Drone Footage San Francisco Wedding: What’s Actually Allowed
Planning • August 2026 • 6 min read • By Ema Drouillard Drone Footage San Francisco Wedding: What’s Actually Allowed Thinking about drone footage for your San Francisco wedding? Here’s what’s legal in Bay Area parks, what’s flatly banned, and what to do instead — before you book anyone. If you’re hoping for drone footage […]
Labor Day Wedding San Francisco
Seasonal & Holiday • September 2026 • 9 min read • By Ema Drouillard Labor Day Weekend Wedding San Francisco | 3-Day Celebration Warm September weather, a built-in three-day weekend, and a date that closes out summer instead of interrupting it. Everything you need to know about getting married on Labor Day Weekend in San […]
Marin County Marriage License: How to Get It (and Your Certified Copies) All in One Trip
Marin County • July 1, 2026 • 6 min read • By Ema Drouillard Marin County Marriage License: How to Get It (and Your Certified Copies) All in One Trip Getting a Marin County marriage license is one of the easiest parts of the whole process — if you know the order to do things […]
DIY Bridal Bouquet Tips: The Bouquet Should Never Steal the Show
Bridal Tips • July 1, 2026 • 5 min read • By Ema Drouillard DIY Bridal Bouquet Tips: The Bouquet Should Never Steal the Show These DIY bridal bouquet tips will help you create a bouquet that’s elegant, comfortable to hold, and beautifully photographed — without letting it steal the show from you on your […]
Women’s Equality Day Wedding San Francisco
Seasonal & Holiday • August 2026 • 5 min read • By Ema Drouillard A Women’s Equality Day Wedding in San Francisco Most wedding dates are chosen for the weather, or the venue, or because it just felt right. This one comes with a story already built in — about equal choice, equal voice, and […]
July 4th Wedding San Francisco
Seasonal & Holiday • July 2026 • 6 min read • By Ema Drouillard Getting Married on July 4th in San Francisco Your anniversary will always fall on a national holiday. The whole city puts on fireworks. It sounds perfect — and it can be. But there’s one thing about July 4th in San Francisco […]
Ceremony Before a Catholic Wedding: Chosen Union, Commitment Ceremonies, and Catholic Convalidation Explained
Wedding Planning By Ema Drouillard My SF Wedding Ceremony Before a Catholic Wedding: Chosen Union, Commitment Ceremonies, and Convalidation Explained Thinking about a ceremony before Catholic wedding plans are finalized? There’s a way to mark this moment meaningfully — but the type of ceremony matters deeply, and not every option is the right fit. I […]
Bay Area Wedding Ceremony Types: Which One Is Right for You?
Wedding Ceremonies • June 2026 • 6 min read • By Ema Drouillard Bay Area Wedding Ceremony Types: Which One Is Right for You? Not every couple is in the same place. Some are ready to make it legal. Some want the commitment without the paperwork — yet or ever. Some are already married and […]
Micro Wedding San Francisco: Do You Actually Want a Ceremony?
Bay Area Reality Check • May 2026 • 5 min read • By Ema Drouillard Micro Wedding San Francisco: Do You Actually Want a Ceremony? After 25 years of Bay Area weddings, I’m seeing something different in 2026. More couples just want to be pronounced — and that’s completely fine. Here’s how to figure out […]
What Actually Makes a Wedding Meaningful
Wedding Planning What Actually Makes a Wedding Meaningful — And Why It Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune By Ema Drouillard • [Publish Date] • 7 min read After 25 years of officiating weddings in the Bay Area, I’ve noticed that the most lasting moments almost never come from the biggest budgets. Here’s what research […]