Hannah Kate Photography and Bared Soul Photography collaborated with a handful of local vendors to style this indigo and gold elopement inspiration on Pico Creek Beach in San Simeon, California. They wanted to keep the inspiration centered around raw earth elements and the spirituality surrounding symmetry. They paired hand cracked geodes with gold geometric accents and gorgeous velvet textures with weathered wood, and they gravitated towards darker tones, richer colors, and romantic textures. The couple, Michelle and Anthony, are truly and madly in love, and that authenticity shines […]
Wedding Ideas: California Wedding
This Vintage-Inspired Bride and Her Marine Corps Groom Said I Do Along The Pacific Crest Trail
Getting married along the Pacific Crest Trail seemed like a no-brainer to Julia and Chase, who both love to hike and think that Julian, California is the most beautiful place in the world. On the day of their wedding, the duo got ready together, Chase wearing his Marine Corps uniform, and Julia wearing a short, open back dress from Bebe. Their photographer Jami Laree trekked up Mount Laguna with them and captured the exact moment they said “I do” next […]
Industrial and Wood San Diego Wedding at Luce Loft
With the help of their wedding coordinator, Jamie Joe Designs, Charlotte and Luke were able to transform Luce Loft into the wedding venue of their dreams. The building’s natural industrial vibe paired with rich colors and dark woods made for a completely customized ceremony and reception that felt warm and comfortable. They chose to focus a lot on the ceremony, because they both value the vows they made to each other on their big day. After closing […]
Whimsical White Ojai Valley Wedding
Christina and Brian’s Ojai Valley wedding was a weekend full of love, laughter, and time together. Having gone through some losses in their family recently, Christina and Brian kept family at the heart of their wedding planning. They wanted there to be enough time to spend time visiting with each invited guest, so they rented out Black Walnut Ranch for four days. They agreed that the ranch set forth a very calm and homey environment, and Hanna Photography stayed the weekend […]
This California Bride Had Her Mother’s Gown Altered Into a Crop Top Wedding Dress
Tracy had her mother’s wedding dress altered to create the perfect crop top wedding dress. The dress, which was bought 45 years ago, inspired the vintage vibe for Tracy and Andrew’s wedding. Sticking with a fall color palette, the couple incorporated darker jewel tones into the bridesmaids dresses, floral arrangements, and colored wine goblets used to decorative the tables at the reception. Julianne Brasher Photography captured the couple saying “I do” and then dancing the night away with family […]
California Countryside Wedding at Hidden Villa
When Adrienne and Geoff were planning their wedding, they tried not to take the details too seriously. They wanted to plan a day that was low-key and that felt like a big dinner party. With the help of an amazing wedding planner, Colleen Gregory, and a local and organic caterer, Feel Good Foods, they were able to do just that. They also wanted a venue that had beautiful scenery that they had a connection with, […]
Intimate California Coast Wedding at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Opting out of a grand and luxurious wedding, Kara and Reed announced to their family that they were going to get married on the coast of California on Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Kara and Reed spent the morning of their wedding sipping coffee and going over their vows while getting ready together, and they wouldn’t have had it any other way. The couple’s friend, photographer Keely Montoya, took pictures of the small, intimate ceremony, […]
Stunning Southern California Wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch
Living in southern California, Kasey and Brian knew they wanted an outdoor wedding, and after searching high and low for the perfect venue, they found and fell in love with Hummingbird Nest Ranch. They especially loved that there were separate areas for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Event Planner Tessa Lyn stopped at nothing to bring Kasey and Brian’s dream wedding to life. She helped them plan out a blush, ivory, and light pink color palette that wonderfully complemented the […]