Plan Your California Wedding: Vendors, Inspiration, & Expert Advice

I can not say enough great things about Karla! She is a fantastic professional to work with for your big day! From the very start, all communication was prompt and informative (all done through email, as we are in the US and she is in Mexico). The payment process was very easy, as well. She is so passionate about photography- you can really tell in every image she captures. Our friends and family were blown away when we shared them. We will treasure our photos always and are so glad we went with Karla! She is the absolute best!

Will is absolutely a one of a kind photographer. He goes above and beyond and exceeds every expectation to give you the exact type of day you want for your elopement. He was able to design our Big Sur elopement day that included everything we asked for and so many other things we never knew we wanted!!! He strives to make sure it feels like a wedding and not a photo shoot and we definitely got that! It was intimate, purposeful, intentional and so perfect for our relationship! An elopement offers such a personalized and intimate experience with your significant other, and it can be anything you want it to be and Will is an expert at turning that day into exactly what you want! What was especially amazing was not only was the day amazing but then the photos were beyond gorgeous!!! Will has such a timeless style and expert quality for editing. Will was such a pleasure to work with and such a genuinely good person! I highly recommend Will and you won’t regret working with him!

We cannot even begin to share how great of an experience we had working with Vivian!! She is unmatched in her professionalism, organization, kindness, responsiveness, her vision and intentionality in getting to know each couple's wants/needs, the list goes on and on and ON. We had a particularly stressful planning period and Vivian would go above and beyond to check in on us personally and ask whether there were ways she could make us feel comfortable and supported, above and beyond her role of taking photos. On the actual day, she was so efficient, clear in her directions during all shots but particularly while wrangling larger family shots, and captured our aesthetics/vibe so perfectly. We cannot wait to cherish her photos for a lifetime! Thank you Vivian!!

Teri B was an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day and beyond! We were a delayed Covid wedding so we were super fortunate that she could accommodate our new date. She is a genuinely kind person that we have gotten to know through this experience and would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a photographer for any special occasion. In addition to Teri's sweet personality, she is extremely talented and captures in-motion photographs to help tell the story of her albums. We look back on her photos frequently and enjoy the nostalgic, story-telling theme they evoke. Follow Teri B online to see her beautiful work for yourself! xoxo H&N

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have Apollo capture our wedding day. We searched for a lot of different photographers. I wanted someone who can capture good (aka hot) bridal portraits and party pictures, and they DELIVERED. Our photos turned out so dreamy, classic, and timeless. Like seriously--I want to post them everywhere! We’ve gotten so many compliments on them. There was a little change-up, as the photographer was switched from the owner to a lead photographer Jess, but honestly, it worked out perfectly because she was such a good sport the entire day, hyped us up so much, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. That was not easy to do since we had what seemed like a million events that day. Overall they were just great to work with. We're so happy we found them. Would definitely recommend!

There are legit not enough words in the english language to describe how fantastic working with Ash is. I'm so glad we found her to shoot our engagement and wedding before she becomes too famous

Alison was an absolutely wonderful photographer and a pleasure to work with. She was super communicative and clear about what to expect and made the process stress-free for us. Anyone lucky enough to work with her is in for a treat and will not regret it. The photographs were beyond perfect.

We loved our experience with Julia. She was very good with her communication from the beginning. She started out with making sure she knew what we wanted from the shoot and then made sure we knew what things to bring so we'd be prepared for the shoot. Julia has a naturally open personality and it was fun to talk to her during the shoot. To finish it off, the pictures she gave back to us were absolutely gorgeous! 10/10 experience all the way through :)

It’s very rare that someone checks every box, and exceeds expectations, but Nayza has done just that. She’s talented, artistic, expert at her craft, visionary, an excellent collaborator, and provides a supportive/safe energy space for your true self to shine through her photography. All of these characteristics translate through the final product. We’ve used her 3 times so far, each for important milestones in our lives (engagement, wedding, birthday), and couldn’t have found anyone better. Her ideas, her photography skills, her editing skills, her energy, her genuine excitement for the craft, all combine for her to produce something ethereal, something so magical, that we are forever touched by. All these years I thought I wasn’t “photogenic” but really, the person photographing me couldn’t “see” me. Nayza has the ability to do that. To bring out something special in each photo. Her photos encapsulate the not only the physical environment, but the emotions felt as well. I see our engagement and wedding photos, and immediately feel the feelings I felt on that day. And did I mention her own emotions while shooting? She’s so excited and the best “hype man” anyone could ask for. She makes us feel beautiful, and secure in knowing that she’s going to catch us in our best moment, in our best light. I could go on, but I’m hitting this website’s word limit! Just know that she hits the target every single time, and we can’t wait to use her over and over (and over) again!

From the moment we first talked to Amanda, her relaxed, funny, and warm personality instantly put us at ease. She is the perfect blend of professional and personable. Amanda fit right in with our friends and family on the wedding day, and somehow was everywhere at once to capture all the little moments we didn't even get to see. The photos she delivered are honest, artful and beautifully document our special day. She has a very light touch with posing and really let us just enjoy our day. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos, and highly recommend Amanda to any couple looking for a talented, personable wedding photographer who is really fun to hang out with!

You will be in good hands with Michael and his team. He made sure the day ran smoothly, showed up and did whatever was necessary to make sure we had beautiful photos to remember our wedding day. I love our portraits, but having so many additional photos of us enjoying the night with our loved ones and of friends and family enjoying themselves was an added bonus. Michael and Moi also brought fun energy and good vibes to the party, I am so happy they are a part of our memory forever! Michael has been amazing to work with. Michael and his team came highly recommended by many friends, and everyone that I know who have used Michael and his team have been blown away by their engagement, wedding and family photos. My fiancé and I felt so comfortable during our engagement shoot and had so much fun! We received an absolutely stunning photo gallery just a few days later! Michael really pays attention and listens to your needs to make sure the desired style and vibe of your photos come to life. Michael communicates well and provides resources and support to make sure every single detail of your wedding day will run smoothly and be captured accordingly. I cannot wait for our wedding day and would not trust anyone else to capture the memories on our special day!

I almost can't put into words how perfect the photos Alex took for us are. My husband and I are still in awe over the photos a week later....and will continue to be for as long as we have them. They're gorgeous, dreamy, magical, and exactly what we envisioned. Honestly, they look like they came straight out of a fairytale. Alex captured not only the moody elopement style we wanted, but also perfectly captured the feeling of our day. His photos tell the story of how intimate and meaningful our wedding was for us and our family, and every photo brings us back to those moments and emotions. He also made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which was important to us because we usually look awkward in photos. We were shocked by how photogenic we looked, every pose looked natural and effortless. He was so helpful and organized throughout the entire process. He was great at helping with our timeline and made the day flow smoothly, allowing us to be present and enjoy every moment. If you want your photos to look like art, we cannot recommend Alex enough. He has such an amazing eye for detail and a true gift for capturing not just how a day looked, but what it felt like.

Michele and her team helped deliver a truly magical wedding day for us, and we're grateful for the work they put in. On the day itself, everything ran smoothly — logistics were well handled and we didn't have a single hitch to worry about. That said, there were some rough patches in the lead-up that are worth mentioning. Communication to our full guest list wasn't always seamless — our save-the-date emails had to go out multiple times because people kept getting missed off the distribution list. The custom website build also fell short of what we'd hoped for; I'd honestly recommend the team lean on polished pre-set templates rather than building from scratch. And after the wedding, wrapping up the final paperwork was another area that felt like it could have been handled more smoothly and communicated more clearly. Overall, the team clearly knows how to execute on the big day, and that's what matters most. But tightening up the administrative and communication side — before and after the wedding — would take this from a good experience to a great one.

We recently had the pleasure of working with Pro Boda for our destination wedding in Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Selene and her Team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. They took the time to understand our vision and turned it into a reality that exceeded our expectations. The planning process was seamless, thanks to Pro Boda's expertise and organization. They handled everything—from venue selection to coordinating with local vendors—with grace and efficiency. Their knowledge of the Baja region was invaluable, as they introduced us to stunning locations and unique touches that made our wedding truly amazing. On the big day, Selene, Aaron, and the rest of team ensured that everything ran smoothly. We were able to relax and enjoy every moment, knowing that we were in capable hands. Our guests were equally impressed by the flawless execution, attention to detail and the beautiful ambiance. If you're considering a wedding in Baja California, we wholeheartedly recommend Pro Boda. Their dedication and passion for creating unforgettable events are unmatched. Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality!

ERIA’s approach really highlights how much the guest experience depends on thoughtful details beyond the venue itself. I especially like the idea of treating a wedding as a complete experience, from the welcome dinner through the farewell brunch, rather than focusing only on the ceremony. For destination or winter weddings, the same attention to detail can extend to guest comfort and wardrobe. Layering options such as a well-made sweater for men winter can be a practical addition for outdoor arrivals, evening gatherings, or cooler-weather celebrations.

Kate did ALL the florals for my July 2023 wedding and I cannot tell you how many compliments I received about my florals. My vision was a timeless wedding with white florals, pops of blue, orchids and roses. Her and her team absolutely killed it. We had a mock trail at Terranea and she wow'd me there, so I was super excited for the actual wedding day. Her and her team showed up on time and all my flowers were super FRESH. She simply blew me away. Thank you, Kate. Every detail was perfect.

Having Wildlight film our special day was one of the easiest decisions we made during the course of planning our wedding and definitely one of the details we were most excited about. Steven could not have been more of who we were looking for. I think the best way to describe it would be to say that you can immediately tell this is someone who cares. He cares about the work he creates, the relationships he builds, about you+ yours, and about the work you can create together. Working with him was the perfect balance. You know you’ve got someone who will listen to your ideas, but he is also someone who is full of ingenuity on his own end. He is able to understand who you are and capture it directly. His taste in music, his appreciation for the small details, his style,even his warmth towards your wedding guests will put you at ease. I can’t tell you how many of my friends asked how I knew him, everyone was blown away by not only his professionalism but his friendly attitude. If I can offer anyone advice it’s to book Wildlight at any event that is important to you. Having these memories captured isn’t enough, it’s the way they are captured, the way they are valued, and then presented to you that will make you treasure your event so much more.