i was so moved by the way tierney and amelia's entire community came together to make their dreamy wedding day possible. so many people had a hand in its design and creation. there were friends stringing lights on ladders, spreading tablecloths, setting up a sound system and arranging just about every element of their day. on top of that, it happened to be the day of one of the major power outages in marin county, which meant they had to scramble to find a generator and enough candles and batteries to ensure they could still have a reception. i was in awe when i arrived to see a group of friends who had already collected suitcases full of supplies and were working tirelessly so that tierney and amelia wouldn't have to worry about anything. it was a beautiful reminder of the power and love of community.
outdoor art club is a gem of a venue that i absolutely adore. easily accessible for all (located downtown mill valley) yet it has a tucked away in the woods feel, with a little grove of redwoods and gorgeous gardens throughout. the clubhouse was built in 1904 shortly after the founding of the nonprofit women’s organization, now a historic landmark. it’s as welcoming and unpretentious as can be.
one of the sweetest parts of their wedding day was when, after the ceremony, they walked a couple blocks together with their officiant / bestie to the nearest mailbox to mail in their marriage certificate and make it official. it was such a fun celebratory moment. i have so much love and gratitude for being a part of this day.
for more venues with a similar vibe in northern california, here are a few i love: rachel + gina at venture retreat // vanessa + dan at hacienda de la flores