Marina and Audrey were married on the last day of Pride Month, surrounded by family, friends, and the best evening light. Their celebration was a joyful mix of laid-back energy, meaningful traditions, and thoughtful details that reflected their love story.

The day began at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn with two familiar faces—Baby and Archie, their dogs, who I’d first met in the redwoods during their engagement session. In the hotel room we had an impromptu, sweet, and low-stress session with the pups, a delightful way to include them in the day without the added complication of bringing them to the ceremony. From there, Marina finished getting ready at the Fairmont, which has no shortage of beautiful corners for portraits, while Audrey headed over to Cornerstone.

The ceremony at Cornerstone was officiated by a close friend, which made everything feel intimate and connected. At one point, Audrey’s best woman dropped the rings into the grass—a small mishap that had everyone laughing before the vows continued. We wandered through the sculpture garden for portraits, finding playful ways to work with the art scattered across the property.

I always love being introduced to traditions I haven’t seen before. On the card table sat a pair of wooden wedding ducks, a Korean custom symbolizing peace, family, and fidelity. It was a quiet but deeply meaningful detail that tied seamlessly into the flow of the day.

The florals carried so much personality. Tiger lilies paired with citrus—lemons, limes, and grapefruit—created a palette both soft and bright, perfectly complementing the multicolored wedding party dresses.

Even cocktails told their story. Guests sipped on the Archibald—bourbon, Aperol, amaro, and lemon—and the Baby Dog—gin, lemon, simple syrup, sparkling wine, and a lemon twist—named after Marina and Audrey’s dogs, also featured on the custom napkins. Cornerstone’s range of cuisine offerings was on full display, from the prosciutto and melon bites to pork belly gua bao, and later in the night, truffle fries to keep the dance floor fueled. After dinner, Audrey’s sisters gave a toast that had the entire tent laughing and crying in equal measure, I love all of the images of guests in various states of crying sad and happy tears.

As the sun set, golden hour light poured in. While no one can control the weather, this perfect timing was all thanks to the excellent planning and coordination of Luciana and Masumi from Events by GS. We slipped into the vineyards and gardens for portraits, and later, outside the reception hall, fire pits and Adirondack chairs offered a quieter space to rest under the moonlight. Inside, on the dance floor, just as the party reached its peak, a rainbow banner unfurled behind the DJ reading: It’s Pride, Honey—the perfect punctuation for the final weekend of Pride Month. One of my favorite frames from the night is of two lovers by the fire, the moon hanging above—a peaceful counterpoint to the high-energy celebration inside the tent.

What stays with me most from Marina and Audrey’s wedding is the balance of fun and ease. There was laughter when the rings went missing, tears during toasts, joy when the rainbow banner dropped, and quiet contentment by the fire at the end of the night. With Luciana and Masumi guiding everything so smoothly, Marina and Audrey were free to simply be present—and that’s what made their day feel so full of life.

Many thanks to the Vendors that made this all possible:
Wedding Planner & Invitations: Events by GS (Luciana and Masumi Guerrero-Shibatsuji)
Photography: Hazel Photo
Wedding attire: Thuy Custom Clothiers
Florist: Empress Floral
Hair and Makeup: Whimsy Bridal (Katie Donaghy)
Tunes: DJ Christie Heart of Gold DJs
Videographer: Ian Chin Photography
Cake: Flour & Bloom Cakes
Venue and Catering: Cornerstone Gardens
Officiant: Elana Kessler (friend)