Coastal California Elopement Inspiration

couple on the california coast

When we first set eyes on this gorgeous styled shoot that took place in Jenner, California, we knew it had to be shared with all of you! Hosted by Sonoma County Shootouts, these lovely shots were captured in an area called Goat Rock near the mouth of the Russian River, known for its scenic shoreline and…

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Joyous Wine Country Wedding

Sydney and David’s first meeting happened during their earlier college years at UW-Madison. Long after the introduction by mutual friends and settling into official “adulthood,” Sydney and David bumped into each other at a college bar. That’s when the sparks flew. “That week, Dave asked me out on a date at a rooftop restaurant where…

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Duane and Daniel’s Del Mar Destination “I Do’s”

For Duane and Daniel, fate intervened in a bustling dermatology clinic in September of 2017. Daniel, a medical student from Oklahoma, had just started his rotation at Saint Louis University, where Duane, a senior dermatology resident, was working at the time. Upon meeting, Duane’s infectious smile caught Daniel’s attention immediately, and he couldn’t help but…

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Where to Wed in California When Kids Count

Your wedding is all about the two of you, as it first and foremost should be. So many decisions to be made! The trickiest ones may involve who to invite, especially when it comes to families with young children. Determining whether or not to host a child-friendly wedding is a personal conversation. If you do…

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Dr. Wilkinson’s Resort in California’s Wine Country

Amongst the rolling hills and valleys of California’s wine country sits a little treasure of a town, Calistoga. A little over a 30-minute drive from the Sonoma County Airport, Calistoga is home to hundreds of vineyards and wineries, many boutique wellness hotels, a handful of breweries, and locally owned and operated shops. This destination just…

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Palm Springs: Nothing But Blue Skies

Palm Springs is no doubt an idyllic destination for weddings. From the endless sunshine, perfect winter weather, stunning desert landscape and drivable proximity to many southwest cities, this California locale is an iconic hotspot for good reason. Azure Sky Hotel, a newly renovated adult-only micro-resort in the center of Palm Springs, was originally built in…

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Happy in Hillsborough: A Real Wedding

Kate and Kevin met in 2014 after matching on a dating app. They quickly realized they both grew up in the same area and had a bunch of mutual friends. It’s safe to say the couple hit it off because seven years later, they said “I do” at a private estate in Hillsborough, California. Actually,…

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Pasadena Real Wedding

Why They Went “Destination” For a couple whose story started in the City of Angels at a karaoke event in Little Tokyo
, a wedding that honored their beginnings just felt right. This, and the fact that the couple has many friends and family in the area, is what sparked Amy and Greg’s journey to the…

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La Jolla Real Wedding

Megan and Nicholas’s decision to tie the knot by the Pacific in La Jolla, CA (just outside of San Diego) was simple. They loved the location for its gorgeous weather year-round and for the opportunity to wed at La Valencia Hotel, also known as “The Pink Lady” for its warm color that gets enhanced by…

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