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A Classic Museum Wedding at Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California

Already sharing a mutual love for art, Dongli Zhang (25 and a software engineer) and Chengyuan Ma (27 and an accountant) had their classic wedding at

Already sharing a mutual love for art, Dongli Zhang (25 and a software engineer) and Chengyuan Ma (27 and an accountant) had their classic wedding at Legion of Honor—a museum filled with ancient and European art—located in San Francisco, California. The couple was captivated by the architectural design of the museum and had their ceremony outside on the lawn, which needed little additional decor, thanks to the gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge, captured on camera by IQphoto Studio. Purple in a range of shades was the choice of color for the day, accenting everything from the bridesmaid bouquets to the groomsmen bow ties and the linens that decorated tables at the cocktail hour and reception. Dongli wore a stunning white wedding dress with a mermaid-style silhouette designed by Melissa Sweet, with high illusion neckline and lace trimming at the bottom of the skirt. A short, simple tulle veil with matching trim was worn over her updo hairstyle, pinned on the side with a beaded flower clip. The reception took place inside the museum, where dining tables were set with glass dinnerware beaded around the rim and purple napkins in pearl holders, in addition to the purple and white menu cards displaying the meal for the evening. Of all the classic elements that added elegance to the day, our favorite was the overflowing purple bridal bouquet filled with roses and veronica that matched Dongli's elegant look. See all the other captivating details, below.

Dongli wore an ivory wedding dress with a high illusion neckline, accented with lace all the way down the mermaid-style silhouette to where the skirt flared out at the bottom.
Dongli wore an elegant beaded clip with a flower design on the right side of her updo hairstyle. She wore simple pearl stud earrings to go with the hair accessory.
Chengyuan stood at the front of the ceremonial space on the lawn at Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. He wore a classic black bow tie with his charcoal suit, while his groomsmen stood next to him wearing black suits with purple bow ties.
Chengyuan proposed to Dongli with a round-cut diamond set in a simple silver band, which was positioned next to her silver wedding ring that was exchanged at the ceremony.
Dongli and Chengyuan joined hands as their officiant conducted their ceremony in front of guests on the lawn at Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California. Dongli wore a short ivory veil made of tulle with a lace trim, which blended well with her mermaid-style dress.
Dongli held a bouquet of roses with beaded centers accented with veronica, in different hues of purple that embodied a beautiful blend of the main color used at the wedding.
Dongli and Chengyuan posed with their wedding party dressed in blue accents. The bridesmaids wore long blue dresses with embellished bodices, while the groomsmen wore light purple bow ties with their black suits.
Dongli and Chengyuan crossed the street in San Francisco, California, where they were married at Legion of Honor. Dongli wore an ivory wedding dress with a mermaid-style silhouette and Chengyuan wore a charcoal suit on the wedding day.
The white menu card was accented with a purple heart design that displayed the couple's initials, which matched the border of the stationery. A napkin in a different shade of purple was held together by a pearl ring and placed on top of the menu.
Dongli and Chengyuan took their first dance as a married couple in front of their guests inside Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California. Dongli changed into a champagne-colored dress accented in crystals for the reception.