f. duncan reyes events by design: AnneMarie & Kelvin Tie the Knot!

ANNEMARIE HOGAN and KELVIN RUDDY

Congratulations to the new MR. and MRS. KELVIN AND ANNEMARIE RUDDY!

How the Met

They first met at Ireland's 32 Pub, one of their favorite bars, last Summer 2010. After a failed first date, many wonderful ones to follow, several baseball games, a trip to the zoo, and a few months of dating - they made things "Facebook Official" (if you knew Kelvin at all, this was a very important moment for him).

The Proposal
Kelvin - " I finally found a ring that I liked and the jewelers said that they would have it ready in time for our trip to Hawaii at Christmas. I got a call a few weeks before and told me that it would actually take much longer. I went back to the jewelers and couldn't find anything. They told me to ask AnneMarie to come back with me. I wanted it to be a surprise, but I didn't know what else to do. "

AnneMarie - " The next day, the jewelers were thrilled to meet me and helped me pick out a ring. They all knew and loved Kelvin's visits to their store. We looked through rings for a while, but I didn't see any that caught my eye. I finally asked one of the jewelers, 'I know it won't be ready until Christmas, but can I see the ring that Kelvin picked out?'. The jeweler ran to the back and brought it out. I burst into tears when they showed it to me. "

Kelvin - " She was a crying mess! "

AnneMarie - " I knew it was worth the wait. I wanted it to be a surprise. "

Kelvin - " I wanted to take her to Crissy Field where there's a beach and a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. She didn't want to drive all the way there. I said, 'are you sure? It's such a nice day!'. Nope! "

AnneMarie - " I kept wondering when he would ask - New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day came and went. One morning in February, we took our dog, Maggie, to Fort Funston for a long walk. "

Kelvin - " I was looking around during the whole walk. I was trying to figure out a place to ask. I had her sit down on a bench for a second and then changed my mind. I ended up walking up a hill and asking her. "

AnneMarie - " When we got to the top of a sand hill, he got down on one knee and pulled out the ring. He had picked it up the night before without me knowing. "

Kelvin - " It's crazy how nervous I was even though I knew she would say YES! "

AnneMarie - " Of course, I said YES! "

And so a year later, their wedding date was set for last February 2, 2013. They exchanged their Nuptials at St. Paul's Church, followed by a spectacular celebration at the famed Olympic Club, Lakeside.

With Gratitude

" When Kelvin and I got engaged, I knew that I needed the help of a Wedding Coordinator. While missing my parents and knowing that Kelvin could not help us from Ireland, it became painfully clear that I did not want to do this alone. I spoke to several other Wedding Coordinators before meeting with you. They had romantic ideas and emotional outpourings, but I didn't need someone to hold my hand through the process. I needed someone like me. Someone who embraces the power of endless e-mails, adores their own OCD, respects generosity, practices gratitude, and understands that business is business and love is love -- even when the two go hand-in-hand. You have been a savior during this process. I admire your kind heart, your keen advice, and your overwhelming patience (and I know I tested that with my many many e-mails, questions and changes). Your connections and recommendations speak highly of your character. I've been consistently impressed with the vendors you recommended. They have kind hearts and admirable work, just like you. When I look back at this wedding, I know that I will always think of you. You are the dark horse. Your are the man behind the whole occasion. You are the reason that Kelvin and I will remember this day as the start of our lives together. From the very bottom of my heart, and from Kelvin's heart as well, THANK YOU! I don't know how you do what you do - but you do it with grace and style. "

-- AnneMarie Hogan Ruddy

AnneMarie and Kelvin - May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live!

Wedding Planning and Event Design | Duncan Reyes and Alex Barranco

f. duncan reyes events by design

Photography | Orbie Pullen and Maryanne Reyes

Orbie Pullen Photography

Videography | David Ethridge, Ryan Black and Richard Grover

AVR Films

Cake | Gabrielle Feuersinger

Cake Coquette

Catering and Venue | Paul Jacques

Olympic Club Lakeside