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* Sam & Eric * Photographer: Emily Takes Photos (APW Sponsor) * Soundtrack for reading: “Baby It’s You” by Smith *

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rock n roll wedding theme

The Info—Photography: Emily Takes Photos (APW Sponsor) / Dress: Priscilla of Boston, scored new from Preownedweddingdresses.com (APW Sponsor) / Shoes: Kate Spade / Birdcage Veil: Twigs & Honey / Suit: Valentino, bought at Off Fifth / Shoes: DC / Venue: Palm Event Center

Other cool stuff: Eric designed the invitations and we had them printed by Aerialist Press in Emeryville.

One sentence sum up of the wedding vibe: Fun, festive, family, rock n roll and sparkles!

Favorite thing: That everyone we love was in one room for a night.

This post includes Sponsors, who are a key part of supporting APW. For more information, see our Directory pages for Emily Takes Photos and PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com.

30 comments

  1. KC writes:

    I’ve never seen a bride look so utterly happy and excited to be getting married. I love it!

    2 people said "Exactly!"

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  2. Christy T writes:

    I LOVE THIS!!!

    1 person said "Exactly!"

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  3. Katherine writes:

    Wow, I wish I had gone to this wedding!

    Exactly!

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  4. Claire writes:

    Cheers to your beautiful, joyful wedding!

    Exactly!

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  5. Annie writes:

    Sam’s smile is luminous! What a lovely wedding. Best wishes to Sam and Eric!

    Exactly!

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  6. The Modern Gal writes:

    I LOVE your dress! This wedding looks so fun and full of joy!

    1 person said "Exactly!"

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  7. Kinzie Kangaroo writes:

    Sam, you are absolutely, wonderfully gorgeous. I wish we could be friends, because you look like you know how to have a good time. Love the dress, love the shoes, love your smile, and love the pictures!

    Exactly!

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  8. Cassandra writes:

    Is there even one photo where this gorgeous bride isn’t grinning ear to ear? Your smile must light up every room. This wedding is beautiful.

    2 people said "Exactly!"

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  9. Marisa-Andrea writes:

    Cutest. Bride. Ever. :-)

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  10. Laurel writes:

    Spectacularly gorgeous and full of joy. And the shoes!

    Exactly!

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  11. Ashley writes:

    I love the photo of the little girl holding a glass of champagne looking up at the other girls – such a great moment!

    Exactly!

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  12. The Bride has the biggest, most beautiful smile! & the most fabulous shoes. LOVE!

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  13. bec writes:

    Those shoes!! That short dress!! Those girls with their trumpet and the sax!! The barrels of wine!! Oh my goodness, the whole thing is just awesome. What a fun, fun wedding this must have been. (and Meg, what a great song!)

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  14. Rogue Bride writes:

    This is a freakin’ adorable wedding. I don’t know these people but I already love them. And those pink shoes! I want! Perfect for the dress!

    Exactly!

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  15. Tamara Van Horn writes:

    Yes! Short dress. Yes! The infectious happiness! Yes!!!!! Yes!!! The little girl’s braided updo that my mom used to give me every week! And than you, thank you, to Meg for featuring an interracial couple! Wordless Weddings rock!

    2 people said "Exactly!"

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  16. Sarah writes:

    Fantastic! There is just so much joy coming off these pictures! And the shoes – I want all of those shoes!

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  17. Tammy writes:

    I was lucky enough to attend this wedding. Yes, the bride’s smile always lights up the room, and her laugh is infectious! The groom is amazing! It was a night full of love, laughter, and fabulous people! Love you Eric and Sam! We are so lucky to have you in our ” family”!

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    • Ceebee writes:

      I always look at the bride’s smiles/laughs and the groom’s laughs/tears, and their body language that says “I’m so proud to have you and we’re (and everybody’s) having so much fun!” in weddings. Those are my favorite parts in wedding/wedding pictures.

      Exactly!

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    • Nury writes:

      Tammy, I couldn’t have said it better. Sam and Eric are awesome and their wedding was fabulous. They put so much thought and personality into everything and it showed. Love these photos, they take me back to their amazing day!

      Exactly!

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  18. Sam writes:

    Thanks everyone! I was so happy because it was quite frankly the best day ever, just because I was marrying my best friend and all of our family and friends from every part of our life was there with us. I will find any excuse to wear that dress and those shoes again.

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  19. Those shoes! I’m in love.

    Exactly!

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  20. Mindy writes:

    Love those Kate Spades. I want them, so much. Alas, I would fall and twist an ankle if I tried to wear shoes that high.

    Exactly!

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  21. Moe writes:

    I love the shot of the shoes!!! Also, as a follower of the many wedding blogs….I enjoy seeing brides of color and interracial couples, wish there was more of that. :)

    Exactly!

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  22. d-day writes:

    well I just love everything about this wedding. awesome soundtrack too!

    at first I was confused by the picture of silversun pickups concert tickets – and then I clicked on the photo and realized those were your ESCORT CARDS and I am a little bit in love with you guys.

    Exactly!

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  23. Jenny writes:

    You are rocking that dress! I love it! And you guys look so happy – congratulations!!

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  24. Exeter Weddings writes:

    Oh wow, what fabulous shoes. And such a nice color scheme too. Beautiful!

    Exactly!

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