THE JOURNAL

Overlooking the Southern California coastline, La Valencia Hotel is one of San Diego’s most iconic and historic wedding venues. Known as the “Pink Lady of La Jolla,” this Spanish Mediterranean masterpiece has been welcoming guests since 1926. Nearly a century later, it remains a favorite for couples seeking a timeless, elevated wedding by the ocean. […]

Nestled in the rolling hills of Pala, California, Villa Vienna is one of Southern California’s most exciting new wedding venues, offering a romantic, European-inspired setting just outside of San Diego. After celebrating their own wedding in 2024, owners Sarah and Blake were presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity alongside Sarah’s parents: to create the wedding venue […]

Walking down the lively streets of Coronado at golden hour, we met up with Carisse and Mike, along with their adorable pup, Frankie for their engagement session. Taking time to include their four-legged friend, we documented this memorable time in their lives as they await their big day next summer. We started in the suburbs, […]

As you plan your wedding, it’s easy to get lost in all the things you need to do: Contact vendors, make payments, send invitations, figure out decor, etc. The list is endless. So when it comes your bridal party, preparing them well can be the difference between a smooth wedding day with extra hands to […]

Early December always holds so much joy and excitement. The slight chill in the air creating anticipation for Christmas in the coming weeks. The light snowfall on the ground in the mornings, even if it melts by the end of the day. The music, the bustle of everyone grabbing their gifts to give their loved […]

Most people at some time in their lives have heard the phrase, “You’ll find your person when you least expect it!” It’s something a lot of singles find to be true, and for Sam & Trevor, it was the date that they both weren’t planning on showing up to that changed it all! How They […]

As the two front doors at The Estate at New Albany opened into a bright foyer complete with a fireplace covered in white roses and candles, you could hear 1990s pop music and lots of laughter. Kristen and her bridesmaids were jamming out dressed in their robes – the girls in emerald green velvet and […]

Have you ever met a couple that makes you feel so warm and welcome that you instantly feel like friends simply because of the kindness they show? That is exactly what getting to know this couple is like! And after a year of postponement and high anticipation, this was it: Brooke & Mike’s beautiful wedding […]

New Year, Magical Start! It was New Years Eve night and Stasia was attending a party with friends enjoying the evening. One of the guys in the group, Tony, caught her attention and asked for her number, which she happily gave to him. The two had lots of chemistry, and she was really excited! The […]