Real Weddings: Spring 2018 Archives

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 …

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 …

couple hold hands in front of rustic fence

Arlene and Endy’s Free-Spirited Wedding

Monday, June 11, 2018

A flirtatious encounter at a concert—she stole his beer—led Arlene to steal Endy’s heart. Later, their relationship hit another high note when Endy proposed in a hot-air balloon. They opted to join their lives together at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park—a …

Bryan and Haylee’s Marble Love Wedding

Friday, June 8, 2018

Bryan and Haylee attended rival colleges in Washington state, but overcame their competitive spirits for romance to bloom. After college, the couple maintained a long-distance relationship until Bryan knew it was time to cement their future together. He proposed to Haylee at …

Brian and Cheryl’s Big Happy Family Wedding

Monday, June 4, 2018

Though she probably had some promising presents waiting under the Christmas tree, Cheryl received her shiniest holiday gift a few days early while at a lookout point over Washington’s Snoqualmie Falls. Brian, clasping the ring so tightly his knuckles turned white (it …

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 …

views of the Pacific through floral and greenery covered arbor

David and Katie’s Picture Perfect Del Mar Wedding

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

David and Katie were drawn together during varsity sports at Duke University. He played football. She played soccer and lacrosse. During a family Christmas photo, David executed his game plan for the rest of their lives, dropping to one knee and proposing. …