Tag: Vivian Sachs Photography

wedding | angela + don

A hundred hearts would be too few for Angela and Don to carry all their love for each other.
Bamboo stalks seemed to sway with the gentle breeze as we snapped away during this momentous day.
We could see the little turtles in the pond perk their heads up at the sound of distant laughter as guests arrived.
The sun was warm and the lighting was as magical as it was almost theatrical.
It was as if someone had cast a spell of serenity on Angela and Don’s special day in the lush oasis of the Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. 

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VENUE // Hakone Gardens, Saratoga CA

wedding | ashlye + magnus

When we asked how they met, Ashlye recalled “a tall handsome blonde guy walking into the Tipsy Pig one fateful Thursday evening,” who happened to be Magnus. Ashlye was there playing wingwoman for her friend so she thought Magnus would be perfect for her friend. After two failed attempts of setting Magnus up with her friends, Magnus finally asked Ashlye out on a date. Ashlye said no. Then he asked her on a hike to Half Dome with him, to which she said yes. Two years later, Magnus proposed to Ashlye at the top of Half Dome, and she said yes again 🙂

Ashlye and Magnus both said yes to each other in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on a beautiful day that ended in a magnificent new moon night. Congratulations to the lovely couple!

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VENUE \\ The Royal Playa del Carmen

wedding | molly + nate

Molly and Nate. Sweetest and the most fun-loving.molly2 molly3

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For their wedding, they wanted to have a pig roast for all their family and friends to enjoy because it was something they did annually, so why not combine a tradition with a very special occasion they thought. Roasted pig, whiskey, and a live band to kick off a night of dancing… Not a bad idea and it was clear that everyone had an awesome time celebrating with them.

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Much love to the very sweet couple!

VENUE \\ B RESTAURANT, San Francisco

engagement | jenna + dimitri

Our session with Jenna and Dimitri was in the hills of Orinda at their home. It was a pleasant surprise when they proposed to have a myriad of activities they wanted to include in their session. Chickens, canines, a rope swing, a tandem, and finally a glass of whiskey 😉

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engagement | natalya + alex

Alex and Natalya’s engagement session couldn’t have been more perfect. They were ready to go when we met up with them and Alex had the whole itinerary for the session planned out. Locations were scouted and wardrobe were all in check and it was really great to see them have fun with all the little details of their 1920’s themed shoot 🙂

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Congratulations to Alex and Natalya!

engagement | melinda + cuong

We’re super excited about Melinda and Cuong’s engagement. When they had mentioned bringing their little pup, Alexa, we didn’t expect her to be the cutie that she would be. See for yourself. These photos couldn’t have come at a better time too. Alexa definitely does the “Miley” better than Miley.

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