Some weddings unfold with a quiet confidence — unhurried, intentional, and deeply rooted in meaning. This December celebration was one of those days.

We began with portraits in places that held personal significance for the couple. Their first date took place at Blue Bottle Coffee in the Fillmore, so we returned there together, letting the soft winter light and familiar textures set the tone. It felt relaxed and natural — like slipping back into a shared memory rather than creating something new.

From there, we made our way to Alta Vista Park as golden hour settled in. Warm light washed over the hillside while the city stretched out behind them. There was no rush — just laughter, movement, and quiet moments of connection as they took it all in.

As evening approached, we arrived at the Legion of Honor — a venue that balances grandeur with calm elegance. Guests gathered for a cocktail hour inside the museum galleries, wandering through art and sculpture as conversations unfolded naturally. Dinner followed in the Legion Café, where candlelight, florals, and thoughtful details transformed the space into an intimate setting despite its scale.

Later, the celebration came alive. Desi Offbeats filled the room with music, and the dance floor quickly became the heart of the evening. Generations moved together — dancing, laughing, fully present — creating the kind of energy that can’t be planned, only felt.

Throughout the day, my focus was on more than what the wedding looked like. I paid attention to the in-between moments — glances exchanged across the room, hands finding each other mid-song, quiet pauses amid the celebration. These are the moments that linger long after the night ends.

To the couple: thank you for trusting me to tell your story. And for couples considering the Legion of Honor, it’s a remarkable space if you’re drawn to celebrations that feel timeless, intentional, and grounded in meaning.

Vendor Team

Planner & Designer: @2the9sevents

Venue: @legionofhonor

Catering: @gracestreetcatering + @jalsacatering

Rentals: @ampartyrentalsinc

Photography: @mdeacreative

Florals: @poppycart.co

Entertainment: @desi_offbeats

Hair & Makeup: @paintedladiesforever

Transportation: @pure_luxury_transportation

Film by (the amazing) Chad Santo Tomas, @ChadtheFilipino

Chad is a Film Director, Cinematographer & Colorist, Creative and Cinematographer of @oofstories, Director/Writer @pagbabalik_film.