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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Corey and Katia’s Pebble Beach Destination Wedding

“Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day.” — Corey and Katia In a world where love stories are as unique as the individuals involved, Corey and Katia’s journey is a tale of patience, persistence, and the…

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Unveiling the Fresh Look of Oxnard’s Zachari Dunes

Oxnard, California, with its idyllic coastal charm, played host to a styled wedding shoot that epitomized the relaxed yet refined California Coastal aesthetic. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Jillian, the talented photographer behind the lens, who captured the essence of the shoot. Let’s delve into her insights as she takes us through…

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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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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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Journey to a San Fran Elopement

“The couples that are meant to be, are the ones who go through everything that is meant to tear them apart, and come out even stronger.” — Unknown From a cancer diagnosis to three years of long-distance and lots of love and loss along the way, today’s real wedding couple is the picture of resilience. It’s no…

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An Enchanting Big Sur Wedding

In a setting filled with a wonderland of greenery on the rugged beauty of California’s coastline, Andris and Sydney sealed their love, saying “I do” in Big Sur.  Due to restrictions brought upon by COVID-19, the couple opted for having a small wedding filled with their closest friends and family. With a destination wedding in…

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