My Blog http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog Blog Wed, 08 May 2013 03:27:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Downton Abbey meets Healdsburg Country Gardens in Smitten Magazine (re-launched and super fresh) http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1310 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1310#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 02:52:40 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1310 and we’re so honored to be included!  Heather & Carol took some gorgeous photos of Victoria & Jordan at their Healdsburg Country Gardens wedding with a fabulous Downton Abbey vibe……

Bride & Groom:  Victoria & Jordan

Event Design:  Amy Nichols Special Events

Florist:  La Fleuriste

Gown : Amy Kuschel

Hair / Makeup:  Sherrie Long

Caterer:  Girl & the Fig

Cake:  Perfect Endings & Pattisserie Angelica

Paper Goods : William Aurthur & Union Street Papery

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1310 0 Go Instagram with Judy Parker on Sweden with Love blog today! http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1306 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1306#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:51:03 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1306 For those of you that don’t know or for some bizarre reason are not on Instagram yet, you might not know what we all know…. that @spaghettz has some amazing, jaw droppingly whitty and fresh photos on there.  And who is @spaghettz?  Our very own Judy Parker- but if you want the fast track to some of her work.. it’s featured today on the Sweden with Love blog curated by Ulrica Wihlborg for her inaugural first curated monthly art show.

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From Hong Kong to Napa for their gorgeous garden wedding...

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1300 0 Project wedding posts our springtime wedding to warm up your hearts http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1277 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1277#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:16:28 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1277
Bear Flag Ranch         A springtime wedding photographed by Heather & Carol of Gertrude & Mabel Photography

 

 

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1277 0 I’m so cold that I’m Dreaming of a snowy white wedding… http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1266 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1266#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:50:10 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1266 It’s cold out.  There is no doubt about it.  So, when Favery invited us to be a tastemaker today on their site, all I could think of was the snow & how fabulous it would be to photograph a snowy white wedding.  There are too many romantic ways to stay warm in the snow- which leads to perfect details and setting for a wedding.  All wrapped up in faux fur, pulled in a sled by sled dogs through the snow to a candle lit cabin…followed by a honeymoon in an ice hotel?  oh and don’t forget the chilled caviar & vodka!  I feel warmer already.

"Inspiration board"

We're so cold that we're dreaming of a snowy white wedding

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1266 0 Solid gold tips for your big day….BAY AREA WEDDING BANDS http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1257 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1257#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 19:26:05 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1257 One of our favorite music writers Aidin Vaziri (and husband of our other duo Carol Irvine-Vaziri) gives props to the musicians who can “turn the big day into a BIG PARTY” , plus photos by your’s truly & well seasoned advice from our studio mate, event planner extraordinaire-Stacy McCain…..  what’s our tip? go for solid gold- read this article – you want EVERYONE on that dance floor so hire a band or DJ that knows what’s up & get your dancin shoes on!

San Francisco Wedding Bands

turning your wedding day into a dance party (click to article to read more)

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1257 0 Somedays, I just get so tired of looking at photographs trapped on a computer screen… http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1240 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1240#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 20:36:25 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1240 UNTIL….. we get that knock on the door by a real live postman carrying a box full of printed photographs mounted in a gorgeous fabric album- HOORAY!  Our new sample album covered in pewter fabric and silver imprinting (modern font) just might be my favorite one yet.  Not only was it an adorable wedding at Beaulieu Gardens, but it was full of hand made pinwheels, old antique frames, flower boxes made by the brides dad and flowers to die for in vintage tea tins…..oh and to top it off?  A bride & groom that met at camp when they were 15… now that’s quite a love story.. which makes for quite a sample album .

Dying to see more ?  You should check out the rest of the wedding in the little black book on Style Me Pretty blog !!

photography: Gertrude & Mabel Photography

event planning: Stacy McCain Event Planning

flowers : Cherries

printed pieces:  Chewing the Cud

location:  Beaulieu Garden

food:  Paula Le Duc

bride & groom:  Kendall & Alex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1240 0 Sometimes when you lose love, you get to find it again… http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1232 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1232#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:15:02 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1232

Our other duo, Carol & Heather, were lucky to get a chance to photograph this love-ly wedding last weekend….a sweet couple who truly deserve the happiness that they have found together.  Here’s a bit of their love story printed in the San Francisco Chronicle last Sunday…..

Photography by : Gertrude & Mabel Photography

Flowers by : Waterlily Pond

Event Planning:  Little Blue Box Weddings

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1232 0 “Beyond-covetable Fall 2012 Lookbook”! http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1222 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1222#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:41:12 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1222 Well hey now, we shot this lookbook & we sure love the compliment ♥

ps. We warned you it was going to be HOT

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photography:  Gertrude & Mabel

clothing :  The Podolls

hair/makeup:  Shawn Burke

model: Kristina Twiggy Brockman

]]> http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1222 0 Wild red hair, tattoos & hairy bugs… http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1199 http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1199#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:49:23 +0000 Gertrude & Mabel http://www.gertrudeandmabel.com/blog/?p=1199 what a BEAUTY-filled fashion shoot we had yesterday at Stephen Saiz Salon

photography by Gertrude & Mabel

hair by Dwight Davis & Michelle Vessely

makeup by Annette de Los Santos

location: Stephen Saiz Salon

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