Colourful Marina Bar Wedding by the Golden Gate Bridge
Chris and Molly's wedding at the Presidio Yacht Club and Travis Marina Bar in Sausalito, California, featured a bold colour palette and a mix of traditional and personal touches.
A couple's love for the unpretentious charm of a Sausalito marina bar led them to choose the Presidio Yacht Club and Travis Marina Bar as the venue for their wedding. Chris and Molly, who met through Hinge in March 2022 and got engaged in November 2024, exchanged vows in a ceremony that reflected their personalities and relationship.
The couple's choice of venue was influenced by its authentic and divey character, which they felt was reminiscent of the 1960s and 1970s. To complement the venue's natural beauty, they introduced a bold palette of orange, yellow, brown, green, and deep blue, with vibrant flowers adding to the colourful setting.
Molly's wedding dress was a modern two-piece design from Sarah Seven Bridal in San Francisco, which she fell in love with as soon as she tried it on. The dress featured an overlay that reminded her of the San Francisco fog, giving it an effortless and dynamic style. She paired the dress with a finger-tip length veil for the ceremony and a long veil for photos.
Chris wore a custom dark brown suit from Suit Supply, along with brown Christian Louboutin shoes. His tie clip was a piece of the Golden Gate Bridge that had been removed during renovations in 1993. He also purchased tie clips for each of his groomsmen, each one specific to something special to them or a shared thing between them.
The couple's photographer, Annalee Bishop, captured their special day in beautiful documentary style, using both film and digital to preserve the raw and warm moments of the day.
## The Venue & Location
The Presidio Yacht Club and Travis Marina Bar in Sausalito, California, provided a unique and authentic setting for Chris and Molly's wedding. The couple loved the unpretentious and divey character of the bar and the boathouse, which felt like they had barely changed since the 1960s and 1970s.
| Venue | Location | | --- | --- | | Presidio Yacht Club | Sausalito, California | | Travis Marina Bar | Sausalito, California |
## The Ceremony
The couple's ceremony was officiated by their friend Perry, who also wrote their own vows. They chose to include a nod to Taco Bell in their vows, which was a true reflection of their relationship and personalities.
| Groom's Ring | Origin | | --- | --- | | Chris' ring | Originally his grandfather's wedding ring | | Molly's engagement and wedding rings | Serin Kelly |
## The Reception
The couple's reception featured a mix of traditional and personal touches, including a Mexico-inspired menu and It's-It ice cream sandwiches instead of a traditional wedding cake. They also had bottles of hot sauces to complement their menu.
| Florist | Flowers | | --- | --- | | Sophia Keith | Marigolds, ranunculus, garden roses, dahlias, chrysanthemums, strawflowers, delphiniums, scabiosa, chocolate cosmos, billy buttons, and black and white anemones |
The couple's advice to other couples is to make choices that reflect their personalities and relationship, rather than just following tradition. They also suggest skipping the wedding cake for a favourite local treat, which can make the day feel more personal and genuine.
