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Weekly updates of Weddings & Portraits from Garrett Richardson Photography, DESTINATION wedding photographer.

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It was a dream to photograph this European-inspired elopement in the lush gardens at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens! We were swept away by the Spanish moss oak trees and golden sunlight that paired perfectly with the Spanish architecture. Let’s not forget this designer gown by Monique Lhuillier. There’s no doubt that this Miami estate will […]

February 2, 2024

Elegant, European, Spanish, Estate, Miami, Garden, Outdoors

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Bachelor Photoshoot Sarah Vendal With this photoshoot being published in Style Me Pretty yesterday, I am SO excited to share my favorite photos of Sarah Vendal, a contestant on this past season of The Bachelor! We had such a blast shooting in Laguna Beach, one of Sarah’s favorite Southern California getaways. The Inn at Laguna Beach was home base […]

March 20, 2017

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San Francisco Wedding This incredible San Francisco wedding was a dream in every sense of the word. The warm California light painted the set of our styled shoot overlooking the Sutro Baths from the cliffs and the Golden Gate Bridge to the north. I collaborated with the amazing Couture Events to bring all of the lovely vendors together. […]

December 23, 2016

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Becca Tilley Blog Launch Party What an amazing night! I had the honor of photographing the lovely Becca Tilley for her YouTube channel and blog launch party! She invited all of her closest friends and family to celebrate at the Bachelor Mansion, just north of LA in the Santa Monica Mountains. You may have seen a handful of #beccatilleyblog posts […]

December 12, 2016

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Modern Palm Springs Inspiration Wedding Meg and I stayed at Avalon Hotel in Palm Springs last week and found out during our stay that a Modern Palm Springs Inspiration Wedding I did last fall was featured in Grey Likes Weddings that same day! Even more ironic, the shoot was at the same hotel, Avalon Hotel Palm Springs! The same thing […]

July 19, 2016

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San Diego Wedding Vendors I had the pleasure of photographing the annual US Grant Wedding Show with LaVonne Crawford of Adorations Botanical Artistry, Thomas Bui Lifestyle, and Wynn Austin Events a while back. LaVonne designed the incredible florals for both of these amazing event planners whom I’ve enjoyed working with over the years now. As you […]

June 10, 2016

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Rancho Santa Fe Private Estate It was an honor to photograph this week-long birthday celebration at this Rancho Santa Fe Private Estate with Michele Woodcock and her incredible team at Before I Do Events. They are simply amazing and brought each beautiful detail together. This last shoot took place at a stunning private estate in Rancho Santa Fe. Isari Flower Studio is […]

May 16, 2016

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Bridges Rancho Santa Fe This third party was located at Bridges Rancho Santa Fe. I love the Italian architecture and agriculture that surrounds the property. It feels like a true escape into the hills of Tuscany! What an honor to photograph this week-long birthday celebration with Michele Woodcock and her incredible team at Before I Do Events. They […]

May 12, 2016

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Rancho Santa Fe Private Estate It was an honor to photograph a week-long birthday celebration at this Rancho Santa Fe Private Estate with Michele Woodcock and her incredible team at Before I Do Events. They are simply amazing and brought each beautiful detail together. This second event was located at a jaw-dropping Rancho Santa Fe private estate. Isari Flower Studio is to […]

May 10, 2016

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Estancia La Jolla The ladies at White Lace Events & Design designed a beautiful tabletop for this private party at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. We also love working with Jennifer Cole Florals! Her arrangements brought a bright pop of color to this overcast, coastal resort. I am so grateful for these two vendors and would highly recommend […]

May 6, 2016

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Rancho Valencia Party It was an honor to photograph this week-long Rancho Valencia Party with Michele Woodcock and her incredible team at Before I Do Events. They are simply amazing and brought each beautiful detail together. This first shoot was located at the stunning and newly remodeled wine cave at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Isari Flower Studio is to thank […]

May 3, 2016

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Parisian Inspired Wedding It has been such an honor to join together with the amazing wedding vendors at The Lofty Wedding Collection to create this Parisian Inspired Wedding. We all shared studio loft together at the time of the shoot: Elle Bridal Boutique, Posh Paperie and Anthology Films. It was a one-stop shop providing couples with a luxury wedding experience, located in the […]

April 14, 2016

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The Sunstone Villa

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Carneros Resort & Spa

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L’Auberge Del Mar

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Hotel Del Coronado

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Montage Laguna Beach

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Carmel Valley Ranch

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Villa Balbianello

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Las Ventanas al Paraiso

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FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

MONTAGE LOS CABOS

SOLAZ LOS CABOS

ESTANCIA LA JOLLA

THE SANTALUZ CLUB

THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE

NIZUC RESORT & SPA

MALIBU ROCKY OAKS ESTATE VINEYARDS

OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA

SAN YSIDRO RANCH

KESTREL PARK

CALISTOGA RANCH

MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY

BEAULIEU GARDEN

THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK

PIPPIN HILL FARM & VINEYARDS

BILTMORE ESTATE

THE LITTLE NELL

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO

VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD

IL BORRO

RITZ PARIS

HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE

LA FOCE

ESPERANZA

HAIKU MILL

FLORA FARMS

CHATEAUX VAUX-LE-VICOMTE

HOTEL CARUSO

BLACKBERRY FARM

CASTELLO DI VICARELLO

BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO

ODESCALCHI CASTLE

MOLENVLIET OOSTHUIZEN VINEYARDS

VILLA CETINALE

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