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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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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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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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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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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

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This famous Italian destination sits at the tip of a small wooded peninsula in Lake Como, Italy and is one of the most untouched villas of its kind.   About the Luxury Lake Como Italy Wedding Venue With 360 degree views of the lake and glorious gardens that surround the property, Villa Balbianello is nothing […]

February 1, 2018

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Exactly five years ago, to this day, I proposed to Meg. And, June 1st also happens to be the same day we met on a study abroad trip to Greece, two years prior. I’m excited to share our San Diego Proposal here on the blog! San Diego Proposal Meg went to Ukraine for three weeks. While […]

June 1, 2017

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Featured: How He Asked Proposal Jesse & Dottie’s Proposal was featured on How He Asked! You can see all of the amazing images on my blog post here and the WHOLE story on the How He Asked featured blog! It was such an honor to document such a sacred and memorable moment for Jesse & Dottie and I can’t […]

May 23, 2017

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Laguna Beach Engagement Megan & Brandon’s Laguna Beach engagement session was so much fun! Spring romance was in the air as we made our way through the Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and then down to the golden sands of Laguna Beach. These two met at a family friend’s Christmas party where Megan caught […]

May 11, 2017

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L’Auberge Del Mar Engagement It was such an honor to spend the afternoon with Melissa & Ben at this beautiful seaside resort for their L’Auberge Del Mar engagement session. They poured their favorite champagne, Veuve Clicquot, and ran around on the warm sandy beach below. Ben actually grew up in the French countryside and Melissa has a […]

May 4, 2017

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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