Mrs. Plumeria, San Francisco
Age and Occupation in 06: 22, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, High School Teacher
Engagement Date: December 30, 2005
Wedding Date: May 12, 2007
Venue: Hotel Ballroom
About Me: I love all things artsy and unique, and it has become a passion of mine to incorporate these attributes into my wedding (and become DIY royalty in the process). Other than dreaming up projects for the wedding, my latest hobbies include working on my computer, playing with my cute pet bunny, or shopping at Target/Barnes and Noble with my fiance.
A Huge Sneak Peek
April 10th, 2007 @ 6:07 pm by Mrs. Plumeria
So originally, I wasn’t planning to post our pre-wedding bridal portraits up for all to see. But then, after thinking about it a little bit, the most important person has already seen me in my dress, so why should I care if others do as well? 
Consider this post a sneak peek to the actual wedding day… at least wardrobe-wise.
Our portraits were taken by our wedding photographers, Garrett and Matt of GB Photographers. This was our second time having a photo shoot with them, the first being for our engagement photos, and it was really like meeting with friends this time around — we had a blast! The time spent with them was fun and relaxed, and the photos really show it. They suggested going to Fort Point, a historic landmark dating back to the Civil War, located at the very base of the Golden Gate Bridge. This partially hidden building is gorgeous, with amazing brick arches, spiraling staircases, and historical pieces to view throughout its rooms.
[Above photos from Fort Point website]
Fort Point might not seem like your typical location for a bridal portrait shoot, but that’s what I loved about the idea to start — there’s a certain beauty in the contrast between the subjects and the background that Garrett and Matt captured skillfully. And after Garrett sent back over 300 of our photos from that day, that fact has only been magnified, a million times over! Here’s a few for your enjoyment…
Goosebumps = a tribute to super clear photography, I suppose! … I was freezing! Despite its sturdy brick walls, the fort is windy and extremely cold. If you plan a sight-seeing visit, a strapless dress should definitely NOT be your attire of choice.
And… I got to wear my wedding band for a day!
The roof of the fort has a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge…
And… one more location, suggested by Garrett and Matt based on what they’ve gotten to know about us over the past several months. These images are so indicative of us, and they were SO fun to take! 
We love Target!!
37 Responses to “A Huge Sneak Peek”
I’m speechless! Don’t take it the wrong way(the pictures are gorgeous), but that first Target photo on the scrolldown made me gasp- I think it’s the best of the bunch! I love it! Congrats!
Awww you guys are adorable… and your pictures look amazing– I too am a big Target (pronounced tar-jeh hahah) fanatic! I love that place… you should turn these pictures in to “trash the dress”– even though you weren’t trashing, but it looks like you guys had a blast with your session!
o wow — those photos are awesome! i love the one with just you with and the brick walls. i love shots of the bride and groom against great architecure! we’re going do ours against the architecture of downtown Dallas — wish we had a bridge to work into our pics!
although i haven’t decided yet, my FI has been going with me to help me pick out my weddin dress. he’s so good too! he’ll suggest something that i never even considered and it will turn out to be the best fit for me.
love the photos! my faves are you guys dressed up juxtaposed against the vaulted brick building, you in the dimly lit room, and the target pics. oh wait, that’s pretty much all of them.
i’ve never made it down to fort point but i do know the winds are super strong there! i love all the pictures…especially the fun ones at target. haha. those are all great shots!
My favorite one of the bunch (and it was hard to pick a favorite since they are all so wonderful) was the one at target standing in front of the building when your veil is blowing in the wind. So beautiful!
Gorgeous! My favorite has to be the big shot of the Golden Gate… it looks like you guys are cake toppers!
Cute pics esp. from my home-town … Bay Area!
I was just going to say the same thing Miss Lemon said! I love that one and the one of you in a cart at target! theyre so cute and fun! you look gorgeous
I just love the fact that you both look genuinely happy in every single shot. Yay, happiness!
I had the pleasure of meeting Miss and Mr. Plumeria and they really are a beautiful couple in every way and that shows in their photos. They are both warm, kind and most of all, fun!
Your photos are gorgeous! I love the Target too! It looked so much fun.
The Target halo is priceless!
Glad you got the opportunity to take these and hope this means you are free to enjoy more of your reception since it’s less time-out for photos.
SUPER cute! Love the bridge shots and I think you definitely need to hit-up the Target execs to see if they’ll sponsor the wedding. It’s adorable!
I love, love the Target cart pic! It’s so fun!
I love how the photographer shot a mix of elegant and whimsical photos. I especially love the Target photos.
You look beautiful! Fort Point reminds me of the field trip we took there when I was in elementary school (the Bay Area is ab fab). You guys just look supremely gorgeous and are really making me consider doing some sort of post-wedding pictures (because thinking about fitting them in pre-wedding makes me hyperventilate from stress a little bit)!
beautiful work!! - both of you look so great!
you guys looks like the perfect cake topper in the picture on the roof. i love it!
SooooOooOoO cute! We LOVE target too. lol
gorgeous pics!!!! the one of you in the cart is priceless.
yahh Vir! So cute you two are! You have inspired me to go au natural on my wedding day - i’ve cancelled my makeup artist -) kekeke.
Amazing lighting! My favorite has got to be the funny cart in front of Target. -)
I love them- you look beautiful! Target pictures are awesome- by far my favorite.
I love your pictures, I hope to do the same but the FILs don’t want FI to see me in my dress before the wedding 
i’m amazed by these pictures. the target pictures are so original and i’m totally jealous. you guys make a beautiful couple!
Ahhh so cute!!! The Target pictures are my favorite! They capture your happiness so well! Hmm maybe you guys can model of Target’s wedding registry ads? =P
Wow! You both look exquisite and the composition of your photos is second to none! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Target photos! So creative!
how beautiful! and fun! They will be great memories to have.
absolutely gorgeous! loved the one of you in the shopping cart! so cute! thanks for sharing!
You should DEF submit that to be the next Target ad!
Thanks everyone. It was indeed a lot of fun! And Garrett and Matt = awesome… don’t think I will ever regret taking pics before the big day.
the target ones are sooo cute! i was wondering which Target was this? because i don’t recall any Targets near me that has those palm trees.
It’s the Target in Berkeley. Sorry I don’t know exactly where. We followed Garrett and Matt from SF to this Target, which they had scouted out the day before to get ideas. I fell asleep on the way there, which was the cause for much teasing by Mr. Plumeria and the two photographers, who’d seen me drooping over in my seat — and my dress — in their rear view mirror. Good times!
I have just recently discovered this website…And being in Santa Clara,Ca. and planning a wedding for next summer I have become addicted to reading all Bay Area postings! You look beautiful Miss Plumeria!! What a great idea for pre-wedding pics!!!
hehe just had to post. Looks like you’re quite the popular one! hehe anyhoo, lets hang out again soon ok!
Hahaha thanks Peter. What are you doing reading Weddingbee? Just kidding Jess does too. We should all have dinner again soon… you guys can play Wii on our tiny tv.
OMG YOUR DRESS IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! I love love, love everything about it. That Target picture is absolutely fantastic.
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