San Diego Real Weddings and Southern California Destination Weddings

Emily & Pierre’s Glamorous Melbourne Wedding

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Emily had the dress-shopping experience some brides only dream of: None at all. Her jaw-dropper was a bespoke piece by Tanya Didenko, only the latest in a series of stunning dresses the designer made for Emily after her appearance on The Bachelor …

Brittny & Mike’s Modern Elegant San Clemente Wedding

Monday, May 13, 2019

Just like gravity, the attraction was undeniable when Brittny and Mike met for the first time—at the tech company where they both worked. After a few more trips around the sun, they opted to be partners for the long haul. Given their …

Kathleen & Kohl’s Romantic Temecula Wedding

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Most newlyweds feel like they spent their wedding day on cloud nine. But Kathleen and Kohl actually have the photos to prove it, thanks to a little touch of fog during their first dance. “I did worry it would be cheesy, but …

Aly & Jason’s Mid-century Meets Tropical Palm Springs Wedding

Friday, May 3, 2019

You might recognize Aly and Jason from The Style Guys, the lifestyle and fashion blog that catapulted them to E! network fame—and true to the moniker, their midcentury-meets-tropical nuptials were stylishly Palm Springs. The Calgary, Alberta couple—who met in a bar (or …

Derek & Jamie’s Beachy La Jolla Wedding

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Derek and Jamie’s relationship began on a higher note than most—they met on a flight from Boston to Amsterdam (she was a flight attendant, he a passenger in first class). After breaking up the distance with lots of conversation, they had their …

Kyana & Ross’s Autumnal Temecula Wedding

Friday, April 26, 2019

Considering her last name, there was only one venue Kyana and Ross had their hearts set on for their wedding date: Fazeli Cellars. “It helped that we happened to know the owners as ‘Mom and Dad,’” Kyana jests, and recounts that Ross …

George and Margaret’s Glam Palm Springs Wedding

Friday, April 19, 2019

By Erica Nichols When George and Margaret’s wedding guest list was inching into Big Fat Greek Wedding territory—ahem, upward of 1,000 people—the couple knew they had to ditch their original plan of marrying in their home state of Oregon and go for …

Genese and Paul’s Blush Beachside Wedding

Thursday, April 18, 2019

By Erica Nichols Pretty in pink to the max, Genese and Paul’s big day at Monarch Beach Resort at Dana Point was outfitted with all the makings of a fairytale. Think: soft, feminine floral arrangements by Flowers by Cina, dreamy drapery ascended over …

Brittany and Shane’s Simply Stunning Vineyard Wedding

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

By Erica Nichols Although Brittany and Shane now live in Portland, there was no doubt they would celebrate their wedding in Southern California. After all, it’s where both of their families and friends live. It’s also where they first met (on a …

Alexandra and Patrick’s Chic Country Club Wedding

Monday, April 15, 2019

By Shawndiz Hazegh As cliché as it may seem, Alexandra and Patrick’s first encounter was love at first sight, at an LA dance party. “Two days later we had our first date and actually closed down the restaurant, forcing the lovely waitstaff …

Andy and Melanie’s Urban Liberty Station Wedding

Friday, April 12, 2019

By Victoria Gonzalez Great Lakes transplants—he from Michigan and she from New York—Andy and Melanie clicked in Los Angeles after meeting each other for the first time on the dating site PlentyOfFish. When it came to planning their big day, there was …

Claire and Eric’s Old Hollywood Palm Springs Wedding

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

By Erica Nichols Not everyone believes in fate. Then again, not everyone knows Claire and Eric’s story. While it was an app that brought them together for their first date, the couple actually crossed paths at a wedding for two of their …