Thoughtfully designed with DIY elements, Helen and Eugene’s SmogShoppe wedding in Los Angeles perfectly captured who they are as a couple. From invitations crafted by the groom to floral arrangements by the bride to the coolest table cards we’ve ever seen (hand-stamped gold lettering on geodes? Yes please!), every detail displays the couple’s strengths, talents, and vision for their big day. Sun + Life Photography documented each inch of the earthy industrial wedding, while also capturing […]
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Late Summer Wedding in California
There’s something about a late summer wedding that brings a sense of relaxation, excitement and beauty. The days feel calm and the nights look romantic — the perfect setting for a backyard wedding. Scott and Nina gathered close friends and family to celebrate their wedding in true summer style. Mix-matched antique glass jars, rustic touches, and food trucks dressed the couple’s friend’s house in Atherton, California. Lovely photographer Rachelle Derouin didn’t miss a moment capturing touching moments of the […]
Sentimental California Wedding at St. Vincent’s San Rafael
Liz and Dan’s orange and green wedding was filled with so many sentimental aspects, which made their big day truly as special as can be. To start off, Dan proposed to Liz with her late mother’s gorgeous engagement ring! Not to mention, their church venue, St. Vincent’s San Rafael, was the orphanage where her grandfather was raised. And, even the groom’s cake was designed based on the common interest that brought them together, the University of Oregon. Their meaningful […]
Chic Indoor Garden Wedding at Elysian LA
Inspired by a classic French picnic, Stephanie and Ted’s Elysian LA wedding married chic style with the warmth of gathering friends and family together over good food and music. Their sophisticated black and white decor designed by Button Events was accented brilliantly with touches of bright pink, soft aqua, and dazzling gold. We definitely can’t talk about our love for this wedding without mentioning Stephanie’s custom gown from The Rio Collection — how precious is […]
Oceanside Wedding at Stewart’s Cove in Carmel
With an ocean wedding in mind, Jenessa and Tyson fell head over heels for Stewart’s Cove in Carmel the first time they visited. The oceanside locale made the perfect setting for the couple’s beach ceremony, not to mention their sunset portraits after saying “I do!” Heather Elizabeth Photography impeccably captured the rustic and romantic details that personalized Jenessa and Tyson’s dream wedding by the sea. The Couple: Jenessa and Tyson The Wedding: Stewart’s Cove, Carmel, […]
Classic Ivory Wedding at Calamigos Ranch
An understated color palette of ivory and cream is a surefire way to achieve a classic wedding, no matter your venue. Luckily for Erin and Randall, Calamigos Ranch provided a gorgeous backdrop, and the couple was dressed to the nines. The romantic celebration took place on Valentine’s Day, so the bridesmaids wore pale pink as a subtle tribute and the aisle was lined with red rose petals. Anna Delores Photography captured the rustic elegance just as […]
Elegant California Wedding at Sunstone Winery
Though Jennifer and Christopher envisioned a destination wedding, the ultimately decided to get married stateside. Fortunately, the villa at Sunstone Winery provided a style reminiscent of Tuscany right in Santa Ynez, Califorina. The reception design by Alexandra Kolendrianos truly lived up to the beauty of the venue, from a sophisticated lounge area to a perfectly understated and chic dining table arrangement. Apertura photographed each detail impeccably and captured the most stunning golden hour portraits of the couple walking […]
Sentimental Handmade Orange County Wedding
Sheryl and Trevor’s wedding put all the best parts of their relationship on display: their incredible sense of faith, their connection to nature, the great support of their friends and family, and of course their impossibly deep love for each other. Cami Jane Photography captured some of the most moving images we’ve seen — seriously, grab your tissues! — from their intimate first look in the library to Trevor’s reaction to seeing Sheryl walk down the […]
Rainy Forest Wedding at Stones & Flowers Retreat
It was a rainy Tuesday in the Santa Cruz mountains when Kathrina and Joe said “I do” beneath an umbrella and the towering trees overhead. Even with the pouring rain, the ceremony couldn’t have been more romantic as guests joined the couple under umbrellas in the middle of the forest. It’s these unforgettable moments — the ones happen, unplanned — that are so incredible in photographs, and the images captured by Andria Lindquist are both beautiful […]