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

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With 40-acres overlooking the rolling hills of Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is designed in the tradition of early California haciendas, with clusters of stucco and tile casitas, terraces, fountains, and gorgeous foliage. About this Luxury San Diego Wedding Venue Ceremonies take place on the patio, a long rectangle of Mexican pavers with a fountain […]

August 1, 2022

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Behind Garrett Richardson Photography Rooted.  Complex.  Simple. Lasting. Oak trees are one of my favorite things in nature.  I have been mesmerized by them since I was a kid when my family and I would take road trips up to the Central Coast of California to see relatives that live there.  I would stare out […]

June 11, 2019

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SUSTAIN SAN DIEGO  2019 RETREAT RECAP   We hosted three couples at SUSTAIN San Diego in a wonderful destination city that happens to also be where we live….SAN DIEGO!  We chose some pretty wonderful accommodations as the backdrop for this four-day three-night retreat. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe was the perfect fit for this […]

May 23, 2019

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Cal-a-Vie Health Spa embodies everything, French. This luxury property will transport you to a sophisticated and carefree French Provençal countryside. About this French Style Wedding Venue At Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, you’ll likely fall in love with the 400-year-old Chapel and L’Orangerie reception venue, both purchased and brought to the property from Dijon, France. The venue […]

January 1, 2019

Cal-a-Vie Resort & Spa

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Facing the Sea of Cortez, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort is a luxurious property like no other. Their wedding team will create an unforgettable wedding experience for you and your guests with world-class hospitality and great attention to detail. About this Luxury Cabo Wedding Venue Hotel guests return to Las Ventanas year after […]

December 1, 2018

Las Ventanas al Paradiso

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The Resort at Pelican Hill is an Italian inspired and modern resort featuring sweeping views of Southern California’s coast that will take your breath away. About this Luxury Orange County Wedding Venue One of the most impressive features is its rotunda dedicated to ceremonies. It stands as the focal point of the resort, perfectly placed […]

November 1, 2018

The Resort at Pelican Hill

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Tucked in the middle of Santa Barbara wine country, The Sunstone Villa has every French countryside touch you can imagine. About this Luxury Santa Barbara Wedding Venue With is sprawling vineyards and oak trees, the villa was built using architectural remains from buildings in towns and humble villages in various regions of France, including Marseille […]

October 1, 2018

The Sunstone Villa

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June 24-28, 2018 | Hosts: Megan & Garrett Richardson RETREAT RECAP We (Megan & Garrett Richardson) hosted four couples at our first ever marriage retreat this past June.  SUSTAIN Paris 2018 was a COMPLETE success! Here are some photos and videos to see more about what it entailed! Once all four couples arrived, we all took the metro to […]

September 23, 2018

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This 4-star resort is surrounded by Napa Valley’s rolling hills and scenic vineyards. Carneros Resort & Spa features a modern farm-inspired design that provides a unique touch for you and your guests. About this Luxury Napa Wedding Venue Enjoy modern comfort at Farm Restaurant, informal elegance at Boon Fly Café and enjoy some of the […]

September 1, 2018

Carneros Resort

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Not many locations in Southern California provide the opportunity to get married on the beach in a luxurious setting like Hotel Del Coronado. About this Luxury San Diego Wedding Venue The historic Hotel Del will transport you and your guests to the glamour of Old Hollywood as you dance under the wood-domed ceilings and chandeliers […]

July 1, 2018

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With a blend of comfort and elegance, Montage Laguna Beach‘s 30-acre property boasts coastal views over the Laguna Beach bluffs.   About the Luxury Orange County Wedding Venue Known for its 20,000 square feet oceanfront spa, you and your guests can enhance your experience by stepping away for a spa package in this peaceful destination. […]

May 1, 2018

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Just north of Big Sur, this upscale 4-star hotel is nestled along one of California’s most impressive coastlines.   About the Luxury Carmel Valley Wedding Venue As you make your way into the lobby of Carmel Valley Ranch, you’ll notice its cozy fireplaces, Valley Kitchen which is the Ranch’s vibrant organic restaurant and resort concierge […]

April 1, 2018

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa

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The Resort at Pelican Hill

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The Sunstone Villa

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Carneros Resort & Spa

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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

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L’Auberge Del Mar

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Hotel Del Coronado

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines

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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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