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From the moment you step foot into L’Auberge Del Mar, you’ll likely be drawn to the sparkling Pacific ocean as it shimmers through the lobby.   About the Luxury San Diego Wedding Venue You’ll be warmly greeted as hospitality is a key feature of the resort. Walk out to the Sunset Terrace and imagine an […]

June 1, 2018

L'Auberge Del Mar

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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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There’s no doubt that I LOVE working with my L’Auberge Del Mar couples! And today we’re partnering to give away a free one hour shoot, lunch & champagne at this stunning seaside resort! How to enter: Go to my Instagram page: www.instagram.com/garrettrichardson Comment in one of the giveaway posts and tag the one you love […]

February 1, 2017

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   L’Auberge Del Mar Engagement Chris & Andi are two amazingly sweet people and their L’Auberge Del Mar Engagement session shows it! We had a blast exploring the property and finished the shoot overlooking the ocean from the bluff above. Surrounded by all of their favorite people, Chris proposed last year at Paradise Point Resort […]

January 12, 2017

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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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       When I met Aly and Steven at my studio last year, I knew they’re wedding would be nothing short of amazing. We had such a blast hanging out during their engagement session at Scripps Seaside Forum. You can learn about these two on the engagement session blog, here!         Alesha Ballon from Ever After Events coordinated […]

August 12, 2016

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       One of the biggest questions my clients ask before a portrait shoot is, “What should I wear?” My first recommendation with attire is that the process of picking out your portrait session clothing should be fun! But it can be a challenge to know what is fashion-forward, timeless, and what looks good on […]

June 8, 2016

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         You may remember Suzanne & Caleb’s San Clemente Beach Engagement on the blog last winter. It was a perfect pairing of wine tasting and sweet moments under the pier at sunset. I had the honor of photographing these two as they said, “I do” at this beautiful garden wedding in Costa Mesa, CA.     […]

June 5, 2016

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       What a perfect day for this destination La Valencia Wedding in La Jolla, CA! We had an amazing team of wedding vendors to bring every small and big detail together. La Valencia is such a classic hotel. This pink, timeless, Spanish-style building was built in 1926 and combines the old-world Mediterranean with the modern luxury of La […]

May 26, 2016

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       This was such an amazing day with Ariel & Julius at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar. In case you missed Part I of this magical day, be sure to go back and see the first half of the day, here. This wedding was so incredible that it requires two separate blog posts!        We […]

May 6, 2016

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       What an amazing day with Ariel & Julius at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar. We had perfect weather, a sparkling ocean backdrop and smiling faces around every corner. In fact, this wedding was so incredible that it requires two separate blog posts!        During the first half of the day, some […]

April 28, 2016

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       I’m so excited to share Kelsey & Justin’s Coronado wedding on the blog today! In case you missed their Mount Helix Garden Engagement Session, go to this link to learn more about their relationship. These two have a great story and are so much fun to hang out with!        It was a perfect day all […]

April 21, 2016

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FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

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ESTANCIA LA JOLLA

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