Now, instead of saying, Look, we are going to get married there.
We get to say, Look!
We are so lucky.
Photo: Stephanie Lynn
When we arrived at Cavallo Point for the first time, it just felt right.
The rehearsal dinner took place at Sociale, where Malikas grandfather went on his first date with his partner.
The Syracuse Spritzes served at the reception nodded to Daves alma mater, Syracuse University.
Notably, a floriatedbut fully functional!basketball hoop at the reception.
Malika and Dave, of course.
We were engaged for 21 months, so we had plenty of time to plan!
And honestly, we never were, Malika adds.
She wore the very same dressing gown her mother wore on her wedding day in 1992 to get ready.
Her bouquet of powdery-colored roses was wrapped in her late grandmothers handkerchief.
As for the rest of her wedding wardrobe, Malika was purposeful in her selections.
It was really important that we worked with brands that were female- and minority-founded or owned.
It happened really organically.
Though Kelly was not initially on Malikas mood board.
The one thing I said I didnt feel would work for me was a dress that included lace!
The resulting dress, with lace overlaid onto a sweetheart neckline, felt both classic and fresh.
The only problem was that the center of the room was the only space that would fit my dress.
There were a lot of calls of only clear liquids in the dress room!
At 6 p.m., their ceremony began on a lawn that offered incredible views of San Francisco.
The bridal party walked down the aisle to a string quartet rendition of In My Life by The Beatles.
Malika was then given away by her father as Pachelbels Canon in D was played.
I was overwhelmed with happiness, says Malika of the moment she said I do.
It was everything that I hoped for.
And I loved that Dave didnt let go of my hand.
