High School Sweethearts Angel and Teresa Tie the Knot!

Something that I rarely get to see with my brides and grooms is the kind of parents they are. From the moment that I met Angel and Teresa, I could see how much love and dedication they showed toward their children. The way that Teresa talked about her little ones, I could definitely tell she was a wonderful mom.

Angel and Teresa actually met and started their love affair in high school. But sadly, their new love ended when Teresa and her family moved away to Brentwood. Little did they know their paths would cross again many years later, and both would have the wedding they always dreamed about.

I loved working with both Teresa and Angel; they were so easy going about everything, and extremely considerate of my time and help. The day started with both bride and groom getting ready with their entourage in the same hotel, careful not to see each other until ceremony time. Both are extremely close with their families, with all of their children participating in the wedding ceremony.

Teresa even had keepsake momentos from their high school days, which were displayed during cocktail hour. The heartfelt speeches made by Teresa's two sisters, and Angel's brother and sister were very touching to the bride and groom; you could see it in the tears in their eyes. The night was topped off perfectly with a surprise mariachi band organized by Angel's family, the one thing that Angel truly wanted in his wedding. It was a beautiful day for Angel and Teresa.


Ceremony: St. Paul's Catholic Church, San Francisco
Reception: Embassy Suites, South San Francisco
Photographer: David Kim Photography
Florist: Alma's Creations
Cake: Le Gateau Elegant

** All pictures in this blog post by David Kim Photography

A Traditional Chinese Wedding for Veronica & Lawrence

Veronica and Lawrence have to be the sweetest, nicest couple I have ever worked with! I have seen them on several occasions; she is always so sweet, and he is extremely helpful and considerate, I have definitely noticed. What a perfect match!

Their wedding was filled with Chinese traditions. I always love the door games the groom and groomsmen must play to "win" entrance into the bride's house so that he may have her. The bridesmaids came up with great tasks for Lawrence and his buddies to do: push-ups, dancing and singing, not to mention the intimate moments of passing super thin sweed from groomsman to groomsman without being able to use their hands! What a sight to see! The door games usually end with the groom handing over lots of money to finally gain entrance.

The ceremony took place in a small church in the Presidio, later followed up a grand Chinese banquet. The tea ceremony also took place in the afternoon, where Lawrence and Veronica served tea to their family members and received jewelry and red envelopes in return. This wedding wouldn't be complete without lion dancers to wish the couple joy and happiness. Such a beautiful wedding!


Ceremony: Chapel of our Lady, San Francisco
Reception: Grand Palace, South San FRAncisco
PHotographer: David Kim Photography
Florist: PK Art and Floral Design
Cake: Sunset Bakery

**Professional pictures in this blog post by David Kim Photography

A Classy, Modern Wedding at the Flood Mansion

What a beautiful wedding for Serena and Alan at the Flood Mansion! The royal purples, macaw greens, and whites went so well together. Serena and Alan are both from the Bay Area, but currently live in New York where they had moved after both graduating from Ross Business School at the University of Michigan where they had met. Both being so busy, they still remained very organized throughout their wedding planning.

The venue was absolutely stunning, and Serena's centerpieces of magenta orchids on manzanita trees with clear crystals, and fuschia uplighting just added so much more. For their guestbook, guests signed moonstones with one word they wished for the happy couple. It was the courtyard steps where Serena and Alan exchanged their vows, followed by their reception with many warm words from their parents and bridal party. Instead of a bouquet toss, Serena gave her bouquet to her grandmother... how sweet! They danced the night away, and at the end of the night, guests took home favors of custom self image cookies of the couple, very adorable!


Venue: James Leary Flood Mansion, San Francisco
Caterer: Melons Catering
Florist: Poppy's Petalworks
DJ & Lighting: Spintronix
Cake: Montclair Bakery
Hair & Make-up: Wowpretty Professional

*pictures in this blog post by TE staff