The one regret that I have about not attending my senior prom at San Francisco’s City Hall is that I wasn’t able to spend time in such a stunning architectural gem. As this sweet elopement, captured by Jasmine Lee Photography, proves, City Hall is the perfect backdrop for an equally gorgeous couple. And the details—the Bride’s clutch, the bright bouquet, and the couple’s stylish outfits—make it all that much more special. Take in all the pretty here.
From the beautiful Bride… When I thought about my dream wedding, it was always just the two of us. The idea of eloping felt so romantic and intimate and in the end it was just perfect for us. Once we had decided to elope, San Francisco City Hall just felt right. I loved the idea of running away to get married at city hall and there isn’t a more beautiful city hall than San Francisco’s. Even though it was just the two of us, my family and friends sent me off with some wonderful mementos that made the day really special, including a lovely vintage blue handkerchief (something blue), a beautiful mirror for touch-ups (something new), my mother’s sapphire earrings, and my grandmother’s sapphire and diamond ring (something old and borrowed… and blue, too). The whole day was pretty emotional. I cried getting my makeup done that morning and during the ceremony, but after the ceremony I felt so effervescently happy!
Since we eloped, having photos to share with our family and friends was really important to us. We found our photographer, makeup/hair, and flowers online and they were all amazing! I even ordered my shoes and dress online. We’re so happy with how everything came out!
The rest of the day was wonderful too. After we left city hall, we hopped in a cab and went to a great bakery recommended to us by some local friends, Tartine, for some cake, of course! We finished off the day walking through beautiful San Francisco, sharing an umbrella on a rare rainy day, and introducing my new husband to my favorite pizza in the whole world (Escape from New York!). It was the perfect day!
Photography: Jasmine Lee Photography | Floral Design: Church Street Flowers | Wedding Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg | Shoes: Stuart Weitzmen | Hair & Makeup: S Studios | Groom's Suit: Brooks Brothers | Venue: San Francisco City Hall | Bride's Jewelry: Borrowed/Heirloom | Clutch: Kate Spade