California Road Trip pt. I : Suits and Weddings

Our five week vacation to California has come to an end and I'm excited to share some of our highlights with you. The trip was really all that it was meant to be and I couldn't feel more blessed right now. Seeing the faces of my "other family", breathing in the warm coastal breeze, eating Mexican food every other night and enjoying the free spirited atmosphere that's so unique to this country, was exactly what my heart needed. 

We stayed in the Bay area (San Francisco) for the first week, because we had the honour to attend the wedding of these two extraordinary people. The thing is, during my relatively short life, I've already been to countless weddings. I've seen numerous beautiful brides and handsome grooms, distinguished decorations, breathtaking venues and mouthwatering foods. I know there are many who can't seem to understand the point of putting a ring on it and spending too much money on just a party. Why go through the trouble? This wedding felt like an answer to that. Even though the event was planned with care and everything and everyone was absolutely beautiful (seriously, when was the last time you saw a bride this gorgeous??) it wasn't about those things at all. It wasn't "just a party". It wasn't about making everything seem flawless and perfect. It was an invitation to their hearts and their journey. We got to be part of a vulnerable and powerful moment where two people committed their lives to honor and serve each other. In a world where marriage has lost it's meaning, they stood against the grain and declared their vows not to be afraid of other peoples failures, setting their own standards regardless of any statistics. They showed that they're not afraid and that's one of the corner stones of a lasting relationship.

Instead of wearing the traditional dress, I opted for something a little more modern. The suit. If I wasn't still such a beginner in photography and hadn't forgotten to bring my flash to the wedding (that's why some of the pictures are also a little blurry), you would be able to see my purple heels. They did bring a nice pop of color to the look, but now you just have to imagine it there :)

Have an interesting and eventful weekend! 

Stay tuned for part II!

xxx

Photos by me

Editing: Eino Manner

Suit: Zara

Silk shirt: Vintage