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Danielle & Jeff: A Modern Wedding in San Francisco, CA

It was late, and Danielle Borel was out barhopping with a group of friends. Returning from the restroom, she realized to her dismay that her pals were

It was late, and Danielle Borel was out barhopping with a group of friends. Returning from the restroom, she realized to her dismay that her pals were nowhere to be found. In the crush of people, Danielle ran right into Jeffrey Hamel. He asked if he could help me find my friends, says Danielle, and I thought he was adorable right away. Needless to say, my friends ended up finding me. Jeff and I talked until 4 a.m. THE BRIDE Danielle Borel, Public Relations Program Manager THE GROOM Jeffrey Hamel, Project Manager THE DATE April 13 One year later, on a trip to Paris, Jeff pulled Danielle off into a quiet, romantic corner of the city and fell to one knee to propose.

The Bridesmaid Looks
When the party finally wound down, guests left with small jars filled with honey from the bees from Danielle's father's home apiary. Each jar had a tiny papier-mache bee on a wire bobbing nearby.
The Flower Girls
The bride walked down the aisle with her father. I saw Jeff standing at the end of the aisle and his eyes filled with tears --which made me cry instantly, remembers Danielle. The couple had written their own vows, and at one point, Jeff, in the middle of reading his, whispered, I didn't realize how long these were!
The First Dance
Danielle and Jeff's wedding cake was a delicious Italian buttercream flavor.