Fior D’Italia

Rehearsal Wedding & Dinner

The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco

Wedding Day

Ceremony & Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fairmont San Francisco

Join Us for a Vintage Pajama Breakfast! 🥂

Our Wedding

Matt and I met in October 2011 at the "Rockridge Out &amp; About" neighborhood fair a day that would unknowingly change both of our lives forever.I was out walking little Lola when I suddenly remembered that a friend, who managed a property, had told me he would be showing it that day. On a whim, Lola and I decided to stop by.The moment I stepped inside, there he was... Matt, sitting on the couch, casually keeping an eye on the open house. He was still living there, but his time in that space was coming to an end. Our eyes met, and just like that, something shifted in the air. I got completely mesmerized by his beautiful blue eyes. I swear, I heard angels sing! No, really! it was one of those moments where time slows, and the world fades away. Love at first sight? Maybe... Fate? Most definitely.We exchanged a few words, small pleasantries that now seem insignificant compared to what was unfolding between us. After a short while, Lola and I left to continue wandering the fair. What I didn’t know then was that after I walked away, Matt stepped outside, scanning the sea of people, hoping to find me again. But that day, destiny had other plans and we wouldn’t cross paths again.Months passed, and life carried on, but as if the universe refused to let us be strangers, our paths crossed once more. While searching for a new job, my friend sent me to meet Matt and his partner. At just the right moment, I walked into his life again, this time, professionally. I got hired and started working for ABI Industries. But don’t think we fell into each other’s arms right away. Oh no, our love was patient, waiting for the perfect time to bloom. For years, we were simply colleagues, acquaintances, until everything changed.One evening, as I was out walking Lola, fate worked its magic again. Out of nowhere, there he was. He smiled, said "Hi," and in that moment, something felt different. We talked, catching up like no time had passed. He mentioned he was on his way to buy something for dinner but then paused, looked at me, and asked, "How about going out to dinner with me instead?"That night, over dinner, something stirred in our hearts. When he walked me home, he kissed my cheek at the door, a simple, gentle gesture, yet it left me with a warmth I had never felt before. It was the beginning of something beautiful.Since that night, our story has been written in moments both big and small, adventures that have shaped us, challenges that have strengthened us, and above all, a love that has only grown deeper with time.What started as a chance encounter at a neighborhood fair became the greatest love story of my life. And I wouldn’t change a single page of it!

We discovered each other.

Our Story

Just a few of our adventures

Our latest adventures

Sara Klotz de Aguilar

Ireri Penaloza-Greene

Sharlene Choy

Kristin Wojkowski

Michaela Young

Marlena Harvey

Amina Greene

Dave Silva

Owen Grady

Michael Marlene-Starr

Jonathan Belmares

Max Raymond

Mauricio Greene

Matias Greene

Wedding Party

1940's Fashion inspiration

No gifts wedding

InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotels

Q + A

Things to Do

We Will Have Mariachis at the End of the Night!I’m so happy to share that we’ll be having mariachis to close our wedding night! The Mariachi Tapatio will be surprising us with their arrival and to close the wedding party night! Let me take a moment to share what Mariachi music truly means to me. Mariachi music is so much more than just entertainment—it is a living expression of culture, tradition, and deep emotion. It carries the values of respect for nature, local history, and community, and is sung not only in Spanish but also in the Indigenous languages of Western Mexico. Mexican mariachi music is made to move you. It’s passionate and powerful—meant to stir emotion in all its forms: joy, sorrow, pride, love, nostalgia, and celebration. With expressive vocals, rich harmonies, and lively rhythms, mariachi music connects directly to the heart. In a traditional Mexican wedding, mariachis are not background music. They are the emotional high point of the night, often appearing as a surprise near the end of the celebration. When they begin to play, the atmosphere shifts—bringing laughter, tears, and a profound sense of togetherness. Their presence symbolizes family, love, heritage, and shared joy. As a proud Mexican, having mariachis close our wedding is incredibly meaningful to me. It’s something I’ve always dreamed of including—not only as a way to honor my roots and share a piece of my culture with all our guests, but also as a heartfelt gift to my American husband. This moment is not just about music—it’s about legacy, identity, and love.

And at the end of the night!

Yuri & Matt

Yuri & Matt

Hotels

Fairmont San Francisco

InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel

Hotel Nikko San Francisco