Their smiles say it all.
Michael and Chynna’s summer wedding at the Brazilian Room in Tilden Park, located in Berkeley, California, was beautiful, romantic, and deeply inspiring. The day began with warm sunshine and a brilliant blue sky before gently shifting as the afternoon fog rolled in, softly blanketing the surrounding greenery and transforming the setting into something serene and dreamlike.
Before the celebration began, Michael and Chynna shared a quiet first look beneath the majestic redwood trees at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. Surrounded by filtered light and the stillness of nature, the moment felt intimate and heartfelt. Soft smiles, gentle laughter, and the way they looked at one another set the tone for the day ahead.
The Brazilian Room is a historic wedding venue with a rich sense of history, adding depth and meaning to the celebration. Its glowing hardwood interior was originally part of the Brazilian Pavilion at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition and later preserved and encased in stone by WPA craftsmen. Today, the venue’s timeless warmth and craftsmanship create a setting where weddings feel both elegant and enduring.
Michael and Chynna exchanged vows on the Brazilian Room’s flagstone patio, surrounded by their closest family and friends, with the expansive green lawn stretching out beyond them. Their happiness was evident in shared glances, genuine laughter, and the quiet calm that comes from knowing you’ve found your person.
Throughout the day, Michael and Chynna shared joyful, lighthearted moments with their family and friends. They laughed freely, enjoyed one another’s company, and embraced the ease of being fully present. These in-between moments added warmth and authenticity to the entire wedding day.
As the evening unfolded, guests danced and laughed together, filling the Brazilian Room with joy. Michael and Chynna’s first dance was a highlight of the celebration, reflecting their connection and ending with a playful dip that brought smiles to everyone watching.
From heartfelt embraces to moments of pure, unfiltered joy, Michael and Chynna’s Brazilian Room wedding reflected everything they are together: warm, joyful, and deeply in love.
Photographer: Christine Glebov Photography | Wedding Planner: Pinsky’s Planning | Venue: Brazilian Room | Caterer: The Arlington | Florist: Belle Flower | Guitarist: Paride Pignotti | DJ: By The Bay Productions | Videographer: Last Light Pictures | Hair & Makeup: A-List Makeup
