THE JOURNAL

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 […]

Congratulations!! You’re with the man of your dreams and you’ve decided on where you’ll say, “I do!”: San Diego, California! It’s a pretty great spot if you ask us. After all, we not only got married here ourselves, but now live here together. It’s truly beautiful! Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or are […]

After planning a wedding myself and photographing weddings since I graduated high school, one thing is for sure: weddings usually don’t go exactly as planned. But as time has passed and I’ve gotten more and more familiar with the groove of weddings, I’ve noticed things that make a HUGE difference in keeping timelines on track. […]

As the elevator doors opened, light quickly poured in to reveal a Gatsby-esque venue. Decked out in rich blacks and golden accents, we caught a glimpse of the large windows and headed straight over to take in the view of downtown San Diego. The skyscrapers stood tall, the sky blue as can be, and boats […]

Some of the most epic love stories start out as great friendships, and Kiyen & Gary are the perfect example! These two had known each other for a while through their kids, but reconnected as friends at a softball game for their daughters. Grabbing two cups of coffee together at a local Starbucks, Gary slowly […]

If you’ve ever wondered what the wedding of the century is, you may need to look at Alex and Shane’s wedding day at Provence Mills Event Center! Trust us, this wedding was not only gorgeous, but SO much fun! From the confetti canons, the elaborate decor, their huge bridal party filled with family and friends, […]

On a gazebo overlooking the lake, Alexis made her way down the aisle to Kyle, her soon to be husband, with tears in his eyes. She was a vision in white with the biggest smile on her face, and you could see how proud her dad was as he held her arm tight before giving […]

On the hot summer day of June 12th, you could feel the bustling excitement walking into Silver Lake Country Club to finally celebrate Kelly & Doug’s wedding after they rescheduled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The sun was shining bright, birds chirping over the golf course, and Kelly was getting ready with her ladies […]

It’s finally your turn, and looking through your perfect invitation suite, you’re so excited to print these out to send to your guests. Your names are written in elegant script font, the date and time just below to be printed on card stock in your wedding colors. But there’s one last thing to decide on […]