Julie and Chad were married at Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort in coastal North County, just outside of San Diego. The resort is located only 150 feet from the beach, which allows couples to enjoy beautiful outdoor ceremonies. The site has an amazing backdrop also – the Pacific Ocean :) Here are some of our favorite photos from this coastal California wedding celebration.
![Bride getting ready with her dress hanging artistically at Hilton Resort Cape Rey Carlsbad](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/10008Julie_Chad_pf.jpg)
As Julie got ready for the big day, a fresh sea breeze came in through the windows. We made use of the room’s natural light, giving the photos a bright and airy feel (above).
![Carlsbad Beach Resort Cape Rey Carlsbad a Hilton Resort wedding ceremony venue](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0074Julie_Chad-1.jpg)
The ceremony site at Cape Rey is so close to the beach that you can smell the ocean. Since the site is located in a private part of the resort, it is nice and secluded.
![A Hilton resort Cape Rey Carlsbad wedding couple sharing an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0041Julie_Chad_pf.jpg)
Julie and Chad paid tribute to Chad’s Jewish heritage by signing a ketubah (marriage contract), and the officiant sang beautiful traditional Jewish songs under the chuppah (wedding canopy).
![Wedding couple celebrating tying the knot at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach resort during sunset](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0048Julie_Chad_pf.jpg)
To photograph romantic couples portraits, we took full advantage of the resort’s proximity to the beach. For example, the stairs at Carlsbad Beach are directly across the street!
![Cape Rey Hilton couple kissing on the stairs at Carlsbad beach](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0046Julie_Chad_pf.jpg)
![Cape Rey Carlsbad wedding couple on the beach during sunset](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0061Julie_Chad_pf.jpg)
![Creative beach portraits of newlyweds at Carlsbad beach](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/10025Julie_Chad_pf-copy.jpg)
While capturing beach photos with Julie and Chad, we also photographed the cocktail hour, the reception dinner table, and all the beautiful details. This is why two photographers are so essential, because even the most talented shooter can’t be in two places at once :)
![Cape Rey Carlsbad a Hilton Resort wedding reception dinner table](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0086Julie_Chad.jpg)
![Carlsbad, California Hilton Resort Cape Rey Carlsbad reception flower](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0093Julie_Chad.jpg)
![Cape Rey Carlsbad a Hilton Resort wedding reception dinner](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0064Julie_Chad_pf.jpg)
During dinner, guests relaxed and enjoyed a sumptuous meal, which was created by Cape Rey’s talented chefs.
![Cape Rey Carlsbad a Hilton Resort wedding cake during sunset](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0100Julie_Chad.jpg)
In the photo below, we used a long exposure with a high aperture, which allowing the lights in the picture to create a starburst.
![Night shot of Cape Rey Carlsbad a Hilton Resort Wedding reception](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0109Julie_Chad.jpg)
Check out more of Julie and Chad’s coastal Carlsbad beach hotel wedding.