From the very start, Alice and Jackson’s wedding felt like one big love fest — the kind of day where tradition took a backseat to hanging out, soaking it all in, and having a blast with their people. They even kicked off the day together, hanging out, blushing cuties, before a single dress or suit was zipped or buttoned. It wasn’t rushed. It wasn’t performative. It was pure them — sweet, relaxed, and fully in the moment.

When it was time for their first look, they slipped away into the redwoods for private vows, a few deep breaths, and one of the cutest moments of the day: lovingly (and hilariously) nudging their excited, photo-happy parents aside so they could have a little quiet just for themselves. It was real, it was heartfelt — and exactly what this day was all about.

The rest of the day unfolded like a highlight reel of everything they love most:
✨ Alice surprising Jackson with a custom-designed Pokémon card deck (his face was everything)
✨ An impromptu Gangnam Style dance floor takeover — sunglasses, moves, and all — that had the crowd absolutely losing it
✨ Guests cozying up with fresh, hot churros and soaking in the magic of Mountain Terrace’s redwood backdrop
✨ Night photos that hit that sleek, starry, magic-under-the-trees vibe just right
✨ And one of my personal favorite moments — a giant group photo on the dance floor, sweaty, joyful, and totally packed with the people who showed up big for these two

It wasn’t about perfect poses or sticking to a schedule. It was about heart. About family. About friends who know how to show up — whether it’s for a deep belly laugh, a dance-off, or just a quiet moment by the firepit.

This wedding felt like a reunion, a dance party, and a love letter to their community all wrapped into one — exactly the kind of celebration you want to bottle up and keep forever.

Here’s a look at their story… big feels, big fun, and all the joyful chaos in between.

Thank you to all of the vendors who made this magic happen!

Venue: @mountainterrace — https://www.themountainterrace.com
Wedding Coordinator: @mountainterrace — https://www.themountainterrace.com
Photographer: @brandirollinsphoto — https://www.brandirollinsphoto.com
Videography: @nenafilms — https://www.nenafilms.com
Make-up: @dantambeauty
Hair: @dantambeauty
Florist: @sassydivadesigns
Photobooth: @photobombsj
Catering: @mountainterrace — https://www.themountainterrace.com
Catering: @bandastacos_bandaschurros
DJ: @heartofgolddjs — https://www.heartofgolddjs.com
DJ: @disco_2000
Bride Gown: @unveiledbridalsf — https://www.unveiledbridalsf.com
Groom tux: @indochinoweddings — https://www.indochino.com
Harpist: @kristastraderharpist — https://www.kristastrader.com
Live painter: @kvtfineart — https://www.kvtfineart.com

Here’s a peek at the story we got to capture: