Mouseover Monday 4 - The Bridge

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A reflected view of the Bay bridge, seen in a restaurant window.

Also, you must check out the Ball of Light photos! Astounding. And amazing how much work goes into each one.

Truman!

More of this delicious dude on the blog very very soon.

Natalie and Travis Part II - The Details

I simply had to give the details their own post because quite simply - they were stunning. I suspect it might have had something to do with the time Natalie had on her hands in Scotland, waiting for the slow US government to finally grant her a visa, but whatever the reason, the results speak for themselves.

I ask you, how many brides think of everything their guests might need, whether publicly or privately?

Also, I was completely in awe of Natalie's ability to walk effortlessly in these stunners. That's like 5 inches of heel!

She made her bouquet. And the boutonnieres for the men. Now that's a wife worth having! And isn't that hat darling?

I'm always so happy to see a bride who knows herself well enough to choose a color other than white. And this dress made Natalie look fab!

Their bubbles . . .

And this is some sort of Scottish traditional whiskey peace cup. It's called a quaich, and no, please don't ask me to try to pronounce that!

Natalie put a sixpence in her shoe for good luck . . .

The hors d'oeuvres they had looked fabulous! Scallops wrapped with bacon, chicken skewers and spring rolls, oh my!

They also created a marvelous candy table.

Just in case you were nervous about making conversation, there were boxes of interesting questions on every table . . .

And some after dinner mints . . .

The food was gorgeous as well!

And I know this doesn't strictly count as details, but the masks originally intended for the kids somehow made their way onto adult heads with some hilarious results! Travis, I've always felt you were really a lion. Or - what is that animal exactly?

Thanks again to Nat and Trav for a wonderful day. Here's to many many more like it for both of you.

Some Wood

Sometimes I see beauty everywhere and I wonder if I'm a bit crazy. I mean, the lines in this old wooden door, the texture, the diagonals, they fascinate me.

But would normal people even care? It is, in fact, just an old door. Whatever paint was once on it has long since cracked and peeled and chipped and weathered away. I'm sure if you ran your hand over it you'd come away with fingerfuls of splinters.

Maybe it's enough that I find it lovely. This blog is not a democracy. (No one ever elected me.) But still, I'd be interested to hear what you think. Is there beauty in the mundane?

Natalie and Travis - San Francisco Wedding Photographer

If it hadn't been for Amelia, and for Russia, Natalie and Travis might never have met. See, Amelia knew that Travis was pretty amazing, in fact she told Natalie, but Natalie didn't pay proper attention.

What none of them knew was that he would be more than amazing for Natalie, he would be perfect. And through a slightly complicated maze of parties, and roommates, and first dates on her birthday, it started to dawn on Natalie that Amelia was right. Travis was pretty darn great. So great that he climbed a fence for her and braved the Russian police.

And so great that both of them could endure waiting more than 7 months for her to finally get her fiancee visa and come to the United States. Having personally watched Travis wait, I'm so glad they're finally together. That we could all watch them come together this past weekend in San Rafael, and make it official.

The ceremony and reception were held at the Embassy Suites hotel in San Rafael.

And did I mention that my favorite thing about this wedding is the kilts?! I could just die!

Natalie's father Graham flew in all the way from Scotland to give her away.

The ceremony was short, but sweet. I think the highlight might have been when Travis accidentally promised to love Natalie 'conditionally.' Oops!

Loren, way to pose!

And aren't those rings great? How many girls get to have three rings?
                                     

Outside, things got a little frisky . . .

That's right, no shoes. This is how we roll in California.

And what could be better than bubbles?

Travis, Natalie, thanks so much for letting me share this special day with you, one that you'll remember forever. I know you'll be amazing going forward. (Just don't forget to thank Amelia!)

*And come back on Friday for Part II - The Details!*

Natalie and Travis Sneak Peek - San Francisco Wedding Photographer

This past weekend I was lucky enough to photography Travis and Natalie's wedding in San Rafael. Come back on Tuesday for the full post!