A Sparkling Christmas Time Wedding at the San Francisco University Club and St. Dominic's Church
The sparkle of the holiday season in San Francisco was the backdrop for Bianca and Zan’s vibrant wintertime wedding! These best friends and actors from Los Angeles have that perfect mix of chemistry: they really know how to have an incredible time together, are madly in love, and clearly have a solid foundation. They were amazing to photograph and to witness how supported they are by their community of family and friends!
The wedding party at the University Club’s library.
Their ceremony was held at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in San Francisco’s Lower Pacific Heights, a gorgeous cathedral full of stained glass and gothic touches. The bride was stunning in her Basque waistline wedding gown!
The bride and groom step up to the sanctuary.
A birds eye view of the ceremony at St. Dominic’s Church.
Just married!!
In their pre-wedding consultation, the couple told me how much they love black and white film photos. Which is absolute music to my ears! Their black and white film photos are sprinkled throughout their wedding, when the timing and moment felt right.
After walking down the aisle, we gathered the family for photos in the church. Then headed outside for some fun wedding party photos and then just our couple! Everyone could feel their pure JOY! Outside the church, cars driving past gave honks of congratulations.
I think we can all agree that there is nothing classier than a vintage Rolls Royce as a getaway car for the newlyweds!
Cheered on by their best friends, the couple heads off to Nob Hill for their reception at the University Club!
The San Francisco University Club, all glowy at twilight!
A big shout out to the wedding party who was both supportive and super helpful to the couple all day long. They brought the cheers and energy, and also helped me move the furniture for this photo!
Their reception was all aglow in deep reds, rosy pink hues, and the glittering lights of San Francisco as a magnificent backdrop! The floral arrangements by C&M Fleuri were perfect for the cozy and elegant vibe. To add to the drama, (pun intended) the coupled added a thespian touch to their reception decor with some of their favorite plays spread throughout the tables.
The winter wedding dinner reception is now guest ready!
Abigail from Jade & Castle beautifully laid all the decor and brought the bride’s vision for their dinner to life! The bride and groom had a peek before inviting their guests in, and some tears of joy were shed!
Enjoying every minute of their wedding day together!
There’s nothing quite like a wedding toast at the University Club with the city all lit up behind you, and a cozy feeling that you are in a room with all of your favorite people!
Cutting the sweet cake in front of the Christmas tree!
The guests moved from dinner to downstairs for the dancing and enjoying the balcony views, while the bride had help with bustling her dress to get ready for dancing!
The first dance!
The best wedding dance floor is where EVERYONE is on the dance floor!
Congratulations to the newlyweds!
Vendor Credits:
Planner: Jade & Castle
Ceremony: St. Dominic’s Church
Reception & Catering: The University Club of San Francisco
Florist: C&M Fleuri
MUA: Laquer & Lashes
Musicians: Corelli Strings
DJ: DJ Aykut
Bakery: Pretty Please Bakeshop
Photography: Sonya Yruel
Film Lab: The Find Lab
Check out this other winter time wedding in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park!