Colorful Marin Wedding at the Presidio Yacht Club in the Travis Marina
Anne and James’ Super Fun Travis Marina Wedding at the Presidio Yacht Club in Sausalito
Anne and James’ Travis Marina wedding at the Presidio Yacht Club in Sausalito was a blast. So much of a blast that two random people tried to crash the dance party. I have shot at a good number of venues in Marin, but this was my first time at the Travis Marina. The venue is a mix of industrial, nautical, and dive bar. The vibes are all good. It is close to San Francisco and downtown Sausalito. Cavallo Point is incredibly close for guests who want to stay close by. The views are spectacular, the space is excellent, and there is lots of parking close by.
Anne and James work and live in San Francisco. Anne’s father, who also acted as officiant for the wedding, used to be a judge in Marin County. He was so funny. Anne and James were super mellow, easygoing, and fun to work with. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek into their wedding day.
Getting Ready in Sausalito
Anne and her bridesmaids got ready at a family friend’s house in Sausalito. Eliza Desch did hair and makeup for Anne and some of the bridesmaids, and some did their own makeup. They had a beautiful platter of snacks (it’s always a good idea to consider brunch/ lunch when getting ready before a wedding). I hung out with Anne and her crew for half an hour or so before heading into town to stop by the Inn Above Tides, where the guys were getting ready. The scene with the gents was pretty mellow, so I headed to Travis Marina to get set up and take a look around.
Pre-Ceremony Portraits at Travis Marina
After a quick first look at the Presidio Yacht Club, we found a cool old building outside for immediate family and wedding party portraits. The day was partially cloudy. The overcast sky made finding a good spot for portraits a good bit easier. I love the mix of nature, industrial, and colorful bridesmaids’ dresses, and floral arrangements.
Hilarious Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony location at the Presidio Yacht Club has a fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Seating is somewhat limited, but the guests who didn’t get seats at Anne and James’ wedding didn’t seem to mind standing. As I mentioned earlier, Anne’s father used to be a Marin County judge. He officiated the wedding and started out the proceedings by making observations about guests’ choices for dinner and seating. He quickly had the audience laughing out loud. The ceremony had a perfect mix of funny and sweet.
Cocktail Hour and Couple Portraits
During cocktail hour, guests mingled on the Travis Marina Bar deck and inside the Presidio Yacht Club. The deck was a bit snug, but no one seemed to mind. After Anne and James grabbed drinks and snacks, we took a short walk down the marina to the breakwater, chatting about life, and discovered James knows my brother-in-law. We wrapped up with some breezy Golden Gate Bridge shots before heading back for dinner. Anne was a trooper in the wind!
Dinner, Cake Cutting, and Dancing
Dinner was held in the large warehouse space that looks to have been the repair space for the Yacht Club at one time. Workbenches and caution signs are still there. Sails hung from the ceiling. After dinner, there was a series of incredibly funny, spot-on toasts. After toasts, Anne and James cut their cake and then went upstairs for an awesome dance party. I have to say that not all dance parties are created equal. Sometimes the DJ just doesn’t bring the party. Sometimes folks aren’t in a dancing mood. At this wedding, folks tore up and dance floor, and DJ John Piazza certainly brought the party.
Thanks for reading. Hope you enjoyed this wedding. I know I sure did. I want to mention that Rae + Rose Floral Co did the awesome flowers. Carrie and Miguel from Golden Gate Special Events rocked the event coordination!
If you want to check out another wedding in this area of Marin that is just a bridge away from San Francisco, take a look at Courtney and Alexander’s awesome Marin Headlands Center for the Arts wedding.