Cathedral Grove at Saratoga Springs Wedding » Saratoga, California

Hallie and Josh were married on a warm summer day in a gorgeous little spot nestled in a redwood forest along the Saratoga Creek. Hallie and Josh chose this location because the redwoods reminded them of where their story began almost a decade ago under the redwoods at UC Santa Cruz. As they told me, “Hallie's roommate was on an intramural volleyball team with Josh, and after attending a few of their games, Hallie started hanging out with the team. Our friend groups mixed, we realized we were both psychology majors, and we started studying together for the classes we shared. Josh asked Hallie out a couple times, to no avail, but nevertheless, he persisted! After a few months of pseudo-dates, we started officially dating sophomore year and made our way through college together. We decided to move to San Francisco after college and have been growing up together ever since.”

The day began at the Juniper Hotel where both of them got ready with their wedding party. Hallie’s brother shared his custom brewed beer with everyone before Hallie presented her bridesmaids and mother sweet thank you gifts. Once everyone was dressed, we headed to Saratoga Springs. As friends and family hustled around to help set up for the party, we completed our group portraits and then spent some time with Hallie and Josh wandering the grounds for their portraits. Their ceremony was officiated by Josh’s good friend from Seattle, Bryan and their vows had everyone in tears. After the ceremony, the party got going with delicious appetizers and drinks before the guests were treated to a picnic style dinner of salads, pasta and barbecued chicken. My favorite part of the day was during their toasts where their parents and close friends all shared hilarious and touching stories about the couple. Once the sun set, the dancing started and Hallie and Josh completed the day with cupcakes and dancing to their favorite 90s hits.

Wedding Hotel: Juniper Hotel // Wedding Venue, Coordinator & Caterer: Saratoga Springs Events & Weddings // Desserts: Jen’s Cakes // Florals: Something Borrowed Blooms // Rentals: WIlliams Party Rentals // Hair: Roots & Rouge // Make-Up: Kate Kraus (Hallie’s Sister) // Hallie’s Dress: Lace & Liberty // Josh’s Suit: Suitsupply // DJ: DJ Aaron Eeg // Wedding Rings: Holden