Old World Meets Modern Industrial in this San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Amy + Logan met in the men’s clothing department at Nordstrom while Amy was working there as a stylist… So, we weren’t surprised when they were dressed to the NINES. And, coolest part — Amy actually found her planner + designer, Elise of Brannan Events, from a previous Green Wedding Shoes feature (you can find it here: Pantone’s Greenery Inspired this Glamorous Styled Shoot). Since Amy wanted to emulate the design of that editorial, but with a twist, a ton of the original creative team got to be involved, including: The Poffs, and Tumbleweed Floral Truck!

As Amy + Logan live in Berkeley, they knew they wanted to tie the knot in the iconic city of San Francisco. Their ceremony was held at the historical Saints Peter and Paul Church and their reception at The Pearl, had a modern industrial twist!

Let’s take a peek at how all the GWS magic came together in the photos snapped by The Poffs!

The Details

black invitation

To kick off the overall mood with a modern + industrial style, A+L chose this invitation suite from Paper SourceJBG Designs hand-lettered the envelopes.

wedding rings

Bella Belle Shoes

Those Bella Belle shoes are a DREAM.

Modern San Francisco Wedding

The Florals

Erin Cole Wedding Dress

The design was focused around a fun, yet neutral color palette with romantic Old World details and a touch of industrial influence.

white anemone bouquet

Anemones + peonies were the focal point of this creamy bouquet Tumbleweed Floral Truck crafted. Plus, tons of textured greenery, for good measure, of course!

Modern San Francisco Wedding

The Outfits

Modern San Francisco Wedding

How stylin’ are these two?! Amy donned a strapless Erin Cole gown from Jin Wang.

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Dig Logan’s dapper look? It’s from Tailors’ Keep!

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

The Ceremony

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Our Musical Choices

Processional: Bridal Chorus by Wagner

Recessional: A Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn

First Dance: At Last by Etta James

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

How’s this for a fun wedding exit?!

The Newlyweds

Modern San Francisco Wedding

We wanted to have a mix of traditional and modern elements for our wedding. Having two venues — our ceremony in a Catholic church and our reception in an industrial loft — helped us achieve both ideas.

getaway car

How darling is this classic getaway car with all the greenery? LOVE!

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

The Pearl has a gorgeous rooftop space, making the perfect location for cocktail hour + golden hour photos!

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

After our traditional first dances, we had a surprise Indian dance performance. It was a unique way to incorporate Amy’s culture and get everyone on the dance floor. The room immediately filled up with energy and everyone was having fun watching and dancing along.

The Reception

Modern San Francisco Wedding

The rest of their reception was on the main level of The Pearl, which features a suspended topiary and amazing art installations by local artists!

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Take a look at that zigzag formation!

Modern San Francisco Wedding

The color palette consisted of white and sage, with pops of navy and kumquat orange! Amy wanted a lot of organic texture, so Brannan Events & Design stitched linen + gauze table runners from La Tavola.

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Floral plates from Casa De Perrin lined the table and added a sort of Old World feeling.

Modern San Francisco Wedding

A jazz band set the scene for the most epic, rooftop cocktails… and they had an oyster bar! A+L surprised all their guests with an Indian dance group that “crashed” the wedding — to kick start the dancing!

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Modern San Francisco Wedding

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

Ask your family what is important to them and try to incorporate their ideas. They have been looking forward to this day just as long as you have and their love and support is very important during this process.

gold fleck wedding cake

Taste Catering crafted this refined cake. How darling is the gold foil?

sparkler exit

We absolutely adore this combination of traditional and modern… and the fact that Amy got connected with so many of her vendors through GWS!

Congrats, you two! For more of their celebration in The City, take a peek at this film from The Poffs:

photography: The Poffs // venue name: The Pearl, San Francisco, California, USA // event design: Brannan Events & Design // planning: Brannan Events & Design // florals: Tumbleweed Floral Truck // wedding dress: Erin Cole // wedding dress boutique: Jin Wang // bride's shoes: Bella Belle // bridesmaid dresses: Lulu's // getting ready robes: PosyRobes // hair stylist: Tay C Styles // makeup artist: Cheek to Chic // groom attire: Tailors’ Keep // groom's shoes: Zappos // videography: The Poffs // paper goods: Paper Source // calligraphy: JBG Designs // catering: Taste Catering // cake: Taste Catering // tabletop rentals: Casa De Perrin // furniture rentals: Bright Event Rentals // linen rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen // music: Hit Waves Unplugged & Heart of Gold DJ // officiant: Saints Peter and Paul Church // balloon arch: Zim Balloons

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