All nerves and stress seemed to melt away when Halie saw Nate for the first time on their wedding day. Those precious moments together during their First Look brought back unity and focus on each other.
The morning clouds scurried back to reveal a bright blue sky and sunshine. The ocean breeze was a welcomed relief to the hot sun. Halie got ready with her girls on the top level of the Waterfront Resort, Huntington Beach, while Nate was just one floor down. It was so nice having everything in one location. It always makes it so convenient for guests and allows us more time to not rush.
With red sunglasses in hand, the bride, groom and I hopped on a golf cart with massive tires and rode down to the shoreline where the bridal party met up with us for a few photos.
In her vows, Halie said Nate helped her put aside her check boxes and lists and remember to enjoy the journey of life.
I could not stop smiling throughout their entire reception. Everyone was there to have fun and to celebrate. Guests flooded the dance floor with hands clapping and feet stomping. Swaying, spinning, sliding and smiling, they let loose and rallied each other for their best dance moves.
Nate & Halie I am so happy for you two!! You are each others other half bringing balance and so much love. Congratulations!!
Halie rocked her white, sparkly Kate Spade heals while her girls wore red pumps to accent their red bouquets.
Love that look in her eyes filled with overwhelming love just after she read a note from Nate.
We made sure to have time for a few beach shots across the street with the entire bridal party. The wind was blowing pretty good but they still worked it!
It was important to Nate and Halie to make time after their wedding ceremony to spend just the two of them. It was so sweet to see them absorbing it all.
Big thanks to this amazing team of vendors for all their hard work and talent:
Wedding Coordinator // Jisun Park // Serenity Events // serenityevents.com
Florist // Chris Crisologo // Paradise Floral // paradisedelight.com
Hair/makeup // Ashley Gannon // ashleygannon.com
Dj // Lee Dyson // heymisterdj.com
Officiant // Sasha // agnosticweddings.com
Harpist // Erica Powell // palmspringsharpist.com
Hotel Events Coordinator // Vanessa Delp // waterfrontresort.com
Second photographer // The lovely Jenna Anderson 🙂
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 ...