Stephanie & Jim - El Cortez, San Diego
This was a sweltering day in a string of hot days so the challenge was to keep everyone cool, have fun and still get some great photos. The ceremony took place at Founder's Chapel located on the campus of USD in San Diego. Founder's sits right next door to the popular Immaculata cathedral also on the USD campus. The chapel is actually quite big, but it has more of an intimate feel with it's dark wood and carved alter guilded in gold. It quickly got hot and steamy in there so it was a good thing that the bride and groom provided everyone with small folding fans to cool themselves. (Recommended for anyone considering a summer wedding there.)
Stephanie wore a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress. Not only did the dress fit her perfectly, but I liked seeing something from a designer that I don't see too often.
Originally, Jim (the groom) wanted to take some photos with the wedding party at Balboa Park near downtown San Diego. The day was so hot that I instead suggested shooting at the USD campus where there was a steady breeze and no crowds. So we headed over to the center of the campus where there's a fountain and the cathedral in the background. I had this idea that I'd get everyone in the fountain so I mentioned it to the groomsmen. At first, they were skeptical, but then one of them said what the heck and went for it. Then the rest followed.
The cool water was so nice that the girls decided to jump in too.
Alas, jumping in wasn't really an option for the Stephanie so she just hovered.
The reception was at the Don Room in the El Cortez situated in downtown San Diego. It's one of the most gorgeous rooms you'll find anywhere.
Catering and cake was handled by Paul Bott & Company. He does a great job although I have to admit I'm biased - he catered my wedding.
There's the bride and groom's first dance...
...and then the groom and best man's first dance.
For more images by San Diego wedding photographer John Mireles, visit theVentana Photography web site.
Stephanie wore a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress. Not only did the dress fit her perfectly, but I liked seeing something from a designer that I don't see too often.
Originally, Jim (the groom) wanted to take some photos with the wedding party at Balboa Park near downtown San Diego. The day was so hot that I instead suggested shooting at the USD campus where there was a steady breeze and no crowds. So we headed over to the center of the campus where there's a fountain and the cathedral in the background. I had this idea that I'd get everyone in the fountain so I mentioned it to the groomsmen. At first, they were skeptical, but then one of them said what the heck and went for it. Then the rest followed.
The cool water was so nice that the girls decided to jump in too.
Alas, jumping in wasn't really an option for the Stephanie so she just hovered.
The reception was at the Don Room in the El Cortez situated in downtown San Diego. It's one of the most gorgeous rooms you'll find anywhere.
Catering and cake was handled by Paul Bott & Company. He does a great job although I have to admit I'm biased - he catered my wedding.
There's the bride and groom's first dance...
...and then the groom and best man's first dance.
For more images by San Diego wedding photographer John Mireles, visit theVentana Photography web site.
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