San Diego Real Weddings and Southern California Destination Weddings

Cassie & Dustin’s Autumn Garden Wedding in Balboa Park

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Cassie and Dustin called in an appropriate favor from their friends on their big day at Balboa Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden—they asked guests to abide by a phone-free ceremony! Sans distractions, the bride navigated a petal-lined aisle, styled by Adorations Botanical Artistry as …

Bryan and Lindsey’s Lomas Santa Fe Family Wedding

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Sure, Bryan and Lindsey’s initial encounter was a little calculated—they met on eHarmony—but their connection was a mark of true fate. After matching virtually, they spontaneously met in person when they brought their children to the same park at the same time. …

Ashley and Justin’s Free-Spirited Fire Garden Wedding

Monday, July 23, 2018

Ashley and Justin’s romance has been no slow burn. They felt a spark upon their first run-in at a party, spending the entire night getting to know each other and have since been the light of each other’s lives as they’ve wandered …

wedding stationery on rustic wood table with flowers

Billy and Mackinzie’s Horse-Inspired Ranch Wedding

Thursday, July 19, 2018

It was love at first click for Billy and Mackinzie—they met through an online dating app. After a year of dating, Billy popped the question while the couple was on a romantic gondola ride off Coronado Island. The wedding blended the bride …

Behind the Scenes With Kaley Cuoco’s Wedding Videographer

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Kaley Cuoco has set a new standard for “rustic” weddings. The Big Bang Theory star tied the knot with professional equestrian Karl Cook at a ranch near San Diego on June 30. And, if Enjet Media‘s sneak peek of the affair …

couple kiss behind white picket fence covered in flowers

Lauren and Matthew’s Cocktail Hour Pop-Up Ceremony

Monday, July 16, 2018

Lauren and Matthew have been singing the same song from the start, when Lauren’s older sister introduced the two. Following their engagement and a surprise engagement party, the couple stayed true to their nontraditional tune when planning their wedding. They opted for …

Groom in navy blue suit holds bride's bouquet as the couple pose at Temecula Creek Inn

Bree and Mike’s Romantic Temecula Creek Inn Wedding

Friday, July 13, 2018

In hindsight, Bree and Mike say, they wish their first dance had been to Rihanna’s “We Found Love” (with its refrain “We found love in a hopeless place”), because, in Bree’s words, “There are few things more hopeless than a fraternity party.” …

bride in strapless beaded gown with groom in blue suit

Elisa and Jeff’s Chic Summer Wedding

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Despite their quintessential San Diego upbringings—she’s a beach gal and he’s a surfer—Elisa and Jeff picked up their laid-back Southern California pace after their first date. By their second date, they exchanged “I love you,” and after two months of dating, they …

Brides hold hands in front of silver trailer

Crystal and Lauren’s Rustic Chic Temecula Wedding

Friday, July 6, 2018

Lauren got the leg-up on proposing to Crystal, with a slideshow of horrid engagement rings that ended with the perfect real-life band. But Crystal took a shot a year later, too, with a surprise proposal party at their newly purchased home in …

bride and groom walk through shower of petals

Brian and Maggie’s Romantic Garden Wedding

Friday, June 29, 2018

Brian and Maggie’s love story began in the water during high school swim practice. When Brian started bringing Gatorade to Maggie before meets, there was no question of where they were headed—though they probably never would have guessed they’d get engaged overlooking …

bride in lace gown and veil with groom in black tuxedo

Calvin and Rosy’s Modern Rustic Wedding

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Calvin and Rosy met while working the same nursing shift in a critical care unit. After a healthy dose of dating, Calvin coordinated a very San Diego proposal during a sunset hike at Torrey Pines—also the location of their first date. The …

Brides kiss in the background of the bowling alley

Erin and Gianna’s Los Angeles Highland Park Bowl Wedding

Monday, June 18, 2018

These two La La Land-based TV writers met during a show they were working on in 2015. A couple years later, their own love story brought them to LA’s Highland Park Bowl, where they made history holding the first-ever wedding at the …