Katherine and Caleb were planning an intimate ceremony at Heritage Park in Old Town San Diego, surrounded by the colorful Victorian homes that make the whole place feel like you accidentally stepped into another time period. They also told me they loved a good spooky, vintage vibe, which is pretty much the easiest way to get me excited about a wedding. Fun fact, I once photographed a Hocus Pocus shoot in the same spot!
Read MoreWhen Natalie and Cris first started talking about getting married, the plan was to go to Vegas.
Not because they wanted to elope on a whim, but because the vibe was just perfect. Somewhere during the planning process, though, they realized they didn't actually have to leave San Diego to create a wedding that felt like them. Everything they loved about Vegas already existed in the places they spent their weekends together. Instead of building the day around a venue, they built it around their neighborhood.
Read MoreThe Madonna Inn is easily one of my FAVORITE wedding venues. There’s an undeniable kitsch and chaos to the details here, and I mean that in the best way. Nothing felt ironic or overdone—just genuinely joyful. The colors, the textures, the little visual moments all delightfully came together because Erika and Kurt let them. They didn’t try to tone anything down or make it more palatable. They leaned into it, and in doing that, everything felt intentional instead of chaotic.
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Read MoreTheir celebration took place at two distinct venues—the intimate garden space of The Black House for the ceremony and Nolita Hall for the reception, where guests enjoyed food, cake, and a vintage Valentine’s theme.
Read MoreKatelynn, adorned in a stunning dress by Teutamatoshi, stole the show. Covered in delicate daisies, the dress perfectly encapsulated the essence of their 60's theme. But Katelynn didn't stop there – she handcrafted oversized daisies that adorned the ceremony space, creating a whimsical and enchanting atmosphere. These became such a stand out detail of the day that was so much fun for photos!
Read MoreThis epic spot was the design inso for the Tower of Terror (RIP) at Disney’s California Adventure! It’s definitely a hidden gem, tucked right in downtown Pasadena. Sam and Nick planned a gorgeous, old Hollywood inspired day to celebrate with friends and fam! They had a gorgeous ceremony outside, under the huge magnolia tree on the property. We went straight from the I-Do’s, to the ancient elevator and up to the roof! The sunset was straight out of Star Wars, filling the sky with an incredible orange.
Read MoreThe Santa Barbara Courthouse is SO gorgeous and I was so excited to help these two celebrate!! Sarah stunned in a short, bell sleeve, flower power inspired wedding dress! Florists Ella and Louie further elevated her look with a fun and modern bouquet and bout in creams and neutrals. Don’t even get me started on the leopard print coat!! Patrick’s green jacket pulled everything together perfectly. Their looks were so fun while still being so special!!
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