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


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


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


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.


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


Sep 9 2011

Brittany & Jason

Brittany & Jason had a wonderful wedding at her parents home. Jason is a Navy Seal and after waiting many months for him to come home Brittany and Jason tied the knot. I think he even smiled a little :-)

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Aug 13 2011

Heather & TJ

Heather & TJ wrote the most romantic vows for their beautiful ceremony which took place at the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook. We wish them a happy life together!

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Venue: Grand Tradition

Photography: Livingstonephotos.com

DJ: djpaulpeterson.com


Jul 18 2011

Wesley & Brandi

Wesley & Brandi had a fun and beautiful wedding at their family’s equestrian estate in Bonsall. They were surrounded by lots of loving friends and family. Their ‘Journey’ is just beginning!  Congratulations to you both!

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