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

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.

WOW! I could not more thankful for the amazing experience we had from start to finish with the entire Apollo Fotografie team! They were so communicative and efficient during the entire process that it was an absolute joy to work with them. They made the wedding day so easy and comfortable allowing us to be fully present and enjoy our day. The entire gallery of images are beyond stunning and they captured every moment and nuance of our special day. Our biggest recommendation is to hire Apollo Fotografie, you will be so happy you did!

Teri was amazing as both a photographer and a presence at our wedding. When we initially reached out to her she was super responsive and flexible with setting up an intro call to get the feel of our event, and needs. As a photographer she gave direction in a way that felt very natural and mixed it up with traditional and some more experimental shots. We even ran into a snafu before the ceremony where we forgot our marriage license at home and Teri calmly guided us through the steps to quickly obtain another. Oops! We received so many pictures of our day and had so much fun looking over them and remembering our wedding. Thank you Teri!

Michael shot my husband and Is wedding in October of 2025, and I am continually looking back and finding new things about each photo I adore. Michael truly captured the beauty of our special day, not just aesthetically (which is a given) but in his ability to capture the beauty of each moment and each relationship.

From start to finish, working with Julia was an absolute pleasure. She was professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. On the day of our shoot, Julia made us feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. She had a great eye for locations and lighting, and she was open to our ideas and suggestions. Throughout the shoot, she gave us gentle guidance on posing and positioning, while still allowing us to be ourselves. The photos themselves are absolutely stunning. Julia captured the love and joy between us in a way that is truly magical. The colors are vibrant, the composition is creative, and the emotions are palpable. We have received so many compliments on our photos, and we feel so lucky to have these memories captured so beautifully. Overall, we cannot recommend Julia highly enough. She is an incredibly talented photographer with a true gift for capturing the essence of her subjects. If you're looking for someone to document your special moments, Julia is the one for you!

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!

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.

Ashley is truly amazing! and a wizard behind the lens of a camera. We are overwhelmed with joy at the result of our wedding photos. She captured the day perfectly and hiring Ashley was the best decision we ever made. She was incredibly kind, patient, flexible and accommodating throughout the entire booking process (this was during Covid so something to be noted!) She made the lead up to the wedding seamless and I can't thank her enough for that. The day of the wedding she was fantastic - felt invisible during the ceremony and was then a vibrant energetic and fun burst we needed during our park and sunset cliffs photos. She had water on hand and speakers at the ready! We had a very intimate wedding with just 12 people, yet she made it feel just as important as a 200 person event.

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!

Contrate a kape photography y puedo decir que superaron mis expectativas por un triple, fue increible colaborar con ellos en cada idea que tenian por que el resultado fue mil veces mejor de lo que esperaba! son unos artistas y puedo decir que mis fotos son mis favoritas del mundo!

Bruno is the kind of photographer you don’t only hire for his skill but for the vibes. You instantly feel the passion he has for his profession. Bruno told us, that he would not only accompany but be a part of our wedding - and he meant it. It feels as if you’re having a friend around. We were looking for a cinematic style for our wedding photos and were more than happy to have found Bruno. Don’t expect staged pictures with family and friends but authentic emotions captured in photographs. When looking through the pictures, we truly feel the magic of that special day again. Thank you, Bruno.

Will was INCREDIBLE! I don't even know where to begin with our amazing engagement session. We chose to go with him after looking at his beautiful photos on Instagram and were so happy we did. Will was professional, communicative and knowledgable from the beginning. He booked an hour long Zoom session to get to know us and took the time to answer all of our questions during the months leading up to the session. He helped to build out our location and the exact spots we wanted to go to. He also helped tremendously with outfits, color scheme, props, etc. When it came to the actual photo shoot session, it was so much fun! This was our first photo shoot and Will made us feel comfortable. The session flowed so effortlessly and he spent more than enough time to make sure he captured everything and got all of the content he needed. When the full gallery came not even a month later we were shocked at how quickly we got the photos and so excited at how they turned out! The were absolutely STUNNING and captured exactly what we were hoping for. There are so many amazing photos I'm having trouble narrowing down what to use for my save the dates and wedding website! Will is not only extremely talented but I now consider him a friend! He was so accommodating and easy to get along with that it made our entire experience one that we will never forget.

Danya has the vision for everything. She comes well prepared and has the timeline down to the minute. She had already photographed our wedding venue prior, so she knew all the spots that would really have us shine. We had an outfit change near the end of the session and she was so encouraging of it; she really got to capture the moment and the fun we had. Within three days, we had already gotten a sneak peek of some of the photos and they look amazing. Thank you so much Danya!

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!!

We cannot say enough AMAZING things about Center of Attention and Events — they are hands-down the reason our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. Michele, Lauren, Gina, and Mary are THE BEST! From the very beginning, the team was incredibly detail-oriented and deeply patient, guiding us through every decision with clarity, warmth, and total professionalism. They made the process smooth and so enjoyable. Communication was always prompt, clear, and reassuring — we always felt heard and supported. But the true magic happened on our wedding day: Everything flowed flawlessly. Every detail — from the tiniest decor elements to the overall timeline — was executed to perfection. We were able to be fully present and soak in every moment with zero stress, all thanks to their behind-the-scenes brilliance. If you're looking for a team that is passionate, fun, hyper-organized, and truly cares about making your day perfect-Center of Attention and Events is the best decision we made!

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!

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.

They filmed our Tahoe wedding, I was recommended them by a friend to book them. It came out perfect! Clean edits, great music, and they made the whole day amazing. I would definitely recommend them again, great guy. I left a review on google, but I'll also leave one here because they're killer!

Bruno is the kind of photographer you don’t only hire for his skill but for the vibes. You instantly feel the passion he has for his profession. Bruno told us, that he would not only accompany but be a part of our wedding - and he meant it. It feels as if you’re having a friend around. We were looking for a cinematic style for our wedding photos and were more than happy to have found Bruno. Don’t expect staged pictures with family and friends but authentic emotions captured in photographs. When looking through the pictures, we truly feel the magic of that special day again. Thank you, Bruno.

Jenella and Mikey were the most perfect photographer/videographer duo we could have chosen to capture our special day! Choosing a wedding photographer/videographer is such a daunting task but we’re so glad we found Jenella and Mikey and they were available to shoot for us on our wedding day. When we were looking through their portfolio, we absolutely loved their style and knew that was what we wanted for our own wedding photos/video. Throughout the whole process they were so great at communicating with us and helping us with planning for our big day. We also really loved being able to do our engagement photoshoot with Jenella and Mikey. Especially because when they showed up with their team on our wedding day, they didn’t feel like strangers coming to shoot our special day but more like friends who already knew us. We completely trusted them to capture all the special moments and tell our story through their photos/videos. Not to mention, they delivered engagement photos that we absolutely adore and were so dreamy. On our wedding day, there was so much going on but we felt so taken care of by Jenella and her team. The day felt like a blur but I can recall Jenella always being somewhere close by and available, offering us water and making sure we were good to go. They were so patient with us and we felt so comfortable with them. Mikey did such an amazing job with both our wedding video trailer and wedding film. It’s so hard to describe with words but it was everything we wanted and even more. Just perfect. The wedding video so cohesive with our wedding photos but also so special in its own way. Each photo was so perfectly captured, in the most beautiful way. We loved reliving our special day through the photos and film and will cherish them for a lifetime. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!