TJ and Alison’s Hillsborough Racquet Club wedding brought a modern black-and-white palette into one of the Peninsula’s historic private-club settings. Gold details, sculptural white flowers, and a custom draped ceremony structure gave the celebration a look that was both tailored and inviting. See their San Francisco engagement portraits for another glimpse of their story.
Joni of Kindred Events Co. planned and designed the celebration, balancing bold graphic details with softer floral textures. The day began with TJ and Alison getting ready at Burlingame Country Club before moving to Hillsborough Racquet Club for their ceremony and reception.
A Draped Ceremony at Hillsborough Racquet Club
A custom ceremony structure framed the couple as they exchanged vows. Its neutral frame and softly draped white fabric worked alongside the floral-lined aisle, creating a focal point that felt romantic without overwhelming the space.
A Modern Black-and-White Wedding Design
The reception design carried a black-and-white palette through the menus, table settings, and decorative details. Clean lines and high-contrast elements gave the room a contemporary feel, while the flowers and lighting softened the overall look.
Touches of gold appeared throughout the table styling, bringing warmth to the monochromatic design. The combination of neutral linens, delicate flowers, and metallic accents made the place settings feel cohesive and considered.
White-and-Green Floral Design by Max Gill
Max Gill Design created the floral arrangements for the day. Lush white flowers and fresh greenery complemented the draped ceremony structure and the black-and-white reception design.
Flowers played an important role in connecting the different parts of the celebration. The aisle arrangements framed the ceremony, while the reception centerpieces brought similar shapes, colors, and movement into the dining space.
An Elegant Evening at the Historic Racquet Club
As the celebration moved into the evening, the club became a warm setting for dinner, toasts, and dancing. Lighting and music brought guests together after the ceremony, giving the reception a lively contrast to the earlier moments of the day.
What made this Hillsborough wedding memorable was the balance between its more architectural elements and the softer details: draped fabric, garden-style flowers, and a reception designed around the experience of gathering together.
For more Peninsula wedding inspiration, explore this elegant Kohl Mansion wedding in Burlingame or a California Golf Club wedding. If you are planning a wedding in Hillsborough or the Bay Area, I would love to hear about your plans.
CREATIVE PARTNERS:
Planning & Design // Kindred Events Co.
Getting Ready Venue // Burlingame Country Club
Ceremony & Reception Venue // Hillsborough Racquet Club
Floral Artistry // Max Gill Design
Photography // Catherine Leanne Photography
Videography // Kory Films
Catering // Vienna Catering
Bar Service // Wayfarer Mobile Bar
Musicians // Synchronicity Strings
DJ & Horns // Dart Collective
Makeup // Bias Beauty
Hair // Shea Styles
Lighting // Fiesta Lighting Designs
Cake // Studio Cake Design
Ceremony Structure // Hensley Event Resources
Rentals // Theoni Collection, Bright Rentals, Hensley Event Resources
