Andrea and Alexander had found their absolute dream venue – the historic Kohl Mansion in Burlingame – and then they realized that a lot more had to be done to actually host their wedding there… so they turned to my company, A Day Like No Other, to help them fill in all the myriad details that, in the end, come together to a great wedding celebration.
We had eight months to make it happen – and this time went by very quickly. On a breezy, sunny Friday in April, the Big Day had finally come!
For bride Andrea and her bridesmaids, it began with hair and makeup services (Beauty by Cherie); then, with the help from her bridesmaids, she stepped into her elegant wedding dress… and look how radiant she is!
Time for photos (by Frank J. Lee Photography)!
What’s missing? Her bridal bouquet, of course! (All flowers by Narose).
Now she’s ready for her First Look…
… on the main staircase of the Mansion.
Every single time, this is such a special, intimate moment between bride and groom. Truly priceless.
And now, it’s couple’s portrait time! Having fun …
Peekaboo!
On to more official wedding photos…
… like this…
… or this…
… or that one!
Soon enough, guests were arriving (all 200 of them!!)…
… and the ceremony began in the elegant Green Room of Kohl Mansion, with a friend of the couple officiating.
The Kohl Mansion staff under the leadership of Events Director Denise Severi had done the complete setup – not only for the ceremony, but for cocktails and dinner as well, florist Narose had prepared impressive altar arrangements, and our DJ/MC Paul Burchfield of Big Fun Disc Jockeys provided beautiful music – while photographer Frank Lee and videographer Martin Meyer of martinFILMS captured it all.
Meanwhile, Lucia’s Bar Company had set up the bar in the Courtyard, ready to serve guests right after the ceremony, and Ginger Cafe Catering was ready to serve hors d’oeuvres.
The newlyweds had, of course, even more photos to take:
Time for dinner in the double-height Great Hall at Kohl Mansion!
The dinner table centerpieces by florist Narose were literally glowing in fresh Spring colors, and the Sweetheart Table got special treatment.
What’s happening after dinner? Cake Cutting! The cake and an impressive dessert buffet had been provided by Always Your Bakery Cafe – look, how pretty!
There was one more highlight of the celebration, of course: dancing – and for those who’d take a break, a photobooth.
One thing’s for sure: Andrea and Alexander GOT their dream wedding! Congratulations!