When a couple has such an effusive and vibrant love, they are a pure joy to photograph! It was truly an honor to photograph their late summer at the Claremont Hotel and the Brazilian Room in Berkeley. The two hail from San Francisco, and I first had met Alicia when she was the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding that I also had the absolute pleasure to photograph! Alicia and Toño with their guests, definitely knew how to have fun on their wedding day. They fully embraced the day with romance, a full-on choreographed dance, and moments of true bliss. These two are so in love and were so happy to get married!

Getting ready at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley.

The dapper groom, Toño and his best men.

Views of the San Francisco Bay from the Claremont Hotel!

This gorgeous “something blue” antique art deco necklace has been passed down in Alicia’s family.

Cute jute gift bags for each bridesmaid.

Alicia looked stunning! I loved how the top portion of her dress with the bead work is removable, which she took off later at the reception.

A beautiful chuppah, bright florals, the green Berkeley hills, and some coastal bay fog came together for the perfect ceremony setting!

These beautiful arrangements were created by Kirk Wilder of Acme Floral Co.

Besties! I had the absolute honor of photographing Alicia’s best friend’s wedding a few years earlier. It was so fun to see Allison again, and she also made Alicia’s wedding cake!