The grooms cake was designed to be a Clone Trooper.

The historic Flood Mansion was the first brownstone building built west of the Mississippi River and only one of two buildings to survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The elegant location, dripping with exceptional architectural history, provided the simple yet unique atmosphere for Alyson and Chris’ wedding day.

On July 20, 2011, Chris and Alyson gathered with friends and family at the Flood Mansion to celebrate their big day. Amidst colors of ivory, green and accents of plum, the bride and groom incorporated unique and quirky aspects to their wedding. As we all know, marriages come with compromises. That is why Alyson gave into Chris’ fascination with Star Wars. Throughout the wedding, Chris included Lego figurines of classic Star Wars’ characters into corsages, the escort card table and the groom’s cake.

The centerpieces were in vintage milk glass vases (from Mandy’s private collection) with monkey tails, kale, burgundy dahlia’s and broccoli hydrangea. These unusual arrangements added to the simplicity and uniqueness of the wedding.

Bridal Party flowers

Torino Bakery provided this whimsical cake.

Wonderbread 5 rocked the house and the dance floor was full all night.

Bride and Groom with a gorgeous backdrop.

Thanks to John Hong and John & Joseph Photography for sharing these exceptional images.

Credits: Mandy Scott Events, James Leary Flood Mansion, Global Gourmet Catering, Mandy Scott Flowers, John & Joseph Photography, Torino Bakery, sHe Artists and Wonderbread 5.

Becca and John's Guitar Guestbook

With a group of 180 friends and family, Becca and John shared their romantic day amidst the historic and outstanding architecture of San Francisco’s City Hall. Surrounded by hues of violet, purple and lavender, which were this wedding seasons most popular colors here at Mandy Scott Events, Becca and John incorporated  a “Rock On” theme into their September wedding.

Becca wanders the City Hall archways

Becca and her Bridesmaids

The bridal party bouquets included arrangements of vanda orchids, dusty miller foliage, purple calla lilies and spider mums. Purple uplighting, purple draping and lilac aisle arrangements created a romantic mood in which Becca and John stood atop the City Hall stairs with their bridal party cascading down the granite steps. While family and friends watched from below, the bride and groom made sure to keep their guests on their toes. The groom played a guitar solo of Queen’s “Somebody to Love” as the bridal party rocked on down the aisle; the ceremony offered its own rich character performed by a California Supreme Court judge and incorporating small touches of Jewish culture.

The “Rock On” and purple themes were played out throughout the wedding. Instead of a traditional guest book, Becca and John had guests sign electric guitars with well wishes. The favors were chocolate guitars, purple signature cocktails, amenity baskets made from pressed vinyl records, purple candy bar.  It was such a pleasure to work with these two families creating such a unique wedding experience for themselves and their guests.

Thank you to IQ Photo, San Francisco City Hall staff, Global Gourmet, Music To Go, DJ Danny Page, Gerhard Michler, Enhanced Lighting, Ron Pernell Studios, Tamra Marie Artistry, Wondersitter and  Bauer’s Transportation.

We look forward to your feedback and comments.

have a great week

Mandy