THE JOURNAL

Their Meet-Cute: Walking down our high school halls, the sounds of locker doors clasping, class bells ringing, and buzzing conversation filling our ears, most of us hope our teenage crushes will be our forever partner, but few have the privilege of finding their lifelong love so young. But if you’re lucky, you get to grow […]

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 […]

It’s finally time! You’re ready to ask your girlfriend to be your wife, but there’s one question you still have to answer: Where are you going to propose? San Diego has so many amazing options, but choosing one that’s less crowded and uniquely special to you is half the battle. We know how much pressure […]

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. […]

Their Relationship Story While living in Orange County, Tess decided to get on a dating app and quickly found herself with a match: Mike. They decided to meet at a taco shop in Huntington Beach, and it went so well that they decided to continue the night and grab drink at the bar next door. […]

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 […]

You can’t believe it. You’ve been dreaming of this day your entire life and when you look down at your ring finger each morning, you can barely believe it’s all real. The man of your dreams finally asked you to marry him (and dang did he do good with that ring!!), and you couldn’t be […]

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 […]