I don’t think Emily stop giggling all day. Ear-to-ear, uncontrollable smiles. I guess that’s what happens when two High School Sweethearts tie the knot after years of becoming best friends. Love doesn’t come at a particular age or time in life, but when you find it hold it tight and don’t let go.
The ceremony took place at Emily’s church, Santiago de Compostela Catholic. The big bright sanctuary of the church echoed with love as Kyle and Emily said their vows. After the ceremony, guests headed over to Plaza de Magdalena in San Juan Capistrano where they were greeted with drinks and hors d’oeuvres created by the tasty caterers that own the venue, Sundried Tomato. We snuck over to the butterfly sanctuary for a few photos. Emily’s eucalyptus crown and boho wedding dress by Grace Loves Lace looked surreal surrounded by wild flowers.
The night partied on with lots of dancing and letting loose! It’s such a fun wedding to photograph when there are conga lines and hand stands on the dance floor!
Congratulations to Kyle and Emily! I’m so honored to have photographed your wedding and engagement. I hope you enjoyed your time honeymooning on your Caribbean cruise and wish you all the love. Remember to always be each other’s biggest fans!
Out with floral crowns… in with eucalyptus crowns!! Beautiful greenery styling by Bonnie with The Tangled Vine. The perfect boho look to compliment her Grace Loves Lace wedding gown.
Emily wearing the Genevieve gown from Grace Loves Lace, has featured on their website gallery of real weddings! Their stunning dress fits Emily so perfectly.
Love these die-cut wooden table numbers! Such a natural, rustic look, and with the pop of red, the room is set!
Always fun to work with great vendors. Thank you Cori (Events by Cori) for making everything run so smooth, and big thanks to Louis (Classic Cuts DJ) for keeping the party going all night!
How romantic to sneak away for a few minutes during the reception for a couple of photos. They seemed to enjoy a bit of time away from the crowds.
Big thanks to this awesome team of vendors for making Kyle and Emily’s wedding day so perfect:
RECEPTION VENUE // Plaza de Magdalena // sundriedtomatobistro.com/venues/plaza-de-magdalena // @plazademagdalena
CEREMONY VENUE // Santiago de Compostela Catholic // sdccatholic.org
CATERER // Sundried Tomato // sundriedtomatobistro.com // @sundriedtomatobistro
PLANNER // Events by Cori // eventsbycori.com // @eventsbycori
FLORIST // The Tangled Vine // thetangledvinedesigns.com // @thetangledvine
DJ // Classic Cuts // classiccutsdjs.com // @classic_cuts_djs
CAKE // Porto’s Bakery & Café // portosbakery.com // @portosbakery
GOWN // Grace Loves Lace // graceloveslace.com.au // @grace_loves_lace
HAIR + MAKEUP // Gold & Braid Salon // salongoldandbraid.com // @goldandbraid
RENTALS // Sweet Salvage Vintage Rentals // sweetsalvagerentals.com // @sweetsalvagerentals
PHOTOGRAPHER // Wheeland Photography // wheelandphotography.com // @wheelandphoto
Becoming a Mama has given me a whole new perspective and respect for all the moms who’ve come before me. People can tell you “it’s life changing”, but you don’t know what it’s really like until you’re in it.
My sweet Cali Rae brings us so much joy and sweetness. She melts my heart when she says: “hi, I love you”… “bootiful Mama”… “oh goodness”… and gives us hugs and smooshes! She can be a rollercoaster of emotion, wearing her heart on her sleeve - she reminds me how to live in the moment.
There’s something so timeless about black and white photos. 🤩
Bride | Allison @a__aguirre
Groom | @therealkevinkray
Ceremony Venue | Mission Basilica @missionbasilica
Portrait Venue | SJC Mission @missionsjc
Reception Venue | Plaza de Magdalena @plazademagdalena
Coordinator | Lexi @lexi_luciani_mkevents
Caterer | Sundried Tomatoes @sundriedtomatobistro
Florist | Hao @haotomakethings
DJ | DJ Todd @epic1dj
Cake | Simply Sweet Cakery @simplysweetcakery
Hair + Makeup | Beauty & the Beach @beautyandthebeach.oc
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie @azaziebridal
Videographer | Dan Plug Films @dan_plugfilms
Photobooth | Epic 1 @epic1dj
Photographer | Janet Wheeland Photography @wheelandphoto
#orangecountyweddingphotographer #ocwedding #ocweddingphotographer #sanjuancapistranowedding #missionsjc #plazademagdalena
Happy Anniversary Briana + Branton!! You have such a fun, playful, joyful love. Wish you many more years of love and life together!
Venue : @olehansonbeachclub
Catering + Bar : @24carrotscatering
Planning + Design : @fetelledesigns
Photography : @wheelandphoto
Florals : @jennybfloraldesign
DJ: @neffectdjs
Wedding Cake + Desserts: @simplysweetcakery
Glam: @flawlessfacesbeautylounge
Officiant: @greatofficiants
Reliving Brian and Lisa’s gorgeous wedding day as I edit through their gallery. 😍
Planner: @mikala_mongeamoreevents & @mongeamoreevents
Venue/Caterer: @plazademagdalena & @sundriedtomatobistro
DJ: @djsotaentertainment
Officiant: @greatofficiants
Photo Team: @wheelandphoto
Cake: @gisellesvegankitchen
Dessert: @sugarblossombakeshop
Florals: @samisflowersmv
Happy birthday, my love!! Travis, you are an amazing human. You are loving, thoughtful, poetic, passionate, playful, driven, curious, the amount of lyrics you know blows my mind, and your hugs soothe my soul. I love you Sugar Nugget.