Jennie’s sister told what was, perhaps the funniest MOH speech story I have ever heard.  It involved a facebook photo of David doing a shirtless handstand at their dance troupe practice, and Jennie’s sister calling “SHOTGUN!”.  So the story goes, that Jennie told her, no problemo- she was not interested anyhow. 

Cut to August 2012, to one of the loveliest weddings I have ever seen, complete with the perfect wedding kiss on our Mission Blue Lawn.  Jennie and David’s wedding was incredibly beautiful, despite the ridiculous wind that blew in (pardon the pun, but since Jennie is an English Lit nerd like me, I hope she will approve) just in time for  their outside ceremony.  Perhaps, due to Andrew Weeks skill with a camera, the wind actually enhanced the photos because, man, does her dress blowing in the wind add some incredible drama. 

With a dinner in sage greens in our lovely Verbena Room, and a trolly car to escort the guests up to the chapel for dancing, Jennie and David had a picture perfect wedding.  Expert detail handler Lisa McNichol of And Something Blue planned the day, and flowers were done by a family member.

Whitney and Jason went on many of their first dates at Cavallo Point, so it seemed natural, despite settling in Texas, to host their wedding at the Lodge.  They chose to put roots down in Marin, in a different way- by starting their married life here. Even more symbolically, they donated a Monterey Cypress tree, which our wonderful landscaping team planted for them, right next to the chapel where they hosted their wedding ceremony.  A Monterey Cypress can live a hundred years, and grow as many feet tall, so it is a perfect symbol for Whitney and Jason to return to each anniversary.

The wedding itself, designed by Julie Nunn Martin and Molly Hale  of I Do! Wedding and Event Design and captured by Enluce Photography was one steeped in traditional loveliness with silver and black linens, and jewel toned flowers by Loop Event Arts in antique silver vessels.  Dramatic olive trees softened the space, and silver uplighting bathed the room in a soft glow.  The child attendees were at the forefront of Whitney and Jason’s priorities, and the photos, filled with laughter, dancing and play demonstrate how much fun all of the guests had- young and old alike.  The evening was finished with a candy station, and homemade array of desserts- cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries and cheesecake bites- from the Cavallo pastry department.

If you had asked me a few of years ago, my thoughts on wedding videos, I might have said they were not my favorite part of the wedding.  I have to say, that in my four years at Cavallo Point, this opinion has truly shifted, thanks 100% to all of the incredible wedding videographers in the Bay Area.  This video of Natalie and Bob’s beautiful wedding by IQ Videography is a great example of the incredible artistic value, and beauty of a good wedding video.  And, as a friend in the industry recently reminded me, there is no better way to keep all of the truly personal wedding moments- speeches, vows, and the walk down the aisle, alive in your memory.

http://www.iqvideography.com/blog/2012/6/18/cavallo-point-wedding-natalie-bob.html

Photos of this gorgeous wedding planned by Simone Lennon to come soon!

Jessica and Jeff had their first date, kayaking in the moonlight on the bay at Cavallo Point.  I am not sure it gets much more romantic than that, so it does not surprise me that when the time came to get married, they chose Cavallo to host the wedding (lucky me!).  The wedding was personalized, warm and cozy from the monogrammed blankets around the fire-pit to the “his and hers” signature drinks- Jessica’s favorite Greyhound during cocktails, and Jeff’s Manhattan served after dinner. The bride’s uncle, Mike Stone, designed the beautiful flowers.  Ingrid Nelson from Myrtle and Marjoram so perfectly captured the beauty of this day.  I love that she took extra care to photograph the touches that were special to the couple, such as the vintage cake topper that was first used by Jeff’s parents, 49 years earlier.  Planning by the always amazing Lisa McNichol of And Something Blue.