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Mills College Oakland Wedding Caili Chung Photography

The first time I talked to Allison on the phone, she told me about how cool and confident Jen seemed when they first met. And she claimed that she liked Jen from the very beginning. Seeing Jen effortlessly spin glowing bulbs of light on their wedding day, it was clear that Allison’s first impression was […]

Allison and Jen’s Wedding at Mills College

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Caili Chung Photography

This wedding was everything San Francisco. Camille and Bryan exchanged rings at SF’s iconic City Hall. The seating chart detailed a map of the peninsula. The tables were named after popular San Francisco streets. And they finished the celebration in Fisherman’s Wharf, right next to the Pacific ocean and Ghirardelli’s Square. The details were absolutely […]

Camille & Bryan’s Iconic San Francisco Wedding at City Hall & Fisherman’s Wharf

La Hacienda Moraga Wedding Caili Chung Photography

As I waited in Saint Mary’s Chapel for the beginning of the wedding ceremony, one of the guests gestured to me. “Have you met the bride?” he asked excitedly, “She’s absolutely gorgeous.” I told him that I had met the bride before and agreed with him – Denae is stunning. And the best thing is […]

Denae & Randy Red Wedding at La Hacienda

Muir Beach Wedding Photography Caili Chung

Brittany’s bouquet had succulents that she grew herself. Their tables had wooden centerpieces Karl had prepared by hand. They used Brittany’s mom’s recipe, a recipe Brittany had used since childhood, to make mini cakes with actual vanilla beans. Karl even had limited edition blue shoes shipped from New York. After all, they had “super stupendous […]

Karl and Brittany’s Wedding at Muir Beach Community Center

Mill Valley Wedding Caili Chung Photography

“What we have in mind for our wedding is something small and intimate but full of love!” That’s how Ingrid pictured her wedding when we first started talking. And that’s exactly how I would describe her wedding now that it’s finally happened. Ingrid and Marcos are an incredible couple and even better people. They’re that […]

Ingrid & Marcos’s Wedding at Piazza D’Angelo, Mill Valley

Big Cottonwood Canyon Utah Mountain Wedding Caili Chung Photography

When Alicia said she was getting married at Big Cottonwood Canyon and she really wanted to capture the beauty of this mountain, my heart sang. We were Pinterest buddies for months and even before we met, I could tell we were creative kindred spirits and our photography wants and style were exactly in sync. I […]

Russell & Alicia’s Mountain Wedding at Big Cottonwood Canyon

Salt Lake Cactus & Tropicals Wedding Caili Chung

Love is real. This wedding could have convinced any nonbeliever of that. And I’ve been itching to share these images. I’ve been sharing them with all my friends and family behind the scenes, and everyone commented with, “Oh, they look so in love” or “Wow, she’s gorgeous.” This day had all the spectrum of beautiful […]

Tiffany and Logan’s Blue & Pink Wedding at Salt Lake Temple and Cactus & Tropicals

I got to know Melissa and Jason when we took their engagement photos and I thought they were incredible people. But on their wedding day, I got to know their friends and family, and they were equally as amazing to be around with. One moment that especially stuck with me (other than their Dancing with […]

Melissa & Jason’s Pink and Orange Backyard Wedding in Walnut Creek

Berkeley Brazilian Room Wedding Caili Chung Photography

These two…! Wait actually, let me start over. EVERYONE PRESENT AT THIS WEDDING! I fell in love with Tim and Isabel and all the friends and family that came to celebrate their special day. Watching all the close friends interact– laugh, tease, grab and pull each other to the dance floor– was a clear reminder […]

Tim & Isabel Spring Wedding at Berkeley Brazilian Room

Park Wedding Bay Area California Caili Chung

I counted down the minutes until I could open my computer and look through these images. I did so at the soonest opportunity and what I saw did not disappoint. I was filled with so many emotions– laughter, awe, and everything in between– going through their pictures. I don’t think that anyone who sees how […]

Ingrid and Josue’s Navy Blue Wedding