Kinfolk Dinner | A Messy Meal

 

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending and photographing the latest Kinfolk Dinner, A Messy Meal,  in San Francisco. The dinner was inspired by the theme wabi-sabi, a Japanese word centered on the acceptance of imperfection.

 
 

Chef Stephen Beaumier thoughtfully prepared our dinner and also taught the techniques for making gnocchi. The room was beautifully brought together by a talented group of women including Katy Elizabeth, Natasha Kolenko and Elle Luna, who created the lunar mural as a backdrop for the event.  

 

Shell + Jon

Remote Island Getaway with Rock Paper Square 

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Always ready for an adventure,  Rock Paper Square and I teamed up to create this fun outdoor, camping shoot inspired by the beauty of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We took real life (and in love!) couple, Jon and Shell, out to the remote Sidney Spit Island for a day of hiking, picnicking, music making and camping. The whole island was theirs for the day, to get lost in love and explore the beauty of nature and each other.

 

 
 

Yu Nong + Alex

Alex and Yu Nong made a trip around the world to get married at the beautiful Starling Lane Vineyard on Vancouver Island. The couple lives in Singapore but have close ties to the Pacific Northwest and loved the charm and scenery of the area. Their wedding day started with a traditional tea ceremony followed by their vow exchange in the middle of the rose garden. 

Thanks to the full team of vendors for making this such a beautiful day and congratulations to Alex and Yu Nong! 

Planning+Design : French Kiss Events //  Florals : Verbena Floral Design // Food : The London Chef  //  Hair : Conscious Hair by Elena //  Makeup : Melanie Baird  //  Venue : Starling Lane  //  Cake : Ruth and Dean