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Hamilton Tributes and Wes Anderson Inspired This Wedding at the San Diego Botanic Garden

Friday, November 8, 2019

“Imagine that Wes Anderson made a movie about California, and we’re the main characters.” That was Jake and Katherine’s marching order for their vendors to create their best day ever. “It at least helped us narrow down our cheerful California color palette …

Mike & Savannah’s Detailed US Grant Wedding

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Mike and Savannah’s big day was a testament that the little things do, in fact, add up—often in the most beautiful ways. “Our wedding theme was ‘all about the details,’” Savannah says. The couple designed a custom monogram to imprint their postage, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

John and Rosie’s Perfectly Matched Real Wedding

Monday, February 5, 2018

By Jordan Lemke An online encounter led John and Rosie together after they had both experienced their fair share of romantic twists and turns. Looking for a fresh start, the divorcees met on a dating website. “Just like two moderns, we met …

Caitlin and Rob’s Modern Beach Wedding

Monday, September 25, 2017

Caitlin and Rob’s modern beach wedding took place at Tower 23, Pacific Beach’s upscale boutique hotel. The bride chose soft, light colors for her bridesmaids’ mixed style dresses and kept the colors consistent throughout her wedding florals. We love that the subdued …

#ExquisiteSpotlight: San Diego Wedding Coordinator Melissa Barrad

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Meet San Diego wedding coordinator Melissa Barrad, the owner behind I Do Weddings and Events. Melissa has been coordinating #ExquisiteRealWedding celebrations for the last decade. You can view some of her San Diego-based weddings here, here, and here (and these are just a …

Alyson and Darren’s Tropical Chic Beach Wedding

Friday, September 15, 2017

A tropical chic beach wedding was exactly what Alyson and Darren had in mind for their big day, and they found the perfect wedding venue right here in San Diego. These Newport Beach locals where inspired by the colorful decor of the Catamaran …

Jacqueline and Alec’s Unique Palomar Mountain Ranch Real Wedding

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

San Francisco couple Alec Cierny, 34, and Jacqueline Ravenscroft, 31, tied the knot at the Ravenscroft Ranch on Palomar Mountain, where the bride grew up and where her father still lives. Her dad built the infinity patio where the two attorneys exchanged …

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 …