Our Wedding Day (Video and Photos)

My husband and I got married on September 14th, 2019 on the Harvest Moon, a date that we chose to tie in as our unofficial theme since our first song was “Harvest Moon” and it was our special song since our first date 6.5 years earlier. When we got engaged my husband wanted a quick engagement so with a few Saturdays to choose from in the Fall, it was perfect that one was a Harvest Moon.

We were married at one of my most favorite and special places on earth, my grandparents’ ranch in San Juan Capistrano. It was extra special having my wedding there because my grandma/bff past away just a month before my wedding and all day I could feel her energy. I got ready in her room, where my Mom and Aunts had gotten ready on their wedding days.

Michael and I had our ceremony in front of her chapel and the most magical gust of wind and butterfly came to flutter over us as we said our vows. There’s no doubt that it was her watching over us during that special moment.

It was the best day and I was so lucky to see my dream wedding come to life. With the help of family, friends and my awesome planning team, Stylish Details Events, every last detail and vision that I thought of came to life. From the whimsical flowers to the touches of gold, and my dream cake, it was all perfect.

The day was so relaxing having our ‘day of’ team on site. I didn’t have to worry about anything and really got to enjoy myself so much! Michael and I met at the top of the hill to do our first look, drank a glass of champagne and played games with our MOH and best man before walking down the aisle, and we laughed, ate/drank and danced the night away!

Michael and I took a few dance lessons to choreograph our first dance at Bella Ballroom and it was actually a lot of fun to do and a way to spend some quality time together in the business of the weeks leading up to our big day. Our band, Crowd Theory, totally nailed “Harvest Moon” and the rest of the music all night long and everyone got silly on the dance floor.

We ended the night cutting our cake and snacking on late night fries and sliders before heading to our hotel to crash.

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I found our wedding photographer/videographer after falling in love with a wedding video that I saw on instagram. I didn’t even know the couple getting married and I felt like I was at their wedding and that it captured them beautifully.

I was so happy when I reached out to Morgan Hydinger and she was free for our wedding and I absolutely love how she shot the details and happiness of our wedding day. In our video she lined everything up so well with the songs that we chose, “Poison Cup” by M.Ward and of course, “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young and I am so grateful to have such a special video to rewatch and relive our wedding with. You can watch the video here. She also did our glam beach engagement photos!

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Photography + Cinema @morganhydinger
Floral @lavendersflowers 
Rentals @sigpartyrentals 
Catering @24carrotscatering 
Seating Chart @eclairepaperie 
Paper Goods @pirouettepapercompany
Hair + Makeup @swellbeauty 
Wedding Band @crowdtheoryent 
Silk @tonoandco