Love Story in Montecito, California

Love stories have a way of transcending boundaries, connecting people, and creating unforgettable moments. For Michael and Lauren, their journey began with a fateful introduction and blossomed into a beautiful relationship. Today, we invite you to join us as we dive into the enchanting tale of their destination wedding in the captivating coastal town of…

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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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Secret Yosemite Wedding

Yosemite National Park and the surrounding area is visited by hundreds of thousands of people each year – some come for a weekend camping trip away from the city, some come for the outdoor activities and many come to simply take in the stunning views. Bret and Stephanie planned to visit the area for an…

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A Santa Barbara Destination Wedding

Being that Matt and Alicia are Texans, I wanted the honor (as a Texas-native) to share the story of how they came to say “I do” in the sunny state of California. Although there are plenty of beautiful venues in Texas, the couple wanted their wedding day to be unique and feel extra special. What…

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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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Bold & Beautiful in Santa Barbara

Tablescape

Incorporating a vibrant color palette into your destination wedding décor doesn’t have to mean sacrificing sophistication. This talented team of wedding vendors joined forces at a private estate in Montecito, California to prove that bold can still be bridal. For “The Bold & The Beautiful in Santa Barbara” shoot, inspiration stemmed from incredible spring flowers…

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Peak Passion in Lake Tahoe

Ski In and Ski Out

Couples longing to celebrate their love at the highest level will hear their hearts pitter patter as they ascend to The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The luxury property, located mid-mountain in the Northstar California Ski Resort, offers a celestial setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts painted in real-time high definition color and beauty. The resort…

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California Resort Wedding Package

The Elopement Package

The Little River Inn is a Victorian mini-resort on the Mendocino Coast of California with over 75 years of wedding experience! If you think it already sounds out-of-budget, think again and check out their new options created for you to tie the knot on the cliffs of the Pacific for less! Below is a list…

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Wine Country Wedding Inspiration

Find Your Seat

It’s day four of our Destination: California Wine Country week and it’s perhaps our favorite part of our Destination: X weeks – all things inspiration! We’re visual people around here at DID, so it’s no surprise that we enjoy beautiful photos to get the creative juices flowing. Below, you’ll find a past Fashion Forward photo…

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A Wine Country Destination Wedding

A Good Time for All

After interviewing our real-life wedding couples, we normally take their answers and information and transform them into a blog post write-up for all of you! For today’s real wedding, however, the bride Jennifer was so well spoken that we decided it would be best to just let her answers speak for themselves. She and her…

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