A Wedding Story

Andrea & Michael

Bently Reserve, San Francisco

San Francisco Bay view from the bride's getting-ready room at Claremont Resort & Club
Bride and family reflected in a window while preparing for the ceremony
Bridesmaid fastening the mother of the bride's dress before the wedding
Bride laughing with her bridesmaids during morning preparations
Bride sharing a quiet moment with family in the getting-ready suite
Bride relaxing with her mother and bridesmaid before putting on her gown
Bridesmaid having her makeup applied beside a sparkling lamp
Bride smiling as a bridesmaid enters the room with her veil
Wedding guests laughing together during the morning preparations
Bride and her mother reflected beneath a framed map of Berkeley
Bride arranging her tulle wedding gown at Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley
Groom's father helping him fasten his bow tie
Groom holding his dog while dressed for the wedding
Bride playfully spreading the full skirt of her wedding dress
Mother of the bride fastening the back of her lace gown
Groom checking his reflection while getting ready
Bride laughing with her bridesmaids in burgundy dresses
Groom and family preparing a cross necklace before the ceremony
Bride greeting her father for an emotional first look at the Claremont Resort
Silhouette of the bride beside a framed Berkeley map
Sunlit bridal portrait beside a window before the ceremony
Bridal portrait against the deep blue bookshelves of Claremont Resort & Club
Black-and-white portrait of the bride leading her wedding party
Close-up of the bride's cascading red rose bouquet
Bride and bridesmaids raising a toast inside their limousine
Creative bridal portrait reflected in artwork and window light
Bride greeting her grandparents at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension in Oakland
Groom and his father waiting inside Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
Bride walking down the aisle with her father and red rose bouquet
Bride entering Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension for her Oakland wedding ceremony
Grand wedding ceremony beneath the golden mosaic dome of the Oakland cathedral
Bride and groom standing before the icon-covered altar
Priest placing ceremonial crowns above the bride and groom
Wedding guests watching the Orthodox ceremony in black and white
Bride, groom and wedding party gathered beneath blue church windows
Priest leading the wedding service at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
Family members seated beneath the church's glowing blue windows
Black-and-white portrait of grandparents watching the ceremony
Bride and groom participating in a candlelit Orthodox wedding ritual
Black-and-white view of the bride descending the church stairs
Bride greeting her bridesmaids outside the church after the ceremony
Newlyweds embracing beneath the cathedral's golden mosaic dome after their vows
Artistic portrait of the bride and groom framed by blue church windows
Wedding party celebrating on the steps outside the San Francisco church
Newlyweds crossing a downtown street outside the Bently Reserve
Bently Reserve wedding photography with the couple in a dramatic illuminated passageway
Bride and groom embracing above a downtown San Francisco street
Urban wedding portrait on a staircase amid the San Francisco skyline
Bride and groom framed on an interior balcony at the Bently Reserve
Bride entering the Bently Reserve reception with live drummers
Newlyweds dancing to traditional drums inside the Bently Reserve
Groom waving a handkerchief above the crowded reception dance floor
Bride holding a handkerchief while guests dance around her
Wedding guests clapping during a traditional reception dance
Bride and groom dancing together beside a live drummer
Newlyweds smiling as a reception guest delivers a speech
Wedding guest watching the reception speeches from her table
Bridesmaid giving a toast beside the flower-filled sweetheart table
Parents of the bride listening to speeches in black and white
Bride dancing with her father beneath warm ballroom lights
Newlyweds sharing a romantic dance in the Bently Reserve ballroom
Father of the groom delivering a toast to the newlyweds
Groom smiling as he gives a speech beside the sweetheart table
Bride dancing with an older family member at the reception
Grandparents applauding during the Bently Reserve wedding reception
Wedding party raising glasses behind the ornate sweetheart table
Bride dancing hand in hand with her mother
Bridesmaid laughing with guests on the reception dance floor
Bride joyfully playing a large drum during the celebration
Groom dancing at the center of a lively circle of guests
Bride and groom spinning beneath patterned light in the ballroom
Groom waving a handkerchief while dancing with wedding guests
Bride twirling her wedding gown across the dance floor
Newlyweds posing beside their ornate red-and-gold wedding cake
Bride descending the Bently Reserve staircase with her wedding party
Bride carrying candles and bouquets through a circle of guests
Bride dancing with glowing candles during a traditional wedding ritual
Groom lifted above the crowd during the Bently Reserve celebration
Bride raising her bouquet overhead on the reception dance floor
Bridesmaid holding the bridal bouquet during the bouquet toss
Bride and guest celebrating with the orange rose bouquet
Newlyweds kissing on a softly lit balcony inside the Bently Reserve
Bride laughing with her bridesmaids during the late-night celebration
Bride and groom embracing in a blue-lit doorway at the Bently Reserve

With love,

Alex Stark

RedSphere Studios

More Weddings→