WEDDINGS

a little more sweetness....

simone & marc are one of the sweetest & most stylish couples ever….

their incredible wedding was planner from head to toe by the amazing SHARON SACKS

simone, a talented designer, created her bridesmaids pretty dresses….simone is an incredible stylist, her clients include christina aguilera, nicole richie & miley cyrus to name a few…she also has the most amazing handbag company SIMONE CAMILLE…i love love love love love love her bags….

their wedding was eclectic & artistic & the only thing more beautiful than
the creative decor was the palpable affection & love between marc & simone

an array of chandeliers cascaded above their guests (most of you know i am
absolutely smitten with chandeliers-so this truly took my breath away)….

the night unfolded into a beautiful mix of dancing & cake….

wishing lots of love & happiness to mr & mrs bretter…xoxo

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consultant SHARON SACKS
bride’s gown CAROLINA HERRERA
floral design MARK’S GARDEN
video PAPER TAPE FILMS
hair stylist PETER SAVIC
makeup BYRON WILLIAMS
invitations RIFLE PAPER
photography ELIZABETH MESSINA

i love this sweet santa barbara wedding…pick up the current
issue of the KNOT for all of the lovely details….xoxoxoxo

xoxo

look for this beautiful wedding in the next issue of BRIDE & BLOOM

OH HOW CHARMING & MAILI PRODUCTIONS & MINDY RICE

“How much do I love you?
I’ll tell you no lie
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?

How many times in a day
Do I think of you?
How many roses
are Sprinkled with dew?
How far would I travel
Just to be where you are?
How far is the journey
From here to a star?

And if I ever lost you
How much would I cry?
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?”

ETTA JAMES