{"id":525149,"date":"2014-09-01T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2014-09-01T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-junebug-loves\/?p=525149"},"modified":"2014-08-29T10:53:59","modified_gmt":"2014-08-29T15:53:59","slug":"seaside-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/seaside-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Seaside Wedding in Northern California"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525165\" title=\"natural landscape same-sex first look portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/87\/27\/872755695092ef95.jpg\" alt=\"natural landscape same-sex first look portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p>Morgan and Holly&rsquo;s seaside wedding was a down-to-earth and elegant display of love and commitment for one another. The wedding&rsquo;s location off the Northern&nbsp;California coast inspired the couple to keep decor simple and understated in order to showcase the setting&rsquo;s beauty.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jamiejonesphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Jones Photography<\/a>&nbsp;captured the day with skill, from the intimate first look portraits to the exciting fire-dancers that finished off the night.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Couple: <\/b> Morgan and Holly<\/p>\n<p><b>The Wedding: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/merrymansbeachhouse.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">Merryman&rsquo;s Beach House<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>The Inspiration: <\/b><i>Holly grew up on the ocean so she always envisioned a beach wedding. We decided to get married where her parents live in coastal Northern California. We kept our decorations simple because we didn&rsquo;t need a lot to accentuate the beauty of our great venue and the views we had. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-525155\" title=\"beautiful Northern California coast shot\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/01\/c5\/01c5846c7bde042a.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful Northern California coast shot\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525156\" title=\"bridal shoes\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c7\/07\/c707834fb1a209ad.jpg\" alt=\"bridal shoes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525157\" title=\"bride getting ready\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/63\/d963488e61e9582c.jpg\" alt=\"bride getting ready\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525159\" title=\"elegant bridal accessories\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ae\/89\/ae89e6a00f71d23f.jpg\" alt=\"elegant bridal accessories\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525160\" title=\"classic lace wedding dress\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/81\/6c\/816ceae77afd1fe4.jpg\" alt=\"classic lace wedding dress\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525161\" title=\"bride getting in her wedding dress\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f9\/37\/f937d862514d0150.jpg\" alt=\"bride getting in her wedding dress\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525162\" title=\"intimate first look portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/89\/e3\/89e3e8c7798f12dd.jpg\" alt=\"intimate first look portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525163\" title=\"Northern California coast first look portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a8\/5d\/a85d6800cacb5614.jpg\" alt=\"Northern California coast first look portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525164\" title=\"same-sex couple first look portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f5\/c8\/f5c88175459b840b.jpg\" alt=\"same-sex couple first look portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525166\" title=\"Northern California coast couple portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3d\/45\/3d4541bb64c710df.jpg\" alt=\"Northern California coast couple portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525167\" title=\"same-sex couple beach wedding portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d4\/bf\/d4bf75471b4a32ef.jpg\" alt=\"same-sex couple beach wedding portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525168\" title=\"intimate same-sex couple portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fe\/d4\/fed43084b634c240.jpg\" alt=\"intimate same-sex couple portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525169\" title=\"oceanfront couple's portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/98\/2e\/982e353bfb4baf88.jpg\" alt=\"oceanfront couple's portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525170\" title=\"romantic same-sex couple's portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/90\/30\/9030d6a8386624ce.jpg\" alt=\"romantic same-sex couple's portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525171\" title=\"wedding ceremony on the beach\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/89\/d2\/89d2bfc2b691cd84.jpg\" alt=\"wedding ceremony on the beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525172\" title=\"romantic California coast same-sex wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/75\/cf\/75cf1c1f5e2d1b27.jpg\" alt=\"romantic California coast same-sex wedding ceremony\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525173\" title=\"romantic California coast same-sex wedding ceremony vows\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/80\/ac\/80ac85d232256527.jpg\" alt=\"romantic California coast same-sex wedding ceremony vows\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525174\" title=\"romantic same-sex wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/82\/99\/8299ffd04519331e.jpg\" alt=\"romantic same-sex wedding ceremony ring exchange\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525175\" title=\"same-sex wedding ceremony ring exchange\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b9\/53\/b953864f5b4a635d.jpg\" alt=\"same-sex wedding ceremony ring exchange\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525176\" title=\"same-sex wedding ceremony kiss\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f5\/85\/f5858c70ab3046cb.jpg\" alt=\"same-sex wedding ceremony kiss\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525178\" title=\"Northern California coast wedding ceremony exit\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/12\/29\/1229e8023a6d006a.jpg\" alt=\"Northern California coast wedding ceremony exit\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525179\" title=\"elegant seaside wedding venue at Merryman's Beachhouse\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f0\/50\/f0502d4d8b3b0e40.jpg\" alt=\"elegant seaside wedding venue at Merryman's Beachhouse\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525180\" title=\"simple beach wedding sunflowers decor\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9a\/8c\/9a8ca8b884811a4e.jpg\" alt=\"simple beach wedding sunflowers decor\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525181\" title=\"mason jar wedding favors\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9e\/9a\/9e9aeaf7150f6603.jpg\" alt=\"mason jar wedding favors\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525182\" title=\"California seaside wedding reception\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/63\/80\/6380cd3c212b7908.jpg\" alt=\"California seaside wedding reception\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525185\" title=\"seaside wedding reception first dance\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/53\/bb\/53bb84fadd795431.jpg\" alt=\"seaside wedding reception first dance\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-525183\" title=\"seaside wedding reception dance party\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/00\/52\/0052cea276c5ed26.jpg\" alt=\"seaside wedding reception dance party\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525187\" title=\"wedding reception fire dancers\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c6\/b9\/c6b93d0a5c2d26a0.jpg\" alt=\"wedding reception fire dancers\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><b>The Wedding Team:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Photographer: <a href=\"http:\/\/jamiejonesphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Jones Photography<\/a><br>\nCeremony &amp; Reception Venue: <a href=\"http:\/\/merrymansbeachhouse.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">Merryman&rsquo;s Beach House<\/a><br>\nOfficiant: Chris Lew<br>\nInvitation Designer: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vistaprint<\/a><br>\nCatering: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Lighthouse\/425374254193071\" target=\"_blank\">The Lighthouse Grill<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anntaylor.com\" target=\"_blank\">Anne Taylor<\/a><br>\nBridal Accessories: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\" target=\"_blank\">Etsy<\/a><br>\nHair Stylist: Taylor of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bloomsalonaveda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bloom Salon<\/a><br>\nLive Music: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Blue-Rhythm-Revue\/94493887977\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Rhythm Revue<\/a><br>\nRentals: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mckparty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Action Rentals<\/a><br>\nRings: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.benbridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Bridge Jewelers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Morgan and Holly for sharing your wonderful wedding!<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more oceanfront wedding inspiration? You&rsquo;ll also love <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-junebug-loves\/destination-wedding-in-cabo-mexico-with-photos-by-chris-lynn-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lana and Roger&rsquo;s destination beach wedding!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-olivia.jpg\" alt=\"xoxoOlivia\" width=\"95\" height=\"43\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Morgan and Holly&#8217;s seaside wedding was a down-to-earth and elegant display of love and commitment for one another. The wedding&#8217;s location of the Northern\u00a0California coast was breathtaking, inspiring the couple to keep decor simple and understated.\u00a0Jamie Jones Photography\u00a0captured the\u00a0day with beauty, from the intimate first look portraits to exciting fire-dancers that finished off the night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1069,1149,1071,1089,1328,1005,1042],"tags":[1116,1330,1119,1113,1097],"class_list":["post-525149","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-beach-wedding","category-california-wedding","category-casual-wedding","category-lgbtq-plus-wedding","category-northern-california-wedding","category-real-weddings","category-wedding-style","tag-gray","tag-navy-blue","tag-tan","tag-white","tag-yellow"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/525149","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=525149"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/525149\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=525149"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=525149"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=525149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}