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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 …

9 White Dresses for the Perfect Rehearsal Dinner Look

Thursday, August 24, 2017

We love rehearsal dinners for a number of reasons: working out last minute jitters, celebrating with friends and family, and, of course, shopping for the perfect little white dress! Whatever your style, we’ve got you covered in this roundup of white dresses …

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 …

Allison and Jeffrey's Pearl Hotel Wedding

Allison and Jeffrey’s Modern Bohemian Real Wedding

Monday, May 15, 2017

The stars aligned for Allison Flaker when she was at a bar one night in 2010 and saw the “tall, bearded, and crazy handsome” Trader Joe’s employee, Jeffrey Derr, whom she’d been eyeing on her grocery trips. She introduced herself and the …

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. …

Candice and Granger’s Intimate Rancho Bernardo Garden Real Wedding

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Soon after meeting Candice Colon, 31, on Match.com, Boston native Granger Beaton, 30, made their relationship official with a Sprinkles cupcake on Valentine’s Day, and later took it to the next level with a rose gold engagement ring and a romantic sunset-on-the-beach …

Brook and Jake Palm Springs Real Wedding

Brooke and Jake’s Bohemian Palm Springs Real Wedding

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

A mutual Midwestern upbringing sparked the connection between Brooke Bockhold, 38, and Jake Hardin, 34, when the Huntington Beach residents met at a local bar. Four years later, after Jake proposed on a Puerto Rican vacation, they tied the knot at The …

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 …

Tatum and Nathaniel’s Vintage Seaside Real Wedding

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Landscape architect Nathaniel Magnusson, 36, and jewelry designer and Love Tatum owner Tatum Lenahan, 31, said “I do” on the autumnal equinox—when the day is equal parts light and dark—and the celestial event informed their gorgeous aesthetic. “We carried this theme throughout …

Rachel and Robert Real Wedding Carmel Mountain Ranch

Rachel and Robert’s Ethereal Carmel Mountain Ranch Wedding

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

For Irvine couple Rachel Linder, 32, and Robert Chan, 31, there are too many memorable moments from their November wedding to pick just one. But for the bride, the most poignant part of the ceremony was when her aunt read a poem …