Coastal California Elopement Inspiration

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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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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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A Serendipitous Wedding Journey in Santa Barbara

Love stories often begin in unexpected places, and for Ruthie and Simon, it all started on Birthright Israel, a transformative 10-day trip to the land of their heritage. Little did they know that this serendipitous encounter would lead to a deep connection that would endure even as they attended different universities in North Carolina. Their…

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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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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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Spirited Santa Barbara Wedding

Dreaming of a coastal California destination wedding? Anh and Larry have been there, done that, and are sharing their experience in hopes of inspiring and informing your planning process. From the start, a Santa Barbara ceremony with their closest friends and family from all over the nation (and world) was the only way the couple…

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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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San Juan Capistrano Real Wedding

There is little that compares to the comfort of home. That’s why, despite living in Chicago, Amy and Nicholas chose to do a destination wedding in the bride’s hometown of San Juan Capistrano, California. The setting also met the couple’s desire for an outdoor reception with a “garden-inspired” vibe, which would have been hard to…

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Pacific Palisades, California Wedding

  There’s something to be said for seeing something – or someone – you want and simply going for it! Chandler and Chet didn’t let the fact that they met on a group date (while with other people!) stand in the way of their instant chemistry. “I called my mom the night after our group…

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From Love Story to Life Story

A wedding should be iconic, just like your love story. For over a century, Hotel del Coronado has hosted generations of newlyweds, and the friends and family who adore them, in an incomparable coastal setting. Go California casual with your toes in the sparkling sand at an effortless beach ceremony. Or, channel the glamour of…

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