From the bride: “We met through mutual friends. Jake had just graduated from college and I was in my final quarter. Our paths started crossing in summer 2015 and there was one night we finally talked. It was a pint night where you bring a pint glass down to the pub and you can get a dollar beer. I was dropping off my friend and stopped in to say hi to people. Jake was there with his friends and they were all wearing Hawaiian shirts. I thought he just looked like a cute surfer guy so I went over to talk to all of them (who I knew the others). Then Jake and I got to talking and we started hanging out after that night we met and the rest is history!
At Lake Pillsbury. Jakes family friends own a campsite there. We are friends with their kids too and we go every year with them, their family, and friends from college. It was Doug and Jenn’s (who own the campsite) 30th wedding anniversary so there was a plan to “dress up” one of the nights for a nicer dinner. Dress up as in sun dresses and Hawaiian shirts. We all got ready and decided to go down to the dock for sunset pictures. When it was Jake and my turn, that is when he popped the question. I was so excited! We went up the hill and they had decorated around the campsite and had a bubble machine and champagne. We enjoyed celebrating with everyone that evening and had the rest of the week to enjoy the excitement with zero services. It was nice to not feel the need to tell the world right away. We also had more friends come up the following weekend and we got to celebrate with them as well.”
It was extra sweet to be able to be able to photograph their wedding day! I’ve known Christy since we were kids. We grew up at the same church together!
Christy + Jake, I am SO freaking happy for you guys! You have so much love and are surrounded by such good people. Keep adventuring and loving each other.
Christy had her Boudoir Photoshoot put onto a retro viewfinder! What an awesome gift for her husband! Inquire for more information on boudoir sessions »
The bride, Christy, is a graphic designer and designed her own invitation suite as well as table numbers for the reception.
Handmade digital art on each of the tables was created by the bride, Christy. They represent special places to Jake and Christy’s lives. Such a unique personal touch to add to wedding day.
Big shout out to everyone that contributed and helped out. Here are some of the amazing vendors:
Venue | AV Ranch @av_ranch
Coordinator | Shannon Rojas-Anderson @shandr1
Florist | Kathy G’s Event Flowers @kathygs_abo
Caterer | Stone Fire Grill @stonefiregrill
Video | Pearly Oak Photos @pearly.oak.photos
Photo | Janet Wheeland Photo @wheelandphoto
DJ | Extreme DJ @extremedjservice
Cake | Nothing Bunt Cakes @nothingbundtcakes
Hair + Makeup | Brush Works Bridal @brushworksbridal
Wedding Dress Store | The White Dress Couture @thewhitedresscouture
Dress Designer | Watters @watters
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie @azazieofficial
Grooms Suit | The Black Tux @theblacktux
Officiant | Gerardo Arenado
Stationery + Signage |THE BRIDE! @craftingchristy
So happy to have the sun out! ☀️
Bride | @kaykays
Groom | @kevingocke
Venue | Casa Romantica @casaromanticaweddings
Coordinator | Michelle Searles @joy_n_company
Caterer | 24 Carrots Catering @24carrotscatering
Florist | Malorie @collectedwithlove
DJ | Keith Divel @keithdivel
Cake | Its All About Cake @itsallaboutcake
Hair + Makeup | Niki Marshall @beautyandthebeach.oc
Live Music | Dream Brother @dreambrothermusic
Officiant | Jeff Vance
Valet | Cedars Parking
Videographer | Carver Weddings @bravencarver
Photobooth | Orange Box @orangeboxphotobooth
Photographer | Janet Wheeland Photography @wheelandphoto ...
Nothing was going to stop Rebekah and Dallas from enjoying their wedding day! There was a light drizzle now and again but everything worked out. I’m so happy for them!! ...
I’m going on a wildflower scout on Wednesday to find the local flowers. Let me know if you have any tips. 🌼 ...
I feel like it’s already Spring! 🌼🌸 With all the rain we’ve been having everything looks so green and the flowers are already blooming! Who’s down for a wildflower photo session?! 🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼
Bride | Megan @mmason__
Venue | La Ventura @laventuraeventcenter
Coordinator | Havilah @laventuraeventcenter
Cake | Sugar Blossom Bake Shop @sugarblossombakeshop
DJ | Epic 1 Entertainment @epic1dj
Florals | Collected With Love Mallory @collectedwithlove
Makeup | Sit Pretty With Kay @sitprettywithkay
Officiant | Jake (brides brother)
Photographer | Janet Wheeland Photography @wheelandphoto
Rentals | Signature @sigpartyrentals
Wedding Dress | Grace Loves Lace @grace_loves_lace ...
THIRD WHEEL coming this Summer! Trav and I are having a baby girl! We can’t wait to meet her! 💛💗💛💗💛
Photos by @devynleonephoto ...
Date night with my hubs. 🥰 We’ve been talking about going to Kauai for a “baby moon” so we got @hapajs and dreamed about Hawaii. 🌺🪸🍍 ...
Hidden behind Giracci Vineyards is a dreamy open field. If you’re having your wedding there, be sure to make time to sneak off for some romantic sunset photos. The staff is so sweet and will drive us over in a golf cart so dont worry about needing to hike anywhere in heels.
Also, keep in mind that the sun sets earlier than you think because it gets hidden behind the hills.
Bride | Aubrey @aubreezy113
Groom | Anthony @curatolaanthony
Venue | Giracci Vineyards @giraccivineyards
Coordinator | Joy n' Company @joy_n_company
Caterer | 24 Carrots Catering @24carrotscatering
Florist | Petite Bouquet @petitebouquet
DJ | Extreme DJ @extremedjservice
Cake | Plumeria Cake Studio @plumeriacakestudio
Hair + Makeup | Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Officiant | Matt Walker (friend)
Photobooth | Photo Q Booth @photoqbooth
Photographer | Janet Wheeland Photography @wheelandphoto ...
Happy one year anniversary Kayla + Vincent!! 💗
Venue @casaromanticaweddings
Florist @thenatureofthings
Coordinator | Christina with Carbonara Catering
Caterer @carbonaracaterings
DJ | DJ Todd @epic1dj
Photographer @wheelandphoto
Hair @beautybybost
Makeup @beauty.by.chelsearoach
#thepriceisright22 ...
Sun came out just in time for Brooke and David’s Engagement Session. ☀️
Makeup by @designvisage
Wedding coordinator @joy_n_company ...