Monday, July 23, 2012

The Fairmont, San Francisco

There's really nothing quite like this venue. Hosting an intimate wedding with just your closest people couldn't be more perfect, and that's just what Ali did for her family and friends. Fun facts about the Fairmont: the movie "The Rock" was filmed there, it houses the infamous Tonga Room, and (for all you museum people) it was added to National Register of Historic Places in 2002. 

The day started with Jenn and I arriving to one of the beautiful luxury suites and meeting all of Ali's fun and boisterous family. People had flown in from all over the world just to celebrate with these two sophisticated people. 

Here are just a few of the beautiful details of the penthouse suite. 








Paul Blackfield captured all of these amazing moments and was kind enough to send them over to me. We started with hair, then a light lunch then it was off to the penthouse to help Ali get glam and stay calm in the serene bathroom. Ali requested a look reminiscent of Old Hollywood, yet still natural. I placed some soft individual lashes at the corners and she provided her favorite coral long wear lipgloss. Her skin couldn't have been more perfect, she absolutely glowed. Ali looks so happy! 

(Loving Jenn's purple ombre.)











It was really great working with Jenn, and we'll be reprising our work together again in August! Congrats to Ali and Felipe - best wishes for a wonderful life together. 

Monday, July 2, 2012

This Weekend...

Phew! One day it was June 30th. Then the next July 1st! Where has the time gone? 

Here are a few images from this weekend - two weddings. The first was my cousin Melissa who married her long time love Alex at the Shannon Community Center on Saturday. (For those of you looking for a spacious and affordable venue, this is a great option!) We cousins had a great time hanging out, eating, and making silly faces for the camera. The first picture is of Melissa holding back tears and trying not to smudge her makeup after reading Alex's card. 





And of course it's always a good time when I get to hang out and dance with my dude. 


Then came Sunday. Ali chose the Fairmont, San Francisco for a perfectly intimate wedding. Her sisters and family were so nice and fun to hang out with. I can't believe I got to wander around the penthouse and check out all the gorgeous details (billiards, kitchen, BIDET!) where Mick Jagger and JFK have stayed. Wish I had time to go to the infamous Tonga Room... maybe next time! 





Needless to say, I'm pretty exhausted. Resting up for the remainder of wedding season!