Victoria is so thoughtful, caring and loving. She made our…read morewedding truly special, from her garden and bubbles, flute and flowers, art and ships with cake, champagne and photography captured by her artistic eye. Book your wedding here, trust us. City Hall weddings are so overrated! They don't serve you cake and champagne, or even make your personals like Victoria will.

Victoria is an enormous help, always available should you have any questions or concerns. Their…read morewebsite is clean and easy to navigate, very straightforward. It's was so easy to book with them. We thank you for your kindness Victoria! Thank you for working with us!

My partner Nilo and I were married in this incredible church on July 4, 2014. Christ Episcopal…read moreChurch and Campbell Hall and Garden is the most incredible, beautiful place for a wedding. We had three places to choose from for our wedding and Christ Church was by far the best place imaginable! Nilo and I never dreamed of having a church wedding. We have been together in a committed same sex relationship for 19 years. When the law prohibiting same sex marriage was toppled in June 2013, we knew immediately we wanted to marry in Sausalito as it was the site of one of our first dates back in 1995 and figured prominently in our lives since then. While looking for a venue, we stumbled on Campbell Hall using a Google search. I sent an e-mail to the address listed inquiring about the Hall and within minutes received a response from the rector, Father Chip Larrimore, saying that not only could we use the Hall, we could be married in Christ Church and he would be honored to perform the ceremony. I was floored. Nilo and I, both Catholics, stopped going to Church some years ago. We had no idea the Episcopal Church was so accepting and welcoming. We went to see this incredibly beautiful church last July (2013) and met Father Chip. We knew as soon as we walked in that we would marry there and booked the date for July 4, 2014. We also started attending this beautiful church built in 1882 and became members in January 2014. Neither Nilo nor I had ever experienced such a welcoming community in our lives. We live in South Hayward and drive 57 miles every Sunday to attend Mass there with our new "faith family". While some of the reviewers listed "cons" along with their "pros", I have no "cons" to mention. Everything was incredible. While parking is limited, we hired a shuttle service which was quite reasonable to bring our guests up to the church and take them back. Pure Luxury was the service and they did a wonderful job. It took all the stress out of parking for our guests and they all had a great time on the short ride up the hill. Our reception was held at the Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito. Guests parked at Spinnaker and were shuttled to and from the church from there. We used Campbell Hall for lunch for our wedding party and for a short cocktail hour immediately following the wedding before our reception began. The Garden, which is adjacent to the Campbell Hall and across the street from the Church, is so beautiful and the best of our wedding photos were taken there. The entire wedding was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I am attaching some photos of the church and our wedding day there. We videotaped the wedding (although the first 6 minutes were lost...UGH!); the link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT0Z_5vJSMQ. Listen to Father Chip's sermon if you want to know how incredible he is as a person and as a priest. I know you will love this church as much as Nilo and I do. 100% recommended for your wedding and if you have never really been into going to church...check it out. You might be as surprised as Nilo and I were by what you find there! Feel free to contact me directly via email at thomasjohnbauer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Campbell Hall was the perfect spot for my wedding reception! I loved the Arts & Craft design and…read morethe beautiful garden. And on top of that, the gorgeous view of the San Francisco Bay at twilight was unforgettable. The building itself has a traditional feel and high ceilings, and the French doors on each side let in the breeze. We put the bar on the veranda, which was a great spot for those who wanted to step outside and enjoy the evening air. There's a huge, newly renovated kitchen, which my caterer loved, three bathrooms, and even a small nursery with a crib for babies. The music (sound) level was fine from my acoustic trio, and there's a built-in speaker system for those who want to use it. Many of my guests stayed in Sausalito Hotels and walked to the wedding, in historic Christ Episcopal Church across the street. I've gotten loads of compliments from guests on my unique and charming Sausalito wedding. Thank you Campbell Hall!

8/31/2019: My first daughter held her wedding here. First, parking and walking on the grounds…read moreproved egregiously difficult for disabled folks plus, the Church was humid inside with no proper ventilation aside, portable fans which were not circulating air throughout the Church. Seriously, I was sweating bricks despite, wearing a very lightweight, Mother Of The Bride wedding outfit; still, I felt pity for the men who wore suits because it was unbearably humid while the wedding commenced. There were over one hundred guests attending the wedding which attributed to more heat enveloping the Church's already humid atmospheric conditions; in addition, the bathroom facilities were highly inadequate servicing one hundred guests. The caterers cut corners refraining serving cheese despite, the Mexican cuisine was supposed to have been paid in advance, serving tacos, burritos, and enchiladas! DOH~I won't be attending Church services here-EVER.

I was here for a wedding several years ago and remember how much I enjoyed this lovely venue. And…read morenow my daughter will be having her wedding here in the summer & I am just delighted. The grounds are beautiful and natural and offer gorgeous views of the bay. Linda, the venue caretaker is super friendly and accommodating.

5 Stars - The Perfect Dress & The Perfect Experience!…read more Helen was an absolute dream to work with during my wedding dress journey! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable, supported, and truly cared for. As a nervous bride hoping for everything to fall into place, Helen's patience and kindness meant the world. She provided me with a variety of beautiful options to try on, was incredibly communicative throughout the process, and helped me find the perfect dress--within my budget! Her eye for design is amazing, and she really knows how to help brides feel confident and beautiful. Her team was also fantastic--quick with alterations, transparent about timelines and pricing, and so warm and welcoming. I felt genuinely loved and cared for every step of the way. Helen is incredibly talented and exactly the kind of person you want by your side when choosing your wedding dress. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any bride-to-be. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!

Helen and Irina are the ultimate wedding dress team! I could not have been happier with my one of a…read morekind Helen Miller custom dress. It was everything that I wanted: elegant, ethereal, and whimsical. Prior to finding Helen's Bridal shop, I had been to about 10-15 bridal shops around the Bay Area and was even talking to international designers. Helen's place was my last stop and I was about to go with another dress I wasn't 100% sure about, until I got that "feeling" while trying on dresses at And Something Blue. Helen's dresses are unique and exude elegance + class. She is a true visionary. Her prices for a custom dress are incredibly low and cannot be beat. She has her dresses made in Europe, so if you are looking for a European feel in San Francisco, this is the place for you. Irina was also an expert on what to do on all things alterations. It's clear she has an incredible depth of knowledge that few seamstresses have. I cannot recommend Helen and Irina enough!

fast and friendly!!!…read more reasonable prices. outside service so no worries about covid

I always prefer coming to Frank for fingerprinting and notary services. Recently, I came to get…read moreeight notarized signatures. I arrived about 3:10 and by 350 we were done. I didn't realize so much time had passed and that's because he's so pleasant to converse with. As we were getting the notaries completed, I had to call an attorney to get a little bit of information. He was so patient and helpful. I love that it's such a comfortable setting on his patio. I highly recommend Frank for any of these type services that you need.

My partner and I got engaged at the end of February. I had a simple proposal plan of taking her…read moreout to San Francisco's iconic Pier 7, where I would drop down on one knee and try to fool her into thinking that a lifetime with me really wouldn't be that bad. Fortunately, the delightful Duende duo of Ken and Brady were on hand to beautifully capture every single moment (not to mention from every single angle) for eternity. This alone would've been worth five stars. But what really puts Ken and Brady over the top is their professionalism and desire to go above and beyond! I had first contacted Brady back in December to discuss this surprise proposal idea. We soon met in person, signed off on a contract, and then planned out every single detail of how they would hide, where I would drop to one knee, which direction I should face, what exact time the sun would be setting, what to do in the event of an emergency (like an idiot tourist suddenly blocking line of sight), etc. Leading up to the big proposal, I was understandably a trainwreck of nerves, but absolutely none of this was due to worrying about the photographers possibly dropping the ball. But then mother nature decided to make things interesting. Even during the driest winter that we've had over the last godzillion years, it decides to dump rain on my parade. Thankfully, Ken and Brady had me prepared ahead of time with an oversized translucent umbrella, and were both willing to brave the wrath of our one-day typhoon season in order to get the perfect shot. By sheer serendipity, the rain decided to stop just before we made our way onto the pier. By even sheerer serendipity, a schmuck like me got the most amazing person to say yes. As we were walking back towards Embarcadero as an engaged couple, Ken had a brilliant idea of posing us in front of some active F-Market trolleys. The results truly speak for themselves. Finally, one little insider secret for you Yelping lovebirds. I had originally contacted a few different wedding photographers in hopes of shooting my proposal. Ken and Brady weren't just the photographers whose portfolio I most admired, but they were also the cheapest! So go and book them for your event before they come to their senses and jack up their prices. Keep in mind however that I am calling first dibs on DuendePhoto once we finalize our wedding date.

A belated but very big "THANK YOU!" to Brady and Ken of Duende Photo for their extraordinary…read moreexpertise and professionalism in capturing our Napa Valley wedding July 2017. If I could reach through the yelp screen and grab you by the collar I would say "you're in the best hands with Duende. Period." We searched far and wide for innovative, evocative risk takers who would snap the expressions, energy and emotions of the day more than the usual details. We wanted rebelliousness and artistry not cookie cutter standards. Duende far exceeded our expectations, were incredible collaborators and I only wish the day could have lasted longer so we could have worked with them even more. We can't recommend them highly enough. Fans for life.

Bernard photographed our chapel wedding on such short notice. He was responsive and timely. He did…read morea phenomenal job--he went early to scout out the venue and different locations around to shoot. We never felt rushed and things went naturally because he was so personable. He captured fun and special candid moments and got perfect family portraits--our family members felt comfortable communicating with him (even without our introductions!) and were themselves around him. Bernard was clear about when the pics would be edited and ready to view, and then he delivered accordingly. He totally went above and beyond in the editing process--we can tell he really took his time with them. We were happy with the results--a mix of shots that were clear and vibrant in color, yet true and natural. He even worked with us to edit as we wished--for example, we wanted a close-up of a particular shot, so he produced a very special one on-the-spot, which we ended up framing for our parents. Bernard was fun to work with and now we have beautiful photos to remember that special day. We're glad we went with him!

Bernard was awesome! We had such a great time! He thought of everything, was totally prepared. He…read morescouted the area where we got married and found this amazing spot I had no clue was there! He got some fabulous shots and edited my photos, it was sooo hard to pick which ones to actually print. He was professional, yet fun, very organized and helpful. He's not just my go-to phtographer but my friends use him a well for their family photos.

Hiring Post & Beam Co to document our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made! We were so…read moreextremely thrilled that this busy husband and wife team had our date available. Laura is quick to respond to email and answered all questions I had regarding price, travel, engagement photos, video, wedding day timeline, etc. My husband and I first met Laura and Coday in SF before our engagement photo shoot and I have to say I was quite nervous. After chatting with them for a bit I definitely felt at ease and didn't feel like my shy awkward self. Laura really knows how to capture that golden moment and Coday is such a trooper, he carried our belongings all over so we wouldn't have to worry about them. We had such a blast with them we didn't want the day to end and most importantly our photos turned out AMAZING! We had the hardest time choosing which photo to use for our save the date announcement...we ended up using 4 :) On our wedding day we decided to do a first look (highly recommend) Laura and Coday got to our venue early, on their own time to scope out areas for the perfect shot. They really went above and beyond! During the ceremony and reception they were doing their thing and I hardly noticed them. I have no idea how they got some of the photos, some sort of photography wizards! Laura truly listened to what was important to me and they delivered! The photos and video are just phenomenal and we will cherish them for a lifetime. We really couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you thank you Laura and Coday for making our day SO special and capturing those priceless moments. We hope to work with you two again in the near future!

Laura and Coday shot our wedding in 2014 and it was perfect! They are very professional and fun and…read moretook amazing candid shots. Not only are the pictures great, but the packages and pricing are so reasonable! I had Laura make a wedding album for me and it was so nice to have her sort through all the photos and them together in a way that flowed perfectly. In addition to our wedding day I also did a boudoir shoot and recommend every bride do this!!! Laura made me feel so comfortable and it is one of my favorite things I have done. I highly recommend Post & Beam Co for any bride and groom!

Cherlyn was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding photographer. It was reassuring to have…read moresomeone with Cherlyn's experience and knowledge with us before our ceremony at SF city hall, it made us feel more prepared. She confidently navigated the space and guided us through our photos. I had some anxiety around being photographed, but right away Cherlyn made me feel comfortable. I genuinely felt like we were in good hands the entire time and I'm grateful she was part of our day. The sneak peek photos Cherlyn sent us so far are absolutely beautiful, I could shed a happy tear each time I look at them. She captured our day so perfectly. We are excitedly awaiting the development of our film photos and super 8 video. We cannot recommend Cherlyn enough to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer who makes you feel completely at ease.

My wife and I hired Cherlyn for engagement and wedding photos, and we both agree that it was the…read morebest wedding decision we made. Neither of us is naturally the most comfortable having our photo taken, but Cherlyn immediately made us feel at ease in our engagement session, and the photos came out so beautiful. My wife also surprised me with a book of boudoir photos that Cherlyn took as a wedding gift, and they are breathtaking. After our wedding, Cherlyn sent us a sneak peek the very next day, and we were in tears looking through the photos. We truly never imagined that we would have such beautiful photos of the two of us, so we have been just blown away by Cherlyn's work. We can't wait to get the full gallery. Cherlyn is a really special person, and we will cherish these photos forever. Thank you Cherlyn!

We absolutely loved Wendy Chhabra, "The Freckled Photographer". She was outstanding! Not only did…read moreshe capture the most stunning and candid moments throughout the day, but she made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Her ability to blend into the background while still capturing every key moment was incredible. She had an eye for those perfect shots--especially during our photoshoot by the infinity pool, where the colors of our outfits popped so beautifully. We first found her through the magazine, Real Weddings and loved her photography, but we truly fell in love with her after speaking with her. She has such a calm and gentle presence, yet was clearly excited about our wedding. Wendy worked with our limited budget, took breathtaking photos, and even submitted us to that magazine! Beyond her talent, we feel like we've gained a personal friend. We couldn't have asked for a better person to document such a special day!

In my previous life I was a professional wedding photographer. So when I recommend another…read morephotographer, they really have to meet my highly strict criteria. They must be able to look for the light, have a sharp focus, and beautifully frame the subject. They must direct the people so that the photo is realistic, natural, and free flowing. It's been 2 years since Wendy took my wedding photos and I can still appreciate her love for the art. She was polite, prompt, and kept all her dates of when my photos would be completed by. Thank you Wendy for capturing one of my most important days of my life, you are truly gifted.