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These High School Sweethearts (And Parents!) Brought the Party to Palm Springs

Monday, July 6, 2020

Whoever has questioned whether parents can party has never met Nicole and Jimmy. These high school sweethearts, with a three-year-old and 15 years together already behind them, decided to say “I do” in front of 162 of their closest family and friends …

Austen and Dominic’s Modern San Marcos Wedding

Monday, August 19, 2019

Turns out Cupid still has a few arrows in his quiver, and in Austen and Dominic’s case, he proved he’s still a sharp shooter. The couple met on OkCupid and planned their first date on Dominic’s birthday. Three years and a deployment …

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 …

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 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 …

Jessica and Victor’s Playful La Jolla Wedding

Friday, June 1, 2018

For Jessica and Victor, it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. The two worked together for three years, slowly bonding over shared interests—like snowboarding—and eventually discovering their interest in each other. Victor proposed on a snowboarding trip in Hokkaido, Japan. “Nature was …

Jake and Laura’s Modern Seaside La Jolla Wedding

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Jake and Laura’s love story was similar to many San Diegans’—they attended San Diego State University and met in Pacific Beach. The proposal, on the other hand, was anything but conventional. After many important relationship milestones (hello, puppy!), Jake proposed to Laura in …

Ingrid and Patrick’s Vibrant Bankers Hill Wedding

Thursday, April 26, 2018

By Jordan Lemke Some things are built to stand the test of time. At least, that’s how Ingrid and Patrick’s story goes. A decade after a break up—with each other!—they ended up back in San Diego… and in love once more. …

groom in white naval uniform and bride in fitted white gown with long veil

Jeannie and Steve’s Adrenaline-Fueled Wedding

Monday, April 23, 2018

Jeannie and Steve’s love story began at an altitude of 13,000 feet. He, as her tandem skydiving instructor, guided her safely to the ground—where, in a rush of adrenaline, Jeannie shouted that she loved him. Steve hasn’t stopped falling for her since. …

bride and groom in front of colorful tile wall

Doug and Kelsey’s Beautiful Seaside Ceremony

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

By Jordan Lemke Just like fine wine, some things really do get better with time. After almost three years of being neighbors at Chico State but never talking, Doug and Kelsey finally were introduced during drinks with mutual friends. A dozen years …

Dan and Kohleun’s Sweet Sunset Wedding

Friday, March 16, 2018

Dan and Kohleun met in line for chocolate cupcakes at the wedding of mutual friends on Mission Bay. Though he lived in the Bay Area and she in Oregon then, it didn’t take long for the editorial professionals to hit it off. …

Alex and Gina’s Rooftop San Diego Wedding

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

By Jordan Lemke Alex and Gina didn’t expect to meet the loves of their life over a pool table at a dive bar. But their first encounter was far from behind the eight ball. Well, with the exception of Gina being on a …