Weddings

Kara + Erik // Franciscan Garden and the San Juan Capistrano Mission Wedding

I absolutely LOVE all the color that Kara + Erik had at their wedding. They were married at Franciscan Gardens in the charming downtown of San Juan Capistrano. They did a First Look at the Mission SJC and had time for just the two of them to be together before the ceremony. I love our weather in California where we can be outside year round! Their wedding was in February and was a gorgeous day!

Big shout out to Michelle with Joy n’ Company for making the day run so smoothly and to Emily with The Moody Blooms for her incredible eye for florals and color. The whole team of rockstar vendors are listed below.

Venue | Franciscan Gardens franciscangardens.com @franciscangardens
Coordinator | Michelle Searles Joy n’ Company joyncompanyevents.com @joy_n_company
Catering | 24 Carrots Catering 24carrots.com @24carrotscatering
Florist | Emily Smithson The Moody Blooms themoodyblooms.com @themoodyblooms
Hair & Makeup | Katie Vollmer Beauty and the Beach beautyandthebeach-oc.com @beautyandthebeach.oc

Cake | Grace and Honey Cakes graceandhoneycakes.com @graceandhoneycakes
Cookies | Confectious Pastry shop confectiouspastryshop.com @confectiouspastryshop
Audio & Lighting | All Stage Pro allstagepro.com @allstagepro
Live Music | Stange Interlude simonthecellist.com @strangeinterlude
Photographer | Janet Wheeland Photography wheelandphotography.com @wheelandphoto

I love capturing the details and the behind the scene of a wedding day… Even before the bride and groom get to see each other.

Venue: Giracci Vineyards: @GiracciVineyards
Planner: Queen Tut Events @QueenTutEvents
Photography: Janet Wheeland @Wheelandphoto
Florals: Como La Flor @Como.laa.flor
Hair & Makeup: Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Videography: Aah Visuals @Aahvisuals
DJ: A-Rok Entertainment @Arok_Entertainment_Events
Catering: California Fresh @Californiafresh_catering
Cake: Penelope’s Perfections @penelopesperfections
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals @Sigpartyrentals
Signage: Luckie Design Co @luckie.design.co

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Katrina and Tony made it a special point not to call or see each other before their wedding ceremony. Tony even turned his back until the exact moment Katrina was lined up in view down the aisle. It was a very emotional sweet day and I’m so happy for them.

Venue: Giracci Vineyards: @GiracciVineyards
Planner: Queen Tut Events @QueenTutEvents
Photography: Janet Wheeland @Wheelandphoto
Florals: Como La Flor @Como.laa.flor
Signage: Luckie Design Co @luckie.design.co
Hair & Makeup: Vanity Belle @vanitybelles
Videography: Aah Visuals @Aahvisuals
DJ: A-Rok Entertainment @Arok_Entertainment_Events
Catering: California Fresh @Californiafresh_catering
Cake: Penelope’s Perfections @Perfe1Penelopes
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals @Sigpartyrentals

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There’s nothing better than snuggles from the one you love. 😍

Ceremony @ccclagunahills
Reception @olehansonbeachclub
Wedding Coordinator @eventsbykatherine
Caterer @24carrotscatering
Florist @wildflower.floral
DJ @neffectsdjs
Videographer @aahvisuals
Cake @plumeriacakestudio
Hair & Makeup @beautyandthebeach.oc
Wedding Dress @bhldn
Bridesmaids Dresses @azaziebridal
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Suits @friartux
Officiant | Pastor Ric Rodeheaver @ccclagunahills
Stationery @minted
Pianist Carol Hughes
Chorus @sccchorus
String Quartet @ocstrings_com
Photo @wheelandphoto

Bride @anja._elizabeth
Groom @joey_kolb09

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Jennifer and Philippe had been down different paths but fate brought them together. We got to do some wedding portraits of them before they left to elope in Hawaii just the two of them. 😍

Location @missionsanjuancapistrano
Bride @evolvewithjen
Groom @peepsandj
Hair @summerradighair
Makeup @maccosmetics

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Got to be a part of @communityhousedp Open House yesterday! I didn’t even know this hidden gem existed! Right in the heart of Dana Point it’s perfect for a small wedding or party.

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