I was so excited for Megan & Will’s wedding, they are one of those couples that are so happy, easy going and just delightful really, I just could hardly wait for their wedding day to arrive. The day began at Rosewood in Menlo Park, a beautiful new property with a gorgeous view of the valley. Jean Marks, my friend and wedding coordinator, was there to handle all the details and ensure a smooth day for the couple and their families.
I started off with Megan and her mom, where she was getting ready.
Megan chose this incredible one shoulder wedding gown by Oleg Cassini. Combined with her natural timeless style, Megan made a modern style look effortless & chic.
Will and the guys are having pre-ceremony espressos in the bridal suite. The suites at Rosewood are actually cottages, (like small houses) and are perfect for weddings, as you have several bedrooms for getting ready, plus a kitchen, patio and large living room for entertaining guests. Plus it looks like they come with espresso machines!
After Megan & Will’s “first look” we took care of family portraits in the lobby at the hotel. Then we headed over to Portola Valley Presbyterian for the ceremony.
The ceremony was officiated by Megan’s father, who has officiated over many, many weddings. So it must have been a real treat for father and daughter both to have him perform the official duties. The ceremony itself was very brief.
And they are married!
We found this gorgeous little path leading into the redwoods just to the right of the church. What a perfect spot for photos right after the ceremony!
The ballroom at the Rosewood Sand Hill is absolutely gorgeous. The room is done in tones of soft buttery yellow, which gives it a very flattering & elegant look. I especially love the walls. Megan & Will chose a simple palette of wedding whites for their flowers, which works perfectly in this room. J Floral Arts did the wedding flowers.
Both dads gave heartfelt toasts to the newlyweds.
After the ceremony, Megan removed her veil and added a flower to create a different look for the reception.
Megan and Will worked with Weddings on Film to create a love story video that they shared with friends and family. The film shared the story of how Megan & Will met as well as how they got engaged. It was both touching and funny, and the guests really enjoyed it.
Besides the official story Will gave us on the video about the engagement, Will’s mom gave us another perspective on how the proposal went down. Quite an entertaining story!
Will is a big fan of espresso, and the couple wanted to share this with their friends and family. It’s the little touches like this that really personalize the experience for guests. Rosewood set up this self serve espresso station.
Right before sunset, we slipped outside to take a few candid portraits on the lawn at Rosewood. Congratulations to you both Megan and Will!
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I just love the green bridesmaid dresses with the orange flowers. And that church is REALLY complicated to get good photographs. Of course, YOU guys did an amazing job.