December
31
Farewell to 2011 : We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.
My darlings….
Oh what a year it’s been! I’ve been doing some reflecting lately… a lot of reflecting, in fact, on every blessing, surprise, triumph, failure, beginning, and end that this year has brought me. Like any other year, I have learned many lessons about my business and myself and am looking forward to opening the door on 2012 with new schemes and goals in mind for the next 365 days. I casually remarked to a friend at my wedding last year that we never know what a year can bring and I am not sure I have ever been more right. In the middle of purchasing and moving into our very own new home, I shot more weddings this year than I ever have in a year and found myself documenting love all over the map. I will not sugar coat it, while being your own boss can be incredibly rewarding it is also oftentimes an all-consuming emotional roller coaster. Creativity can run dry and when you are stretched thin already can almost disappear all together- but I would never have made it through this year without the help of my most cherished clients- my brides and grooms.
You understand me. You see the world the way I see the world and appreciate and trust me with your most cherished memories. No matter how behind I am on album designs, print orders, or the million other tasks it takes to run a business (and attempt to have a personal life) every Saturday your smiles and excitement and love remind me why it is I do what I do. You all hold so much beauty inside of you and, in hopes that I do not sound as if I am a poet, it was truly an honor to find your souls through my lens.
You are all my favorites and without you, this year, truly, would not have even begun to have been this astounding.
I have never been very good at choosing “best” images so I took a couple of hours and chose some at random from all of the wedding galleries from 2011. I tried to grab images that might not have been posted yet but know that each and every one of you provided me so much inspiration that this task felt almost impossible. Some of these weddings I have not even blogged yet so look for those to come. I also shot so many beautiful families, portraits, engagements, and babies and want to thanks those clients as well.
Have a wonderful New Years Eve and Day… rest and relax.. regroup and make lists of all of the things you want to do this year. Leave room for error, leave room for the multitude of tasks that follow success, leave room for sleep and lots of room for love…. I LOVE YOU ALL and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December
21
Happy Christmas!
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas (and all other celebrations 
full of love and cheer! I am officially on break until January 3rd … will be posting a bunch of my favorite images from 2011 next week but besides that, I’ll catch you in 2012!!! xoxoxo
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December
15
The Lab Event | January 14, 2012 | Sonoma, CA
Hey all!
Going to take a moment to encourage all of my present and potential 2012 brides to join me at The Lab Event in Sonoma this coming January 14th. It’s going to be a seriously fun event and one not to be missed if you want to hob-nob with a selection of the very best wedding vendors in the bay!
This event is not only going to be an opportunity to meet up with some great wedding resources but there are also a lot of really fun things planned from a runway show showcasing some seriously gorgeous wedding day fashions to a Q&A with one of my favorites, Miss Emarie, from The Collection. Here’s where I come in … Sometimes in this big bad world of weddings things can get a little tricky. Emarie is going to be chatting with all of the guests about hiring vendors.. what you should ask for, look for, watch out for, etc. and we want to hear from you, brides! What do you most want to know? Have you run into any snags with vendors that you need a little help understanding?
SO the good news…I am giving away two free passes to this epic bridal experience .. all you have to do to enter is:
- submit your question in the comments below- be sure to include your name and email address
and for extra chances at winning:
{tweet this}
I want to go to The Lab Event: an epic bridal experience ! @megperotti #thelab
and/or
{like me} and {facebook this}
I want to go to The Lab Event: an epic bridal experience ! @Meg Perotti : Photographer #thelab
Make sure I am tagged on both of those or you’ll get lost in the web shuffle…..
Ready.. set….. GO!
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View All CommentsHi! We’re having a classic traditional wedding, but want to know what’s the area we should focus in order to most easily add our personalities into the wedding? Thanks!
Comment by Sandy Wu — January 1, 2012 @ 2:15 am
Hey girls, neither of you left your contact info- I’ve been lax on this contest! Either of you still interested in attending?
Comment by Meg — December 26, 2011 @ 11:28 pm
We are thinking of having a DIY, steam-punk inspired wedding and are planning to create some of our own decorations, favors etc.; however, there is no way we can make everything ourselves and we still want some professional touches that are still unique. Do you have any vendor suggestions or decorating ideas we could use?
P.S. The Lab bridal experience looks amazing!
Comment by Beth Moore — December 20, 2011 @ 3:49 pm
December
14
San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Photographer | Carolyn & Ben | A wedding at Julia Morgan Ballroom on Style Me Pretty
I’ve been out running around all morning (meetings, album shipping, and Christmas shopping – local shops only this year!) and was so excited to come home to the news that Carolyn and Ben’s gorgeous city wedding at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco from earlier this year was featured on Style Me Pretty | California today! Carolyn and I are style soul mates… every little detail about her wedding I absolutely loved and am thrilled to finally share these images with you. Check out the style me pretty post and scroll down for more of my favorite images!
Wedding Photography: Meg Perotti / Wedding Ceremony + Reception Location: The Julia Morgan Ballroom in The Merchants Exchange / Floral Design: Chestnut & Vine / Wedding Dress: Vwidon / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo / Hair + Make-up: The Makeup Dolls / Groom + Groomsmen Suits: JoS. A Bank / Ties: Brooks Brothers / Wedding Cake: Beaux Gateaux Wedding Cakes, / Catering: Union Street Catering / Wedding Videography: On Bended Knee Films / DJ: Denon & Doyle / Programs, Place Cards + Invitations: Hello! Lucky / Save the Date + Table Numbers: Photographed by Jay Tsai Photography, Designed by The Groom / Styling + Planning: Bride and Groom
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View All Comments[...] and breathtaking location. I am so happy to share these shots with you that I captured while second shooting with Meg Perotti for this lovely day. Enjoy! [...]
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[...] p.s. All three images above were shot while second shooting Carolyn and Ben’s wedding with Meg Perotti at the Merchant’s Exchange in San Francisco. [...]
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[...] images in this post were second shot with Meg Perotti this summer, many at this gorgeous Merchant’s Exchange wedding and some at a fabulous Kohl Mansion wedding [...]
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View All CommentsYou.Are.Sooooo.Talented! Thanks for always being here to inspire and share
Comment by ally michele — January 29, 2012 @ 11:51 pm
amazing year Meg! Congrats and all the images are beautiful!
Comment by Bec — January 9, 2012 @ 7:10 pm
Beautiful words, gorgeous images! Happy 2012! XO
Comment by Amanda Driver — January 4, 2012 @ 9:12 am