Peter Gravener
Creative Editor
Ball 'n' Chain
The theme of ‘ball and chain’ is both tongue-in-cheek and chic. From the gold miniature ball and chain on the gorgeous letterpress invitations, to the distressed vintage chains for the wedding table, this tableau interprets that ironic term of endearment "my old ball 'n' chain" with sophisticated wit and charm.
Boys from Brazil
Purple
in just the right amount looks brilliant in the California sunshine.
Pale grey tablecloths are paired with crisp white napkins tied with thin
ribbons and lavender sprigs. The Brazilian couple created their own arrangements
of protea and wildflowers in simple white vases.
High Art
Guests dine before a house-sized Gerhard Richter in an evening of art and celebration. Sara and Evan were married at the architecturally stunning deYoung Museum in San Francisco.
Magical Mystery Tour
The original Fab Four, circa Sargeant Pepper's, would have relished this
weekend-long celebration at Costanoa
Lodge and Camp on the Northern California coast. The couple was greeted
by a serene Buddha and circus performers in the huge India-themed tent.
Sea Ranch
Firecracker-red paper ribbon woven through old weathered fences leads the guests to a beautiful seaside field. The ribbon continues up the side of a large barn, creating a gorgeous backdrop for the ceremony. The color is repeated in the Asian-inspired reception.
Something Blue
Maida & Josh chose Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma, California, for it's contemporary architecture and sweeping Topher Delaney designed gardens.