Return to Whidbey Island

For native islanders Karla and Mike their long awaited wedding signaled their return to Whidbey Island and their families. Mike spent 5 years fishing in Alaska, yes the ‘Deadliest Catch,’ while Karla pursued her theatrical career in Hollywood!
This is just a tease…their gorgeous wedding film will be coming soon!

Music:These Three Words by Jake Ousley
Licensed by The Music Bed


A Moonlit Vineyard

One of my favorite venues for a wedding is a winery. Not because I love wine so much but because there is romance associated with a winery. The neat rows of vines heavy with ripening fruit. The barrel room with it’s pungent smells. The dusty bottles waiting for their moment to come out. The promise of a good year…

A wedding is a promise. A good one will age beautifully, will ripen and mature with subtle complexities. It will mellow and sweeten with the years.

Natalie & Jeff’s ceremony at Wien’s Family Cellars was beautiful and romantic. They shared their vows under a full moon. Behind them a picturesque winter vineyard and strains of string quartet helped set the mood!

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Music: Ben Rector ‘You & Me’ Licensed by The Music Bed

Venue: Wiens Family Cellars

Photography: Studio Paris Photography

Floral: Flowers Over Time

Cake: Cakes to Celebrate


Christmas Lights in Del Mar

Jessica and Taylor shared heartfelt romantic vows at Calvary Lutheran Church then headed over to Del Mar’s Turf Club for a fun filled wedding reception. We watched a gorgeous sunset and then the fairgrounds were lit up with thousands of Christmas lights! The evening ended with guests singing karaoke. What a memorable night!

Music- ‘Tell Me’ by Seth Wood
Licensed by The Music Bed

Photographer – Matt Herbst
Flowers – Cynthia Davis – Mendel (Petals of Love Flowers and Event Planning)
Cake – VG’s Donuts
DJ – Greg Gonzalez
Pianist – Dustin Callahan
Wedding Coordinator – Laura Simpson


Tuscan Treat

Alex & Juliana had an amazing wedding at her parent’s Tuscan estate. The romantic ceremony was held in a clearing under old Oak trees. Overhead white paper lanterns swung in the breeze to the music of a string quartet. The food, catered by Vigilucci’s, was a quintessentially Italian, although I’m told no one can top Juliana’s Mom’s cooking!

Music: ‘Good Life’ by One Republic licensed by Songfreedom.com

Venue: The Turf Club

Photography: momentsbymichelle.com

DJ: Tony Slater

Catering: Vigilucci’s

Cake: BriarMist Cakes

Floral: Sheri’s Flowers

Makeup: Jules Skin Studio


Adrianne & Patrick – Feature Film

Planing a wedding all the way from Boston is a challenge but with help of Adrianne’s Mom and a few trips to California it got done, beautifully. The group was so much fun, they all loved the dress-up photo booth! This is a great example of our ‘shortform edit’.

Venue:Laguna Cliffs Marriott

Photography: Joe Latter

Floral: Pamela Lowe

DJ: Atmosphere Entertainment

Photo Booth: meb photo

Venue: Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa


Grand Del Mar

Rachel & Dustin’s wedding at the Grand Del Mar was an incredibly elegant and sumptuous affair. What a beautiful couple!

Music “Secrets” by One Republic licensed by Songfreedom.com

Venue: Grand Del Mar

Coordinator: Erin Melton, Behind The Bride

Photography: Harvard Photography

DJ: House Entertainment

Florist: Splendid Sentiments

Guitarist: Lee Coulter


Italian + Wine + Love

Amber & Adam were a wonderful couple to work with. They wedding was so full of wonderful details…16 months of planning certainly showed!

Venue: Ponte Family Estate Winery www.PonteWeddings.com

Coordinator: Premiere Events Group, Inc. www.CallPegy.com

Photography: Zach Hodges Photography www.ZachHodges.com

Cake: Cakes to Celebrate www.Cakes-to-Celebrate.com

DJ: Extreme DJ extremediscjock@aol.com

Lighting: Shine Lighting www.ShineLighting.com

Sherry’s Party Affair www.Sherryspartyaffair.com


Bali Hai Wedding Romance

Gary ‘crossed the pond’ to marry his love Joanna at the Bali Hai in San Diego. This only goes to show that long distance relationships can and do work out! They were a beautiful couple and it was a joy to share in their celebration!

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venue: Bali Hai

DJ: Elite British DJ


Jan 23 2012

Bride’s Choice Award!

We are happy to announce that we are winners of the Bride’s Choice Award for 2012 on Wedding Wire!

Weddings, Wedding Venues
2012 Bride's Choice Awards | Best Wedding Photographers, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Florists, Wedding Planners


Dec 7 2011

A Vintage Schoolhouse

John and Nicole had a pretty garden wedding at The Twin Oaks Garden Estates in San Marcos. The century old schoolhouse served as the bride’s room and cocktail reception area while the ceremony took place in beautiful lush gardens outside. I love the true vintage quality of the place!

Music: Heartbeat by The CO
licensed by The Music Bed

Venue: Twin Oaks Garden Estates

Photography: Shadowcatcher Imagery


Oct 10 2011

Engaging Train Ride

We had a such great time getting to know James and Chi! We took the train to Capistrano with them to shoot their engagement film.


Oct 10th, 2011