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Condor’s Nest Ranch Was the Perfect Place for This Bohemian Wedding

Friday, October 2, 2020

Amanda and Derek might’ve patented the term “kindergarten sweethearts.” Amanda was four and Derek five when they met playing sports as kids. Even when Amanda’s family moved to Houston, hers and Derek’s remained close, visiting each other every summer—and Amanda and Derek …

Blush and Bright Accents Graced this San Diego Botanic Garden Wedding

Friday, September 18, 2020

“The girl with the California smile… ” British native William couldn’t stop thinking of Katy after they’d met unexpectedly in Thailand—twice: once when William missed his bus in Chiang Mai and then again, as fate would have it, 10 days later in …

A Picture-Perfect Rustic Wedding in Temecula

Monday, July 20, 2020

On a day Katie thought would be like any other, Jacob surprised her with a ring—a ring he designed himself using a diamond belonging to his mother. “On the day of the proposal, Jacob had a work event at UC San Diego …

This Ethereal Open Air Resort Wedding Has All the Rustic Fall Vibes

Monday, March 16, 2020

When Nikki first saw Adrian, she was drawn to his shoes. They were Converse. Translation: He was a relaxed, down-to-earth guy—somewhat of a rarity in the LA area. Her intuition proved right, as they totally hit it off in the bar that …

The Brides DIYed Every Inch of This Farm-Style Wedding in Simi Valley

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Molly, a farmer, found the cream of the crop when she met her future wife, Ashley, a teacher, at a Jewish retreat center. A few years of courtship later, she proposed with a rubber band during the superbloom in Anza-Borrego. Since the …

No-Frills Details at This Valle de Guadalupe Wedding

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

After 10 years of dating, Brynn and Caleb both knew what was next. In fact, on a New Year’s Eve they simply said to each other, “Let’s get married.” Just like that no-frills proposal, their Valle de Guadalupe wedding totally broke a …

The Coziest Winter Wedding at Sacred Mountain Julian

Friday, October 4, 2019

By Carly Shihadeh Ashley is no stranger to weddings. The bride and her groom, Brett, decided to tie the knot at the venue she manages: Sacred Mountain Julian. Thanks to her experience in tending to countless “I dos,” Ashley knew just how …

Carl and Tania’s Colorful Garden Simi Valley Wedding

Monday, September 9, 2019

It’s said that punctuality is the soul of business—Carl and Tania learned that much in business school, where they met. But what wasn’t on the syllabus? Southern California traffic, like the jam that threw a wrench into Carl’s proposal timeline. When they …

Michael and Sara’s Rustic Palm Springs Wedding

Friday, July 19, 2019

With “fun” their only MO in mind, Michael and Sara looked no further than The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens for a big day full of good times. It began with a greeting by Mr. Prickles—a porcupine with the ability to high-five—followed …

Jordan and Kambria’s Rustic Bressi Ranch Wedding

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

After Jordan and Kami crossed paths at a line-dancing bar in San Luis Obispo, they knew deep down they’d found a do-si-do partner for life—though it took a few more bashful encounters for someone to make a move. A shared love for …

Stan and Stephanie’s Fireman Chic Wedding

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

By Jordan Lemke Stan and Stephanie’s five-alarm love story sparked with a week of dating in junior high, and then cooled down to a friendship throughout high school (they even went to homecoming together, where Stan was named king!). When Stan left …

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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 …