For day two of Liou & Darryl’s wedding weekend, they invited an intimate group of family and friends to the beautiful Bella Vista Restaurant to celebrate. Bella Vista, as the name implies, has a gorgeous view of the San Francisco Bay. It’s nestled in the hills over Half Moon Bay, on highway 35. Driving to it from San Francisco, you get beautiful glimpses of the Pacific Ocean, then drive deeper into the Woodside redwoods to find this little jewel.

Here are a few favorites from the day!

Some of the wonderful vendors selected by Liou & Darryl:
Reception: Bella Vista Restaurant
Florist: San Mateo Florist
Hair/Make-up: Aimee Lam’s Beauty Up Close Studio
DJ: Hayes Kolb

Liou & Darryl, thank you for inviting me to capture such a beautiful & meaningful two days!

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Klaudia & Darren were married at the Bella Vista in Woodside, surrounded by close family and friends.  The Bella Vista was such an intimate and cozy location.  It’s nestled in the hills along Hwy 35, with sweeping views of the entire peninsula & bay.  And set along the treeline, we captured some stunning pictures of Klaudia & Darren.   These two were so fun and willing to really trek out into the woods so we could play with the glowy light and majestic height of the trees.  Here are some faves:

I love Klaudia’s radiant smile in this shot!  She’s giggling as everyone is trying to figure out how to bustle her gown, and I think the warmth in her expression makes the glowing backlight a perfect compliment to the image.

There were so many fun shots from the day!  These are just a few.  For more, view their slideshow or register to view their images online.

Finally, I had to include just a few of the details shots. Karen Baba of Plan Decor created a beautiful setting with her floral & event design!   I loved the way the reds in the flowers complimented the natural woods and views of the restaurant, while also perfectly matching the vibrant energy & playfulness of Klaudia & Darren.

Thank you Klaudia & Darren for inviting me to share and capture your beautiful wedding!