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 MoreEllie and Greg’s wedding at Green Gables wasn’t just a wedding—it was a statement. They ditched the overdone traditions and made the day completely their own. Before the ceremony, they had a private first look, exchanging raw, personal vows without an audience. Greg, usually the composed one, got hit with all the emotions seeing Ellie in her effortlessly cool House of Flora dress.
Read MoreWhen it came time to tie the knot, the Darlington House in La Jolla was the perfect venue for their big day. This place has all the charm—Spanish tile, lush gardens, and a cozy courtyard that feels like something out of a fairy tale.
Read MoreAn Emotional & Intention Veuve Champagne inspired wedding. Long Beach, CA | Rochelle & Brian. Adding a playful touch to their festivities, Rochelle and Brian set up a press-on tattoo station with fun designs created just for the couple. Everyone had a blast with this and it was definitely great for photos!
Read MoreLooking for a dreamy beach wedding reception that also has moody, boat house vibes?! The ZLAC Rowing Club is the perfect spot for you. Located right on Mission Bay in San Diego, it offers beach front views, with a craftsman style lodge. It is such a special beach spot with unique flair and a great spot for an intimate and family focused wedding. There are also a ton of great resorts near by, so wedding guests have plenty of options of places to stay!
Read MoreMarcail and Luis had an intimate brunch wedding on New Years Eve! They had small ceremony in Balboa Park and then headed to Herb and Wood for a reception with incredible food and fun Mexico inspired details!
Read MoreSpent magic hour exploring Sunset Cliffs with these cuties and their dog! Amazing fall colors along the Pacific Ocean. The sunset never disapoints here and is always magic for photos!
Read MoreTori was a dream in a floral patterned Rue de Seine wedding dress & dried flower crown at a boho dream wedding in Ocean Beach at the Thursday Club.
Read MoreFour Moons Spa is the most magical hidden nook for a wedding. Right in the heart of Encinitas, it immediately makes you feel like you’re on a tropical island. It has some great spots to duck into if needed, but also totally lights up at night for a magical reception under the stars.
Read MoreTheir wedding at The Lodge at Torrey Pines was personal and magical. Lilli and Cole kept things intimate with a guest list of 18 family members. They had their ceremony at a cozy spot in the middle of the hotel, afterwards retreating to an intimate space on the edge of the golf course for dinner. As everyone got settled in for dinner, the sun started to set and you could hear the wilder residents of the golf course welcoming the moon.
Read MoreI’m a firm believer that any kind of precipitation makes a wedding day more magical. Anyone can have a normal blue sky, but rain is something special that you can’t plan for. Weather is an opportunity for magic that not everyone can have! Plus, it usually brings really wonderful, soft light with it that makes everyone’s skin glow. Win win!
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