Blogging on all things Southern California weddings and elopements!
Dreamy summer wedding at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Between the oceanside and the canyons of Laguna Beach, The Ranch at Laguna Beach is one of our favorite stunning wedding venues in Southern California. With outdoor and indoor venue options in addition to on-site resort rooms, this location is a dream destination for a summer wedding. Our bride's wedding dress was completely enchanting!! The gown featured a strapless V-neckline and flowy, ethereal fabric cascaded down into a mesmerizing train, creating an air of whimsy and romance as she gracefully walked.
Whimsical braided crown hairstyle for this bride’s fairytale wedding at Hartley Botanica
Our beautiful bride opted for a natural, glowing airbrush makeup look and a whimsical braided crown hairstyle, creating the ultimate dreamy ensemble. The enchanting backdrop of Hartley Botanica provided the perfect canvas for this fairytale wedding. Nestled in the picturesque hills of Ventura County, Hartley Botanica is an extraordinary venue that offers a romantic and serene setting for weddings.
Bride chose 60’s inspired look for her destination wedding at The 1909 in Topanga Canyon, CA
The 1909 in Topanga Canyon provided the perfect backdrop for our Seattle couple’s destination wedding. Nestled in the hills of Southern California, this enchanting venue boasts a blend of rustic charm and modern elegance. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the canyon, the bride's vision came to life, complete with a 60's-inspired hair and makeup look.
Planning a personal elopement that resonates with you as a couple
The decision to get ready together can be a powerful way to cultivate the love and connection that the wedding day represents. By choosing to spend those precious moments together, couples can create a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere, easing the nerves that often accompany the big day. It also provides the opportunity to create lasting memories, as you share in the laughter, anticipation, and joy of preparing for your lifetime commitment to one another.
Bride and groom flew across the world to elope at the Sheats—Goldstein Residence in Beverly Hills, CA
Our Austrailian bride, Cassie, had an impeccable vision for her intimate elopement. As a stylist and art director, she knew she wanted a jaw dropping venue and was willing to travel across the world to Beverly Hills for it. The couple chose the iconic Sheats–Goldstein Residence to be their destination venue. It was designed by architect John Lautner in the 60’s, and the ART that was created by the couple’s photographer Rachel Artime… just wow!!!
Bride & Groom curate gorgeous Santa Barbara wedding at Villa & Vine
“Natural and glowy” was the hair and makeup vibe and that’s exactly what our Santa Barbara bride got!! Savannah, from our team, created a classic and minimalistic bridal look that enhanced her features and didn’t feel overdone. Their ceremony was at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, with reception at Villa and Vine. Ash Gabes Photo captured the couple and their whole day so beautifully!
Los Angeles wedding at The Stonehurst
The bride wanted her freckles to shine through the foundation, not be covered up! Erin, from our team, executed the most beautiful look that looked polished, yet not too done up. The venue the couple chose was The Stonehurst in Los Angeles, and the day was captured by the incredible Jes Workman - and it wouldn’t be a wedding of hers without a LOT of film photography.
Summer wedding at Malibu West Beach Club
In a boho two-piece wedding dress, a bridal ponytail updo, and with an arm around her groom, our bride walked down the aisle of Malibu West Beach Club completely and totally smitten. You can see the honest, pure joy and the couple’s just-married feels as they are walking along the Malibu coastline in their wedding day portraits!
Classic and elegant wedding at Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades
This adorable Santa Monica couple chose the Bel Air Bay Club as the venue location for their wedding ceremony and reception. One of our favorite venues in Pacific Palisades and Malibu area! All of their details pulled together the couple’s classic and elegant vision perfectly.
LA couple plan dream modern Downtown LA wedding
This LA couple planned their dream wedding with the help of the incredible team at THREAD Events. The vibe was modern and effortless. Millwick was a perfect setting for the wedding ceremony and reception! For makeup, we kept the skin clean and fresh and natural with a pop of a winged liner. Her hair was a MOMENT. Brushed together old Hollywood waves accented with individually placed pearls!
Astrologist uses astrology to plan their wedding… you could say the stars aligned
Working with this bride and groom was a complete dream! Not only are they the sweetest and kindest couple, their story and how they approached the wedding planning process was completely unique. The bride (an Aries) and the groom (a Cancer) used astrology to chart the perfect wedding day for them. Their dream venue was Catalina View Gardens, along the coast of Palos Verdes, CA. Considering the groom is an astrologist and he is an expert, they then used Electional Astrology to plan out the timing of the wedding day events.
Modern NYC couple’s destination wedding at 1920’s venue, The Ebell of Long Beach
Our bride and groom, who live in New York City, chose to host their wedding at The Ebell of Long Beach, which is timeless and has a 1920’s vibe. Their wedding photographer, Amanda Gillian, did such an absolutely stunning job capturing the candid and sweet moments.
Santa Barbara Zoo wedding for the sweetest bride and groom!
After almost three years of wedding planning and covid reschedules, our bride Alison finally got to experience having wedding of her dreams! Alison and Connor chose the Santa Barbara Zoo as their wedding venue - so unique!!! All of the details were so thoughtfully executed and made the day personal to the couple and their guests.
A fairytale dream wedding with all the boho details at Pine Rose Cabins in Lake Arrowhead, CA
The details of Alyssa and Doug’s wedding day… it’s what boho wedding dreams are MADE OF! Nestled in the Twin Peaks/Lake Arrowhead area of CA, Pine Rose Cabins created the perfect fairytale setting as a venue. Our bride Alyssa and all of her bridal party got ready in none other than the “Storybook Cottage”. The cabin was complete with a babbling brook in the back! Just stunning.
Bride, groom, and all their wedding guests jump into the hotel pool after the reception... Epic Palm Springs wedding at The Saguaro
The venue choice was The Saguaro in Palm Springs, which set the most colorful, energetic, and fun vibe imaginable!!! Scroll to see this incredible gallery…. featuring a Pinterest worthy braided/boho hairstyle, so much color, bride’s trailing cape, hotel guests watching the ceremony from their balconies in bikinis, churro and ice cream bar, and you’ll want to see how fantastic this bride’s makeup still looked after she jumped in the pool! ;)
Destination elopement at couple's airbnb in Carmel Valley
The wedding ceremony took place on the front porch patio of their airbnb in the hills of Carmel Valley, and what a gorgeous backdrop that was!!! With their photographer, the couple drove down the scenic coast of Highway 1 for portraits and photos through Big Sur. The dreamiest!
Colorful and sweet first look for these SmogShoppe brides!
For this wedding, the brides got ready in separate hotel rooms at Le Parc Suites Hotel in West Hollywood. Bride Debbie chose to go with hair down in a soft, brushed together wave with a glowing complexion and glam eye (by Emily). Bride Alix chose a chic, low bun and natural glowing makeup (by Savannah).
Santa Barbara destination dream for Dallas couple
Our bride’s reception along with hair and makeup the morning of was at the historic Santa Barbara Club. For hair and makeup, we did a natural and clean beauty look. Classic, yet modern and effortless!