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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An Ideal Desert Destination Wedding Venue in Palm Springs

Nestled in California’s Coachella Valley sits an idyllic wedding destination for couples wanting the charm and sunshine of a desert location without suffering style or quality. For all the luxurious resorts, golf courses and culinary experiences Palm Springs has to offer, many assume a wedding in this city is an adults-only vibe. We say, “think…

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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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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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A ‘Grande’ Gay Wedding in Cali

Some say “home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling.” That’s why we believe so many couples ultimately decide to return to that place of comfort for one of the most important days of their lives. This was the case for Ryan and Andrew who, despite living in Austin, Texas now, still call California “home.” “I…

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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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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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A Palm Springs Real Wedding

Like so many other couples, Kayla and Ifeanyi found themselves faced with the realization and disappointment of postponing their 2020 wedding. With their original date set for May and over 200 guests invited, their sunny Huntington Beach, California wedding wouldn’t go on as planned. “We were feeling really defeated,” recalls Kayla.  Their destination wedding plans were…

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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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