Haley + Gabriel, Stern Grove | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

“We brought you cookies….think of them, if you will, as a ‘parting gift'” Haley said as she handed me a bag of tastiness at the end of our initial consultation. And this is how Haley and Gabe won my heart. Seriously, bring me a delicious bag of ANYTHING and I will love you forever.

Haley and Gabe are so unique and so true to themselves, which is why I loved photographing their beautiful yet sligtly quirky Stern Grove wedding so much. These two met via a Craigslist personal ad. They share my shameful obsession with the three toed sloth (see their cake topper below…). And they have a quick wit. All things considered, we were a great match and I was so honored to be able to photogrpah their unique wedding nestled in the eucalyptis trees of Stern Grove.

The two were married at a private ceremony in a little meadow which was officiated by their friend and Gabe’s bandmate (and… his fabulous mustache….) Heartfelt sentiment followed by extreme high-fiveing.

The reception with family and friends was a unique, laid-back celebration which included a taco truck dinner, jukebox, and most importantly a petting zoo. Yes, a petting zoo… complete with baby goats and … wait for it…. an alpaca (named Jack… we are on a first name basis.).

Thanks Haley + Gabriel for sharing your day with me. And Jack…. thanks to Jack, too.

Special thanks to my awesome husband Mike for taking the next three photos :

Venue: Stern Grove, San Francisco CA

Bride’s Dress: Mignon
Hair/Makeup: Sherrie Long
Jukebox: Video Amusement
Rentals: Abbey Party Rentals
Taco truck: El Tonayense
Mobile Petting Zoo: Little Explorers Petting Zoo