We first met Melanie and Daniel in Yosemite when we took their engagement photos. It was early December and we took some beautiful photos around the valley just the two of them. After getting their fill of the mountains they chose to get married at one of the many beautiful beaches of San Diego. We were so excited to be apart of another one of their special moments and at such a different location. We started the day off bright and early at a near by airbnb for getting ready photos. Melanie and her bridesmaids seemed so happy and excited that the day had finally come. We met Gilberto the florist and I almost gasped when I first saw all the bouquets he had created. They were so stunning and well curated I knew this day was going to be one for the books. After Melanie quickly got in her dress it was time to head down the sandy shores of Coronado Beach. We met with the groom and groomsmen and chose the perfect spot on the shore where the waves crashed in the background. The ceremony was intimate and touching and definitely made us shed a tear or two during their vows. With only their closest friends and family in attendance each moment was cherished by all who witness it. After the “I Do’s” we explored the shoreline and took some pretty photos as we went. Daniel’s ring had come loose at one point and unexpectedly lost it among the sand. The groomsmen got to work searching for his lost ring while we continued to snap some family photos. After a little while we heard one of the groomsmen yell out that he found the ring! Daniel ran from the family photos towards his groomsmen and his long lost ring. The two fo them rolled around in the sand as they couldn’t believe they had actually found it! It was a hilarious moment and I don’t think we have laughed that hard at a wedding ever. We were all shocked and so relieved that his ring was found safely!
After some fun on the beach we all packed into our cars and headed over to their small but stunning reception at Bo Beau Kitchen + Bar. The venue was decked out with floral installations at every corner that looked straight out of a magazine. Each table was expertly designed and decorated with some of the prettiest details we ever did see. We even spotted a few engagement photos of theirs throughout the venue which always warms our hearts! We love small intimate weddings that go the extra mile and let me tell you Melanie and Daniel created such a beautiful space for their guests! The celebration was overflowing with love and happiness and these two danced, cut the cake, and enjoyed the company of their fellow friends and family. As flies on the wall even we couldn’t help but feel all the joy of the occasion wash over us. We say this a lot but we felt so blessed once again by our couple for letting us into their intimate moments and giving us the chance to capture them. It’s intimate weddings like these that make us so happy to do what we do!
Venue: Bo Beau Kitchen + Bar
Florist: Dogwood and Fir
HMUA: Mobile Beauty Team
