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Amanda and Warren’s Iconic Balboa Park Real Wedding

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Warren and Amanda had spent many early mornings, days, and evenings running through Balboa Park, and Amanda dreamed of an iconic Balboa Park real wedding. Her dreams came true as the couple wed at the park’s Spreckles Organ Pavilion. The beautiful, historic …

Chris and Erica's Rancho Santa Fe Wedding

Erica and Christopher’s Romantic Rancho Santa Fe Real Wedding

Friday, June 2, 2017

The once-in-a-lifetime date of 12/12/12 turned out to be especially auspicious for Christopher Doesburg, 35, and Erica Biehl, 29. The couple had met at Cal State Fullerton, and on that day a suspected gunman caused a campus lockdown. Christopher made Erica feel …

Elizabeth and Jimmy’s Elegant Carlsbad Garden Real Wedding

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Elizabeth Farasy, 47, and Jimmy L’Esperance, 49, live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but when they saw the lush terraces at Carlsbad’s Aviara Resort, they knew that’s where they wanted to tie the knot. Elizabeth, a medical sales account manager, and Jimmy, a urologic …

Drew and Erica’s Stunning Cabo San Lucas Real Wedding

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Hotel marketer Drew Manios, 43, and event planner Erica Ahlin, 40, may have met online in 2014, but their courtship was old-school romance—they got to know each other over the phone. They’re both San Diegans now, but at the time, Erica lived …

Erika and David’s Rustic-Chic Winery Real Wedding

Thursday, May 11, 2017

San Diego natives David Aguierre III, 28, and Erika Bigbie, 27, met in October 2014 when they were in the same police academy class. And that’s exactly where David took Erika when he proposed in March 2016, and where they celebrated with …

Sam and Cris's Estancia Courtyard Wedding

Samantha and Christopher’s Whimsical La Jolla Garden Real Wedding

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Though they live in Fullerton now, Christopher von Voigt, 27, and Samantha Spaulding, 25, met while they were both working at Kimpton Solamar Hotel in downtown San Diego—cute valet Chris quickly caught Sam’s eye from her spot as a front desk agent. …

Rancho Santa Fe Real Wedding Nicole and Phil

Nicole and Phil’s Romantic Rancho Santa Fe Real Wedding

Monday, May 1, 2017

San Diego natives Nicole Lawrence, 26, and Phil Chapparone, 29, went to high school together, but didn’t officially meet until after they’d both graduated from college. They’ve been inseparable ever since, and after a San Diego Bay gondola ride proposal by Phil …

Rancho Santa Fe Real Wedding: Gurgiana & Evan

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Gurgiana and Evan were married this past May at the gorgeous Inn at Rancho Sante Fe with Nicole George Event Planning & Design. We love the elegance + love that this wedding radiated. Every detail from this top-notch wedding team were #instaworthy. The dessert + …

La Costa Real Wedding: Ashley and Jack

Friday, October 21, 2016

Ashley & Jack’s day was beautiful and emotional from start to finish. They began the day at a bright and airy beach house overlooking the beach in Encinitas, where they held an intimate ceremony for family before moving to the La Costa …

Rancho Bernardo Real Wedding: Shannon and Gary

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Groom Gary shared his story about how he met his bride Shannon and today we’re sharing it with you along with their beautiful wedding photos at the Rancho Bernardo Inn! “Shannon and I met in the arena of internet dating although I am confident that if …

Rancho Sante Fe Real Wedding: Holly & Brian

Friday, June 17, 2016

Holly and Brian are such a sweet, blissful couple and when they’re together it seems like nothing could steal their joy. After 10 years of dating and traveling the world together the couple married at Rancho Valencia Resort. Their love for adventure was evident in their sparkly and …

Downtown San Diego Real Wedding: Kristen and Brandon

Friday, June 10, 2016

Kristen and Brandon wanted an intimate, elegant, romantic wedding with water views. The 32nd floor ballroom and terrace at the Manchester Grand Hyatt was just the right spot with stunning views of the San Diego bay. The twinkling lights of the city made for the perfect backdrop for …