Lili Durkin Photographer - San Francisco, Carmel, and Napa Wedding Photography

Carmel-By-The-Sea Engagement Photography : Amanda and Kevin

Lili — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:56:16 +0000

Amanda and Kevin are getting married this spring at The Memory Garden in Monterey. Since they live in and love the area so much, they chose Downtown Carmel and Carmel Beach for their engagement photos. We had a great time walking around the streets of Carmel and getting our toes wet in the ocean.

San Francisco Engagement Photographer : Amanda and Paul

Lili — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:32:44 +0000

I just adore these two- we had a great time exploring SF for Amanda and Paul’s engagement shoot. Amanda is the owner of a vintage rental company, One True Love Vintage Rentals, she has some fabulous finds! Their Radonich Ranch Wedding is coming up in just a few short weeks. Can’t wait!!

San Francisco Engagement Photographer : Erica and Phil

Lili — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:00:49 +0000

Phil and Erica’s Cinnabar Hills Wedding is right around the corner. Here are a few images from their San Francisco engagement session. Phil and Erica are big time cookie connoisseurs, so we started at their favorite cookie haunt, Anthony’s Cookies. They treated me to some delicious cookies, and I have to agree, Anthony’s has the best cookies- crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and oh so tasty! We then made our way to the Headlands- what a lovely way to spend an afternoon!

Outdoor Art Club Mill Valley Wedding Photographer : Li and Ibrahim

Lili — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:34:05 +0000

Aspects of Ibrahim’s Moroccan heritage and Li’s Chinese heritage blended seamlessly into this totally Californian wedding. They were married at the Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley on a gorgeous July day. Li had three beautiful dresses in honor of each of their cultural influences. Chinese appetizers were served during cocktail hour and delicious Moroccan dishes were served family style for dinner. I really loved the multi-cultural feel of this wedding- it was beautiful!!

Vows…

Gah! This dress!

A sensible bride always has a cute pair of flats on hand along side her wedding shoes.

Oh Li, you are beautiful!

Li and Ibrahim were surrounded by their history both before they knew each other and after. Not only were they surrounded by their fun and loving family and friends, but their history hung in prints all around the room- love.

Moroccan dress and an ice cream bar.

Chinese dress and the photo booth!

Point Lobos Ridge Estate Wedding Photographer : Lauren and Vlad : Part 2

Lili — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:43:40 +0000

Welcome back for part 2 of this Carmel-by-the-Sea wedding.

The menu cards included some of Lauren and Vlad’s favorite recipes.

Lauren made these sweet favors for their guests… Orange Peel and Brown Sugar Body Scrub and Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake.

Lauren and Vlad, congratulations on your marriage and your move across the country! Vlad, I am excited to hear about your successes at one of the hottest companies around!It was an absolute pleasure to photograph your wedding- I wish you both a lifetime of love and laughter together.

Point Lobos Ridge Estate Carmel Wedding Photographer : Lauren and Vlad : Part 1

Lili — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:19:24 +0000

This Carmel wedding, high on a ridge overlooking the gorgeous coastline was one (if not the most) beautiful weddings I have ever witnessed. Point Lobos Ridge Estate has become my dream home- seriously… it is spectacular in every sense of the word. I hope to have many reasons to return! Lauren and Vlad, as you can see are a stunning couple. Lauren- you are radiant, a rare beauty that draws people in with your poise and intelligence. It was an honor to document your day!

This day really was incredible, including the weather! Sunshine blessed the ceremony and then the most beautifully romantic fog rolled in about 20 minuted afterwards. With a wine tasting station, family style dinner, vodka shots, and dancing on the patio up in the clouds, I couldn’t get enough of this wedding. A special thank you to my assistant Crystal for being my second set of eyes!

This gorgeous event had lots of contributers…

Wedding/Event Planner : Heidi Hughett of Coastside Couture

Venue: Point Lobos Ridge Estate

Florist: Linda at Country Essences Flowers

DJ: Music Your Way

Caterer: Classic Catering

Rentals: Chic Event Rentals

Video: Peri at Big Time Video

Come back tomorrow for more from this beautiful wedding!

Carmel Wedding Photographer : Rehearsal Dinner : Lauren and Vlad

Lili — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:39:33 +0000

Lauren and Vlad held their rehearsal dinner on a chilly night in June at Wedding Rock in Carmel. With cozy blankets hanging over the back of chairs, candles on the tables, libations to warm from within, and amazing food by Roli Roti, spirits were high! After dinner, Lauren and Vlad led their guests down luminarie lined steps to warm bonfires for smores. What a wonderful way to welcome their guests for this Carmel Destination Wedding Weekend!