When you can’t decide between nature and the city… Find a spot that has both. Nick + Jade love all things classic and timeless, but also want to pay tribute to mother nature and her beautiful landscapes. They also loved the idea of having two separate venues for their wedding, offering guests a memorable experience every step of the way. They landed on Fairview Crystal Springs for their ceremony, about 15 miles outside of San Francisco offering incredible views. Back in the city, they celebrated at The Palace Hotel in a luxe reception within its grand walls. Below, photographers Andrew and Mashaida Tran share the GORGEOUS images (including lots of chic portraits of the grooms in their Alexander McQueen looks).

The couple explains, We really did not have a theme that we were stuck with, but we wanted the mood to be romantic, elegant, festive with a hint of seduction where our guests could express themselves in their own unique ways. Our colors are British racing green (or forest green, Nicholas?s favorite color) and gold (Jade?s favorite color), which was mostly seen in our reception venue. We would joke with each other that our wedding might look like the Emerald City because of our chosen wedding colors.
They chose Fairview for its natural beauty?they didn’t even feel the need for flowers during the ceremony?so they and their guests could feel at one with nature.

Mother nature did not disappoint us because during our ceremony, ...