Summer & Meredith’s Intimate Schoolhouse Wedding | Albion, Ca

March 12, 2014

I am so, so, so excited to share this gorgeous wedding, this intimate celebration, this fabulous party, this beautiful, beautiful love.  Summer and Meredith also known as Sum-Mere did an epic job creating this amazing gold accented, romantic school house fariry tale and even though they walked me through the details and thoroughly described their vision, I had no idea is would be this perfect.  I am so honored to have had the opportunity to capture this story and to be alive in a time where same-sex marriage is legal, because if you ask me it should’ve never been illegal!

The day started of with their family and friends working hard to get the school house cleaned, decorated and ready for the day and before you knew it we were hiding Meredith in the bathroom, sneaking Summer over a banister and shuffling the guests to the front steps drinks in hand to witness the merry matrimony and once they said “I Do” we headed out on a sunset adventure, a very chilly sunset adventure, good thing there love is steamy enough to keep them warm from there the celebration continued into the night complete with fried chicken, paper airplanes, sparklers, milk & cookies, “throw it up-throw it up…watch it all fall out” and so much more…see for yourself.

Congratulations love birds!!!

P.S. Big thank you to my roll dog Kika for roadtripping with me
P.P.S. Thank you to the amazing vendors who made this all possible!
Venue: Albion Schoolhouse
Caterer: Gabe Neuhaus -707.799.6534
Musicians: Jessie- 707.508.6334
Make up: Tania G. 707.888.9384
Coordinator: Jamie Lynn the BOSS lady!707.529.7315

Nicole & Alex Celebrate their Nuptials | PSC | San Francisco

February 28, 2014

These two are ADORABLE…like seriously adorable.  As couple, as individuals, the way they snuggle and love each other, the way they compliment eachother and of course their general way in which they both love, good food, good booze, good music and all the amazing people in their lives.

From the moment they sat down at our first meeting (over a bottle of yummy wine of course!) I was hooked.  Then  came City Hall, I mean come on…look how fabulous they are!  And their friends are fabulous too!  So I knew that their celebration at Presidio Social Club would be classy and perfect…and of course it was.  From her gorgeous backless dress that was a perfect compliment to her dapper husband, to the candles that warmed the room to the decadent food and the dance party that later ensued it was flawless.

I’m so honored to have been a part of your celebration and I can’t wait for the next party!

You can see their Sneak Peak here: http://173.255.253.231/chloejackman.com/public/sneak-peak-nicole-alexs-celebration-presidio-social-club-sf/

You can see their City Hall Celebration here: http://173.255.253.231/chloejackman.com/public/congratulations-alex-nicole-city-hall-celebration-san-francisco/

xo,

Fab Friday | Nail Your First Dance | Featuring Annemarie of The 8Count

February 28, 2014

Anxious about hitting the dance floor on your big day? Panic no more — local dance and social coaching biz, The 8Count, helps you build confidence and look awesome busting a move. Founder Annemarie “Ree” Estess coaches adult dancers through basic moves derived from funk, latin, and social dance forms. Zero dance experience required.

Whether you’re seeking personalized coaching for your first dance, or want your bridal party to learn fun steps to keep the reception rollin’, The 8Count has moves for you.

“Annemarie is the absolute best! She helped my fiancé and I get ready for our wedding day, by getting us comfortable on the dance floor together and preparing us for our first dance. She made us feel at ease from the first minute, and we both genuinely had so much fun with her […] Based on where we were starting from, I thought we would need much more lesson time than we ended up needing – and I feel more comfortable dancing than I ever could have hoped for, esp. in only ~3 hours of lessons – all because she is such a great teacher!” – Jen N.

Here are a few fresh offerings from The 8Count:

Original First Dance Package: Take the guesswork out of your first dance with custom choreography and private instruction. The 8Count will help you select and cut your music (no 6-minute first dances allowed!) and choreograph a routine befitting of your style and dance level. (Rate: starting at $400)

Bridal Party Package: Your bridal party will learn doable dance moves to the beats of Motown, Rock, Top 40, and more. With these steps in their back pockets, they’ll keep the dance party rocking long after the bouquet gets thrown.

(Rate: starting at $40 / person. Min 6 people)

Bachelorette Parties: Get the perfect combo of sexy and classy as you dance with your closest ladies. Learn flirty moves that’ll turn up the heat on the dance floor…and then some.

(Rate: starting at $40 / person. Minimum 6 people)

Groomsmen Bootcamp: Get the guys feeling less antsy with this lesson in dance floor survival moves. They’ll learn basic footwork, upper body work, and upbeat steps to help them break the ice — and break it down — all night long.

(Rate: starting at $40 / person. Minimum 3 people)

Connect with The 8Count

Meet AnneMarie:

 

photo by: Suzy Clements Photographs

Annemarie “Ree” Estess has been teaching dance fundamentals for over a decade. She specializes in helping clients utilize the social value of dance, recognizing that it is one of the most engaging ways to connect with people, let loose, and enjoy the present.

She performed with and directed dance companies while studying at Stanford University, where she earned her B.A. in Human Biology and her M.A. in Sociology.

In her free time, it’s typical to find her living it up on the dance floor with friends, trying to teach herself guitar, and reading, writing, and speaking on the topic of social connection.

Sneak Peak | Summer & Meredith Tie the Knot | Albion School House

February 24, 2014

LOVE, Sum-Mere, Family, Friends, Gold, “I love you in all your forms,” School House, Intimate, Comfort Food, Over 80 years of marriage between the families, “Cracka Bawrel, ” Milk & Cookies, Dance Party, Mrs. & Mrs. Jaeg-ering,  “All you need is love,” Love, Love, Love…