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26Jun

Bohemian-Inspired Destination Wedding | Mikayla and Christian

By True Photography, June 26, 2017 Weddings

Mikayla and Christian’s love story began on the high seas – they met while working on the same cruise ship! After traveling the world together, they settled in New York, where Mikayla is a professional singer. For a fun, bohemian-inspired destination wedding, they came to sunny San Diego, to be married at the Twin Oaks Garden Estate. Here are a few of our favorite moments from this bohemian-inspired destination wedding.

Night portrait of bride and groom at Twin Oaks

Bride Getting Ready before wedding ceremony

We were spellbound by Mikayla's stunning Roman-style dress :)

Bride laughing with bridesmaid during getting ready photos

Bridesmaids with Bride before wedding ceremony

Solo portrait of Bride smiling before wedding ceremony

Playing with the venue's rustic Victorian aesthetic, we rotated the couch into the shade, with the garden behind. This highlighted Mikayla's dress, while creating a romantic look.

Solo portrait of groom getting ready before wedding ceremony

Groomsmen help groom get ready before wedding ceremony

Like a boss, Christian had this rustic switch knife custom-engraved with the wedding date ;)

Groom showing off cufflinks while getting ready

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Twin Oaks Garden

Groom's candid reaction to seeing bride at wedding ceremony

Bohemian bride walking down aisle on wedding day

Bride and groom hold hands during outdoor wedding ceremony

Box of Wine and hammer during wedding ceremony

After exchanging rings, Mikayla and Christian sealed a wood box to reopen in the future. The contents? A special bottle of wine!

Bride and Groom nail shut box of wine during wedding ceremony

Bride and Groom celebrate and walk down aisle after first kiss

bride and groom celebrate with first kiss during ceremony

Bride and Groom smiling at one another while sitting on vintage furniture

Solo portrait of bohemian bride and groom on wedding day

Bridal Party cheering while Wedding Couple Kiss

Funny group photo of bridesmaids and groomsmen

Groom pushes happy bride on wooden swing

Romantic bohemian wedding couple embracing under white gazebo

Black and white photo of bride and groom laughing and walking

Romantic bohemian wedding couple at rustic wedding venue

The venue's rustic highlights, such as fountains and tree swings, allowed us to be creative with new and interesting perspectives.

Group portrait of wedding couple with bridal party after outdoor wedding ceremony

Modern night portrait of bohemian wedding couple

As a fun prop for our nighttime photo shoot, we made use of the venue's vintage saloon bar (right). Exposing for the twinkle in the bar's lights, we used an off-camera flash. This illuminated Mikayla, and bounced light onto Christian with a reflector.

Outdoor Tented Wedding Reception at Rustic Venue

Fun, customized wedding reception favors at rustic wedding venue

Bohemian-inspired sweetheart table at rustic wedding venue

Bride and Groom share First Dance at Wedding Reception

Bride and groom react with laughter during wedding toast speeches during reception

Rustic Naked-style wedding cake and dessert table at reception

I do-nut :) Mikayla and Christian spoiled guests during reception with some delicious donuts and naked-style cake by Eat Your Cake Too.

Bride smashes Cake in Groom face during rustic tented wedding reception

Bride and Groom take selfie with wedding guests on dance floor

For a creative group photo, we had everyone huddle close together on the dance floor. We framed this photo around the happy couple, with their hands stretched out around the lens.

Guests dance and lift groom during open dance at wedding reception

Guests lift bride for hora dance during wedding reception

Bohemian bride and groom pose in Take-a-Pic photobooth during wedding reception

Bride and groom hold hands running under bridal party tunnel

Wedding Couple cheer during grand bubble exit after wedding reception

Bride and Groom cheer in neon green honeymoon Jeep after grand bubble exit

View more moments from Mikayla and Christian’s bohemian-inspired destination wedding.

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Twin Oaks Garden Estate
Coordinator: Twin Oaks Garden Estate
Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulus
Bakery: Eat Your Cake Too
Arch and Arbor: Moments in Bloom
Transportation: Five Star Transportation
Caterer: Twin Oaks Garden Estate
Disc Jockey: High Energy DJ
Photo Booth: Take-a-Pic Photo Booth
Custom Furniture: Twin Oaks Garden Estate

13Jun

Orfila Vineyard Wedding | Brittany and Matt

By True Photography, June 13, 2017 Weddings

Sitting on a picturesque hillside in the San Pasqual Valley lies Orfila Vineyard where Brittany and Matt held their classic outdoor vineyard wedding. Located on 70 acres of property, the vineyard offers timeless rustic features in addition to the boundless fields of trellised grapes. We had fun using the vintage cellar rooms in contrast to the natural foliage outside to create a diversity of looks with a minimal amount of space.

The photos below capture the elegant, romantic spirit of Brittany and Matt’s special day. Here is a selection of our favorites!

Brittany wore this elegant cream-colored wedding dressed by Elle Bridal. The dress was pairedwith flats by Betsey Johnson, which added in a hint of glitter.

Bride looking in mirror and getting ready before ceremony

As Matt finished getting ready, we had fun using the room's cellar backdrop for photos.

Father gives away bride during wedding ceremony

Wedding Couple at Vineyard wedding ceremony

In addition to stylized portraits, we love capturing candids throughout the day. For example, as Matt recited his vows during the ceremony (above), Brittany pulled out a tissue to dry her tears. It's small moments like these that can hold big emotion!

Bride reads vows during wedding ceremony

Bride and Groom smile during bubble exit

Groomsmen scattered in cellar room at vineyard

Bride and Groom at vineyard on wedding day

While the venue's exterior offered a classic vineyard look, with lots of natural foliage, the metal tanks in the cellar provided a clean, modern aesthetic. Playing with the two opposing styles created a fun juxtaposition!