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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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      One of my couple’s tied the knot at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar. Prior to the wedding, the bride’s parents, the couple and I meet to chat through the wedding day. While flipping through the pages of my sample wedding albums, the bride’s father shared with me that he has looked through […]

June 27, 2022

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Montage Laguna Beach Wedding It’s really special for me to get to know each couple I photograph throughout their wedding experience. I met Mitch and Megan in Newport Beach for their engagement session and then photographed their wedding at Franciscan Gardens in south Orange County. Their wedding was in San Juan Capistrano, and with their love of the […]

April 13, 2017

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L’Auberge Del Mar Wedding Courtney & Waller’s L’Auberge Del Mar wedding was everything they dreamed it would be… timeless, heartfelt and a total blast celebrating with family and friends! With a wedding party of nineteen including the couple, and Waller’s black lab Della as the ring bearer, this day was full of smiles and happy tears. In fact, […]

March 27, 2017

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       Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Wedding Sami & Ben are some of the kindest people I know – they know what it means to serve people and that carries over into their love for one another. To learn more about their Catalina Island helicopter proposal, head over to their engagement session blog post to […]

March 2, 2017

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Vista Valley Country Club Wedding This was a breathtaking day at Bella & Hudson’s Vista Valley Country Club wedding. There are so many special unforgettable moments captured on this day. It was so special to see the strong connection between Bella and her family… there were plenty of happy tears as Bella’s dad saw her in a wedding dress for […]

February 16, 2017

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    US Grant Hotel Wedding Suzan & Jim’s wedding day at The US Grant Hotel was like no other, full of whimsy and rich in love. It’s always so special working at this gorgeous venue that is over 100 years old. The day began in the Presidential multi-level suite on the top floor of the hotel. With views of the […]

January 20, 2017

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Carmel Mountain Ranch Wedding Brianna & Jake’s wedding at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club was full of emotion, personal touches, and intentionality. With the most amazing golden light shining throughout the venue, this day was packed with beautiful moments. Events by Talissa from Carmel Mountain Ranch brought together all of the lovely details. From the custom ceremony doors to the stunning […]

January 6, 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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       Villa San Juan Capistrano Wedding Luke & Katie’s wedding at Villa San Juan Capistrano was full of romance and whimsy. There were so many beautiful moments in this day from the moment Katie’s Dad saw her for the first time to the couple’s first look in the courtyard, both were full of […]

December 21, 2016

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San Luis Obispo Wedding Part 2 Sammy & Riley’s San Luis Obispo wedding was full of so many incredible moments at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard! This gorgeous 140-acre property had rolling hills of vines, barns and green pastures – it was the perfect backdrop to an amazing day. I loved the soft greens in their flowers by Fluidbloom Designs and delicious cake […]

December 8, 2016

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San Luis Obispo Wedding Part 1 I had the amazing privilege of hiking up Iron Mountain in San Diego earlier this year to photograph Riley as he proposed to Sammy at sunrise overlooking the most beautiful golden valley down below. It was a moment I will never forget… to relive the whole thing, click here. […]

November 30, 2016

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