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San Diego Iglesia ni Cristo Wedding and Julep Venue Wedding Reception
 

A small and warm ceremony for two San Diego souls who grew up here, fell in love here, and promised forever here. Gladys and Aldrin’s wedding was rooted in home, history, and a love that had been growing for years.

Their Iglesia ni Cristo wedding ceremony in San Diego was intimate and full of meaning. Surrounded by close family, they shared vows that carried so much emotion. Even after years together, their tears came so easily, and every moment felt soft, sincere, and deeply personal.

One of my favorite parts of their story is how much they love food. Their vows were inspired by their late-night snacks and their shared love for boba, which made everything feel even more personal and fun. Food is love, and you could feel that in every part of their day. 🤤

After the ceremony, on the following Monday, the celebration continued at Julep Venue in San Diego, where the energy shifted into a joyful and lively reception. There was laughter, bubbles, boba drinks, and so many moments that brought everyone together. It was the perfect balance of an intimate ceremony and a vibrant party.

As a San Diego documentary wedding photographer, these are the stories that matter most. Authentic connection, genuine emotion, and moments that unfold naturally. This is what makes documentary wedding photography in San Diego so powerful because it preserves the feeling of the day, not just how it looked.

 
Allison & Cody’s Colorful San Diego Wedding at The Heights Golf Club
 

“Hey Allison, is a red dress too much? ”

“No, red is perfect.

It was my first time photographing a wedding in a bright red dress, but it matched the entire vibe of their day. Allison and Cody asked guests to wear something bold and colorful, and they meant it. The wedding was full of hot pinks, bright reds, and color everywhere you looked.

Allison is just like the palette she chose - passionate, outspoken, and full of fire. Cody is her perfect balance and brings total golden retriever energy. He is warm, gentle, and makes people feel instantly at ease.

I love how life brings people together at the right time. Neither of them was looking for a serious relationship when they met at a friend’s party, but their connection was undeniable, and they just never stopped hanging out. 💗

Since then, they’ve grown so much together. From studying human development and law to graduating and passing the bar, they’ve built something real and grounded.

Their San Diego wedding at The Heights Golf Club reflected exactly who they are. It was vibrant, fearless, and full of heart. This is the type of documentary wedding photography I love the most. 

Photographed by me and our associate Antoine.

👉 Want to see more weddings like this? Book us and experience it for yourself at your own wedding.

 
 
InterContinental San Diego Wedding, St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church Wedding - Melissa + Chris

A teaser of wedding film (Melissa & Chris) - “Whisper”

 

Melissa and Chris’s wedding was extra special to me. Not only had I known Melissa from years ago when her best friend Eunice got married in San Francisco (which I haven’t blogged about - shame on me; it’ll eventually happen, though!), but I was also able to work with my lovely team with Brett and our filmmaker Ailin for their candid wedding photography.

A Beautiful San Diego Wedding & Ceremony!

Melissa and Chris - two very shy and smart people who live in NYC, got ready and partied at InterContinental San Diego wedding reception venue, and their ceremony was at St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church.

Their ceremony and wedding reception in San Diego was filmed and is featured on my website homepage here; please scroll down the page - it’s a 10-minute-long. :-)

One of the things that surprised me was that Melissa was emotional (cried) on her wedding day, as I had been told that she was pretty even-keeled and didn’t show much emotion. And I’m so glad our filmmaker Ailin was able to capture that special moment while Chris was “whispering” to her.

Melissa and Chris met in San Francisco in the summer of 2019. They spent the first few months of their relationship in SF before she moved down to LA during the pandemic. Chris planned to spend 3 months in LA, but ended up spending 9 months in LA as the pandemic went on. He then spent time with his parents in Boston for 3 months before moving back to San Francisco, anticipating return-to-office. Melissa was supposed to follow him back to SF, but because her job had kept postponing returning to (the SF) office, she decided to move to NYC. Now they’re both happily in NYC!

“Christopher is the most patient man I know! The last few years have been anything but predictable, and I'm so lucky he's been by my side during all the unexpected moves,” Melissa said.

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