Kim and Niki Blog http://kimandniki.com/blog/ en Copyright 2010 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:17:15 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification We are Wish Granters for Wish Upon a Wedding Wish Upon a Wedding. This organization grants dream weddings to terminally ill brides or grooms. All services are donated by the vendors involved. We feel honored and blessed to be a part of the organization. Check out more info below.
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]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2010/03/we-are-wish-granters-for-wish-upon-a-wedding.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2010/03/we-are-wish-granters-for-wish-upon-a-wedding.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:17:15 -0700 Kim and Niki, Featured on Style Unveiled Blog The stunning wedding of Mimi and Chris was recently featured on Style Unveiled blog.
Big, big thanks to Taylor from Hale Events for putting her magical touch on every aspect of the day!
 
Check out some of the post below!
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]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2010/02/kim-and-niki-featured-on-style-unveiled-blog.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2010/02/kim-and-niki-featured-on-style-unveiled-blog.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:43:14 -0700 Laura + Jon
We started at Spruce, a really beautiful bar/restaurant in San Francisco.

K: Laura was WORKING that look! I love the way she just leaned across the bar and BAM! Gave us that look. These two have some heat.
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N: We stopped in the Presidio, on our way down to Fort Point, nestled under the Golden Gate Bridge. It was chilly, but Laura and Jon were great sports!

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N: I wish you could have seen Laura's rockin' high heels in this picture! Pretty amazing to watch her climb out on the slippery wet rocks to get his shot. Of course, Jon is such a gentleman, helping her every step of the way...
K: That shot rocks my world! Niki had to do some rock climbing herself to get it! We had a little crowd of people watching us. I'm sure hoping to see one or all of us fall into the bay! HAHAHA. I was smart, I stayed on solid ground and held the light for Niki!

ljb13.jpgN: We finished up on Chrissy Field, with Kim "painting" Jon and Laura with light to get this cool night shot. It was really fun!
K: Really fun - but this was the only shot that didn't have movement in it. They had to stand frozen for a LONG time! ;).

We had a blast shooting this couple, but really the best part of the whole day was just hanging out with them in a bar, getting to know them. Such a warm and fun couple. Thanks Laura and Jon! You guys are so much fun to hang out with! Can't wait for the wedding!
xoxo
K&N


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xox
K&N


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]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/12/kim-and-niki.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/12/kim-and-niki.html Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:52:15 -0700 Autism File : Pleasanton Autism File, a magazine raising awareness by showcasing group photos of women like this around the world, we braved the cold and the rain to hit the streets of downtown Pleasanton.

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Hats off to Cindy, Wendy, Janeen, Lisa, Betsy, and Renee! They came ready to play, as you can see in the photos below.

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The MIND Institute
Autism Speaks
Autism File

xox
K&N
]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/12/autism-file-pleasanton.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/12/autism-file-pleasanton.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:28:16 -0700 Anju+ Sri part: 2 asblog-8.jpg
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Anju and Sri we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us this experience. We loved every second of your wedding!
xoxo
K&N
]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/anju-sri-part-2.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/anju-sri-part-2.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:22:04 -0700 Anju + Sriram get married : part 1 The whole day is not just about the coming together of two people but really it is about the bringing together of two families. Never have we felt so in the mix of things. I loved that throughout different parts of the ceremony we were invited to come in close.
Anju came with her sisters and other family member to get ready. Could she be any more beautiful. So much texture and vibrate colors in her saree. The mehndi on her ands and feet was simply amazing.

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The Barat was unbeiliviable! It was so emotional for us. We were thrilled by the energy and people who came with Sri. We kept saying to each other " I am loving this! So much fun! I think I'm gonna cry!"
What I loved most was how inviting everyone was! I was able to get up close - surrounded by all the family and friends of Anju and Sri. We felt so a part of the whole celebrations. We love all kinds of ceremonies for sure, but what was so amazing during this ceremony was the way were were allowed to participate. During parts of the Barat and Jai Mala we were as close as we could get, completely surrounded by the guests. I loved it.

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Thanks you so much Anju and Sri for letting us be a part of this beautiful, emotional, amazing day.
We have more to come of this amazing day so stay tuned!
xoxo
K&N

]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/anju-sriram-get-married-part-1.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/anju-sriram-get-married-part-1.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:58:29 -0700 Our First Family Session! kfb3.jpgKim and I are thrilled to present our first family session! For years we have photographed families separately. But recently, the idea of applying our dual perspective to our family clients began to arise, as our wedding clients start families of their own!

Kate and her incredible family gave us a chance to put our aesthetic into action. Of course, Kate has so much style, she made our job easy. Even the chair is Kate's!

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K&N
xox

]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/our-first-family-session.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/our-first-family-session.html family san francisco stevenson alley Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:26:13 -0700 Amy + Matt at the City Club amb2.jpgKim and I were thrilled to photograph Amy and Matt as they tied the knot in San Francisco's iconic City Club! We met Matt last February, when he stood up for Mark at his wedding to Stephanie. When we sat down with Matt and Amy, we just flipped for them-- I love the way he looks at her, and the way Amy has to plant a kiss on him every so often. So sweet!


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K&N
xox 


]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/amy-matt-at-the-city-club.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/amy-matt-at-the-city-club.html amy and matt city club san francisco Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:34:06 -0700 Aaron and Kelly at The Cliff House akblog1.jpg
Niki and I were thrilled to be back in the city for Aaron and Kelly's wedding. Can we just say, we LOVE this couple! Their first sight was maybe the most athetic one we've ever had.
We had a great time walking from the hotels they each stayed at to The Lyon Street Steps to photograph the first sight.
Niki spent time with girls while Kim spent time with the boys - which included going all the way down to a local bar at the BOTTOM of the Lyon Street Steps. Just as the boys sat down for a drink we realized the girls were waiting... so Aaron and Kim RAN 3 blocks back to the steps AND THEN ran all the way back up to meet with Kelly! Whew... got my work out that day.

Niki got to hang out with the girls while Kelly got ready.

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To see more form this fabulous and fun wedding please check out the blog show below!

Thank you Aaron and Kelly for sharing your day with us!!
xoxo
K&N
]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/aaron-and-kelly-at-the-cliff-house.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/aaron-and-kelly-at-the-cliff-house.html cliff house kelly and aaron san francisco swedenborgian Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:52:27 -0700 Big Fat Hawaiian Wedding
I was thrilled that Niki decided to come and help photograph this amazing day. She is as she always has been a forever part of our Ohana! Brandon and Rachel traveled, along with 40 of their closest friends and family, to the North Shore of Oahu to pay homage to Rachel's heritage. And they threw one heck of a good party!

So much love and beauty-- it should be put into a bottle and sold!
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]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/big-fat-hawaiian-wedding.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/11/big-fat-hawaiian-wedding.html hawaii lou lu palm estate north shore oahu rachel and brandon Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:58:19 -0700 Anju + Sri

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Anju and Sri, thanks so much for hanging out with us! We can't wait for you incredible November wedding!
xox
K&N
]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/10/anju-sri.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/10/anju-sri.html anju and sri open space palo alto Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:31:45 -0700 Alicia and Eric Marry at The Asian Art Museum aeblog_1.jpg
We had such a great time starting out at Hotel Vitale where the wedding party got ready, and where Alicia and Eric saw each other first the first time on the roof!
AND LOOK.. there it is. That moment... that moment I love the most.... when the groom turns around and sees his bride for the first time.
Alicia took Eric's breath away. Can you see it?
LOVE.


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You would never know the was police dealing with some trouble just to the right of us! Ha Ha!

aeblog_11.jpgHere Alica and Eric are in the entrance of The Asian Art Museum. Stunning location for a stunning couple!
aeblog_15.jpgThe First Dance was at once both grand and soul searchingly intimate. The first song was an original song written and performed by Bay Area talent Hyim. It was deeply touching. Check out more pics of the first dance in the slideshow below.
aeblog_22.jpgHere are a few details we loved! The bouquet, cake and writer's theme were breath taking. The cake was a personal gift from the chef at The Slanted Door. The most unique wedding cake I have ever seen. A piece of art!
Also there was a ring blessing during the ceromony where every quest touched the wedding rings while they floated on a ribbon around the venue before being brought down to Alicia and Eric. Another very unique touch I loved.
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Event Production : Pamela Fishman Cianci, Outlined Productions
Location : Asian Art Museum
Make Up : Carlen - carlenjewelle@yahoo.con
Hair : Michelle Bechler : Metamorphisis Salon
Cake : Chucky Dugo : Slanted Door
Floral : Hunt Littlefield Stone Stem and Leaf
Piano Player : Hyim
Paper : Twig & Fig
Wedding Film Maker : Weddings on Film

Niki and I want to thank all those who made this day so wonderous and touching.. most of all we want to thank Alicia and Eric for letting us be a part of the magic!
xoxo
K&N



]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/09/alicia-and-eric-marry-at-the-asian-art-museum.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/09/alicia-and-eric-marry-at-the-asian-art-museum.html alicia and eric asian art museum hotel vitale san francisco stevenson alley Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:05:33 -0700 Brian & James Martinelli Event Center, for the long awaited wedding of Brian and James. You could absolutely feel the love as Brian and James exchanged vows in the warm September sunlight. It was amazing, filled with joyous friends and family, tons of fun and stylish details, and pure emotion-- a perfect day.

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To see more from this emotional day, scroll through the blog show-- you don't want to miss it!



Brian and James, thank you so much for sharing this day with us-- we feel so blessed to be a part of it! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

Much love!
K&N
xoxo

]]> http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/09/brian-james.html http://kimandniki.com/blog/2009/09/brian-james.html brian and james garre winery livermore martinelli event center Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:27:56 -0700 Tomorrow is the big day! Loulu Palm Estate on the north shore of Oahu. This morning we gathered on the beach to rehearse, and it was absolutely beautiful. The officiant asked Brandon and Rachel to decide *exactly* where on the beach they wanted to marry. They looked around, and Brandon found a rock, with his name on it-- really! And so they found their spot. Here is a tease of what is to come. Mahalo!

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