The Café Where It All Began

• Why start here? Personal history = instant emotion in the photos.

• Tip: Reserve a corner table + arrive 10 min early to order drinks; those extra minutes let the couple settle in and forget the camera.

• Light hack: Window seating gives you soft side-light and dreamy bokeh of the busy brunch crowd in the background.

  
  

Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park

• Permits: A quick portraits pass (~ $142) is all you need if you stay outside the greenhouse. Book it online the week before.

• Look & feel: Crisp white architecture + lush lawn = a minimalist stage where any bouquet pops.

  
  

San Francisco City Hall Grand Staircase

• Best slot: Weekdays 3–4 pm—post-ceremony crowds thin out and the skylight still pours in.

• Access: Public photo access is free.