The Details

The Invitation

Colin designed our invitations: a translucent sheet of vellum over a soft photograph, tied with a brown ribbon and a small gold heart.

Because you have shared in our lives with your friendship and love, we request the pleasure of your company at our marriage.

From the invitation
The invitation: a translucent vellum card with a brown ribbon and a small gold heart, lying on a black envelope sealed with a round gold sticker reading Rena & Colin 9.19.19, with the bride's gold crown at the edge of the frame.
Photo by Kindred
A sheet of round clear labels, each printed with a small crown, the words Rena & Colin, the date 9.19.19 and a little scroll.

Invitation and emblem designed by Colin

where& when

Ceremony at noon (doors open at 11:30 am), Swedenborgian Church, 2107 Lyon Street. Reception at two pm, Haas-Lilienthal House, 2007 Franklin Street.

September 19, 2019

Rena and Colin standing together on the steps of the Swedenborgian Church entrance, a brick arched gateway under a round window.
A Victorian house seen from the pavement below: a round tower with a pointed roof, a carved gable and a balcony, against a pale sky.

The notes we wrote for our guests in 2019.

Transportation

We encourage alternate, non-car transportation. There is no on-site parking. The wedding and reception are 20 blocks apart in San Francisco. Walking is possible (about 25 minutes) but we recommend a Lyft/Uber between the two locations. Japan Town Center offers a good option for all-day parking.

Accommodations

We recommend the Kabuki Hotel for a great experience that is close to the event. We recommend the Mission Inn for budget conscious visitors and a clean, safe hotel that is close to our home.

Attire

We had a semi-formal wedding in two classic San Francisco landmarks, and everyone came dressed to enjoy the day and embrace the lovely environment in their best dress.

Itinerary

  1. 11:30 am

    Swedenborgian Church

    Doors open at Swedenborgian Church, music by Daniel Berkman

  2. 12:00 pm

    Swedenborgian Church

    Ceremony commences, Rev. Junchol Lee, officiant.

    Photography by Kindred.

  3. 1:30 pm

    Swedenborgian Church

    Depart for the reception

  4. 1:45 pm

    Haas-Lilienthal House

    Cocktail reception at Haas-Lilienthal House, 1st floor.

    Fogcutter cocktails and appetizers, kids room on the 2nd floor, Hedge coffee bar in the courtyard

  5. 3:00 pm

    Haas-Lilienthal House

    Buffet opens in the ballroom (basement level). Fogcutter dinner.

    Toasts from Jerry Sebestyen (Best Man & Father of the Groom) and Rochelle Macapagal (Maid of Honor & Sister of the Bride)

  6. 4:00 pm

    Haas-Lilienthal House

    Buffet and ballroom close, guests migrate to the 1st floor

  7. 4:15 pm

    Haas-Lilienthal House

    Cake cutting on the 1st floor.

    Jasmine Rae Cakes, with Fogcutter desserts and Hedge coffee & tea

  8. 5:00 pm

    Haas-Lilienthal House

    Dancing and music in the ballroom, garter and bouquet toss, A/V by ANDR Music

  9. 7:00 pm

    Haas-Lilienthal House

    Guests depart

With Thanks

Our wedding day was made unforgettable by these artists and creative partners.

Artists & Creative Partners

We've chosen you for intimate and artistic reasons and how you represent all the beautiful qualities we love about our home, San Francisco. Thank you for this.

Rena, in a letter to our artists and creative partners, August 2019

Thank You

To everyone who spent September 19th, 2019 with us, and to everyone who helped us build it: thank you.

Your love, your time and your kindness made it what it was, and we carry it with us still.

If you would like to say hello, we would love to hear from you.

renacolinwedding@gmail.com

Rena & Colin