Weddings
San Clemente Wedding at the Ole Hanson Beach Club
There are very few beach towns in Southern California that are even comparable to the quaint and beautiful San Clemente. We had the pleasure of photographing Lindsay & Chad’s wedding at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, a historical building that was originally built in 1928 by the city’s founder. With blue skies, a gentle breeze and the sound of waves breaking on the beach – conditions were perfect :)
We’ve had such a great time working with Lindsay & Chad that we’ve all become friends! One of the all time funniest wedding moments that we have witnessed was when Lindsay’s father and one of their best friends put on a surprise performance of “Business Time” by Flight of the Conchords. Our favorite improvised line was “there is a race for grandchildren, and we’re in last place…” ROFL
Lindsay and Chad are awesome together and we wish them the best in their new life!
Shane & Jen
La Jolla Shores Wedding with Shani & Matt
Tucked away behind the Museum of Modern Art in La Jolla Shores is a beautiful little park that looks out over the ocean. Its natural beauty and elegance provided the perfect setting for Shani & Matt’s Wedding. These two made getting married seem like a refreshing swim in the ocean – effortless, relaxing, and filled with fun!
A few years after they met and started dating, Matt invited Shani to go for a night surf session. As they sat on their boards under the moonlight and stars, Matt miraculously produced a brilliant engagement ring and asked Shani to marry him. Unbeknown to Shani, he had tied the ring to his wetsuit using fishing line and planned an entire evening to follow. They then celebrated by riding some of the most epic 50ft waves ever. Ok- I made the last part up, but the rest is totally true, I swear! We thought it was probably the most romantic proposal we’ve ever heard of.
Anyway, congratulations to Shani and Matt!!! We hope you enjoy this selection of some of our favorite images!
Shane & Jen
Moonlight Beach Wedding with Storm & Bill
Bill fell in love the moment he first saw Storm. They quickly became best friends, spending endless hours talking together on the phone while Bill was deployed with the Coast Guard. As more time passed and their relationship blossomed, they found that it was even better to be together in person! So Bill asked Storm & her son Ridge to move from Indiana to San Diego so they could be a family together.
They were married by the water at Moonlight Beach on a beautiful Saturday morning. There is nothing quite like arriving at a wedding, kicking off your flip flops, and feeling the sand between your toes as you enjoy the ceremony! It was a perfect setting for such a laid back, fun-loving couple.
The Cabrillo Lighthouse with Jenni & Hugh
Last week, Shane and I were lucky to be a part of a very, very cool wedding coordinated by our friend Alexandra from ARAffairs.com. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful afternoon. The sky was beyond blue and a cool breeze tempered the warmth of the sun. The ceremony was held at the Cabrillo Lighthouse in Point Loma at the very edge of a cliff, overlooking the water below. If you’ve never been up there, it’s definitely worth a day trip! The view of the San Diego city skyline, rugged cliffs, and miles upon miles of ocean is breathtaking.
After the ceremony and a small portrait session by the lighthouse, the entire wedding party and family boarded the yacht America in Seaport Village for a private sunset tour of San Diego Bay. The night was made even more perfect with live music from Allison Adams Tucker and her incredible jazz band. As the sky darkened and the stars came out, Shane and I marveled at just how romantic and special this wedding was. We wish Jenni, Hugh, Henry, and Annie a wonderful life together with lots of joy and love.
Special Thanks to the fantastic vendors:
Coordinator: Alexandra Roselee www.aneventbyalexandra.com
Reverand: Rachel Rainbolt www.ever-after-weddings.com
Live Jazz Music: Allison Adams Tucker www.allisonadamstucker.com
Yacht: Yacht America www.stars-stripes.com
Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking www.sweetcheeksbaking.com
Catering: Wild Thyme www.thewildthymecompany.com
Florist: Haydee’s Flowers www.haydeescreativeflowers.com
A Beautiful day in Boulder, CO
Winter weddings in Colorado are in one word: unpredictable! More than any other time of year, it is nearly impossible to plan for the weather you want. So Shane and I were a little unsure of what to expect when we flew to Boulder 3 weeks ago for Sue and JP’s wedding. Parkas, scarves, long underwear, and gloves were thrown into our suitcase in preparation. When you’ve been enjoying beach weather in sunny San Diego, the prospect of anything below 60 degrees seems downright arctic :)
We flew into Denver Friday morning with nothing worse than a bit of bumpy turbulence. The wind was blowing hard, but the skies were clear and promising. After a gorgeous, if blustery day, while driving to dinner with friends, the most perfect little snow flakes began to fall on the windshield. Ahh welcome back to Colorado!
The next morning we awoke to bright blue skies and only a dusting of snow. By the time we met Sue and JP at the St Julien Hotel to begin shooting, the weather was warm enough to forgo a jacket and the snow had completely vanished.
I want to thank these two for not only planning an amazing wedding – stylish and quintessential Boulder – but also for being incredibly laid back, fun, and a joy to work with. They even withstood the cold for us a the sun went down at Chautauqua Park. Please enjoy some of our favorite images from the day!
Special thanks to the incredible vendors who made this wedding special: John Tobey with Eventureco.com, St Julien Hotel, Rembrandt Yard, Greens Point Catering, D Bar Desserts, and A Music Plus.
Congrats Mr & Mrs Stokes!
Maritza and Dan have been together as long as their friends can remember. They are one of those couples who perfectly compliment one another and are still as in love today as they were when they first met. Now 8 years later, Shane and I had the honor of photographing their wedding.
The day was gray and damp, but all morning ribbons of blue shone through the clouds. They decided to take a chance and set up for the outdoor ceremony they had planned for. As the start time approached, guests and attendants gathered together under umbrellas, watching the sky for signs. Hidden from sight in her car, Maritza prayed for the sky to clear and the rain to cease.
As if on cue, the sky brightened and the drizzle stopped.
There is something so lush and fresh about nature after the rain. Colors seem more vivid, the scent of flowers hangs heavy in the air. Into this new vibrancy, Maritza walked down the grass pathway to meet Dan.
San Diego Mormon Temple with Jen & Rhett
On November 22, Jen & Rhett were married at the La Jolla “Castle” in San Diego. This was an awesome day for three reasons:
1) Jen & Rhett are sweet, totally in love, and gorgeous!
2) We got 2 hours(!) to shoot portraits on the temple grounds – talk about a photographer’s dream
3) It was my birthday and I got to do what I love most all day – photograph beautiful, happy people with my best friend and husband, Shane!!!
After the portrait session with perfect blue skies and 80 degree weather (gotta love San Diego!) we accompanied the family out to Palm Springs for an intimate back yard ring ceremony and reception. Here are some of our favorite images from the day:
To see more from this shoot, visit www.AcquaPhoto.com, click on log in, password: jen&rhett
**Special thanks to Flora Wade who did an incredible job with Jen’s hair and makeup!