Matt & Lindsey - Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Amazing. That's what I heard someone say as we were waiting for the wedding party to walk down the aisle. The ceremony was held in the shade of a large tree on the croquet lawn of the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on one of those perfect San Diego summer afternoons. The Inn is a quiet venue with cozy bungalows and elegantly landscaped gardens and lawns. It's a far cry from the busy tourist venues near the beaches. There's something about it's cozy charm that makes it perfect for a wedding, but that wasn't the only thing that made it an amazing day. More on that in a moment.
The florals were beautifully handled by Botanica. They're known for their clean, elegant look and they didn't disappoint. The wedding was coordinated by Mary Noble. Mary delivered on her reputation as being among the best of the best when it comes to San Diego coordinators. She did such a great job that she got a special thank you from the father of the groom during his toast.
The wedding dress was by Monique Lhuillier while the bride's maid dresses were Vera Wang.
What makes the wedding day so special is all the moments and people that come together at just the right time and in the right way. Sometimes there's an extra spark that just makes you tingle - and that was supplied in this case by a 12 person gospel choir. At the start of the ceremony, they walked out singing. What a truly amazing feeling they brought to the day.
The reception was held at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. The cake was an intricate Michele Coulon creation.
Usually, I like to finish with a romantic shot or something, but instead I'll finish with one of my favorites. It's no photographic masterpiece - really it's a snapshot more than anything else. What I like about it is that, though the day was filled with really the best of everything (not the least of whom were my clients and their family), I just had to smile when I opened up the refrigerator in the bride's suite to grab a bottle of water. Nothing like a couple 40 ouncers of malt liquor to add some class to the day (and a hangover to the following morning). ;-)
For more photography by San Diego wedding and portrait photographer John Mireles, visit VentanaPhotography.com.
The florals were beautifully handled by Botanica. They're known for their clean, elegant look and they didn't disappoint. The wedding was coordinated by Mary Noble. Mary delivered on her reputation as being among the best of the best when it comes to San Diego coordinators. She did such a great job that she got a special thank you from the father of the groom during his toast.
The wedding dress was by Monique Lhuillier while the bride's maid dresses were Vera Wang.
What makes the wedding day so special is all the moments and people that come together at just the right time and in the right way. Sometimes there's an extra spark that just makes you tingle - and that was supplied in this case by a 12 person gospel choir. At the start of the ceremony, they walked out singing. What a truly amazing feeling they brought to the day.
The reception was held at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. The cake was an intricate Michele Coulon creation.
Usually, I like to finish with a romantic shot or something, but instead I'll finish with one of my favorites. It's no photographic masterpiece - really it's a snapshot more than anything else. What I like about it is that, though the day was filled with really the best of everything (not the least of whom were my clients and their family), I just had to smile when I opened up the refrigerator in the bride's suite to grab a bottle of water. Nothing like a couple 40 ouncers of malt liquor to add some class to the day (and a hangover to the following morning). ;-)
For more photography by San Diego wedding and portrait photographer John Mireles, visit VentanaPhotography.com.
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