Weddings are slowly resuming after several months of this long pandemic lockdown. We are living in such different times now. I’ve been pulling up some of my favorite weddings this past year and it feels like just the other day that I was part of this amazing day but it also feels like a lifetime ago. I truly cannot wait for things to go back to normal as I see my 2021 calendar filling up so quickly. Until then, I’m going to soak in these slower days with my children while they are little. Although I don’t love this whole distance learning for my elementary school kid, I’m also enjoying his company as my desk partner as I write up this blog post.
Julie and Sang’s wedding was featured many times on varies wedding blogs but I never got to share it on my personal blog. It’s truly one of my favorites! When Julie came to me with her vision and style, I was immediately onboard. Then she told me who her photographer was, Natalie Bray, there was no way I could say no. I’ve been wanting to work with Natalie for years now because I absolutely love the way she captures every detail. Her natural lighting style along with her film photography is something that I’ve admired and noticed for a while.
Between Julie’s impeccable style, my vision for wedding, and Natalie’s attention to detail…we were bound to create the most dreamy day for Julie and Sang!
Her veil was handmade in honor of her mother. The detail and beauty is just stunning. Although I love details for the obvious reasons, every thought behind each piece in Julie’s wedding was thought out in honor of her parents who recently passed just prior to her special day. I remember first meeting her at a bakery/cafe in Del Mar and just hearing her story and sobbing with her. It’s not easy planning one of the most special days of your life without the people who made you (literally and figuratively) not there with you. But even though I have never met Julie’s parents, I know how proud of her they would be, because Julie is so beautiful inside and out and her kind and generous spirit is felt by everyone around her.
The color palette for her wedding was inspired by soft pastel tones. We wanted the florals to reflect a romantic and whimsical feeling while showcasing the season that she married in, Spring.
When I found out that Natalie was gonna be the photographer that captured Julie and Sang’s wedding, I may have gone a tad bit crazy on the flower buying. I literally grabbed everything that was expensive and exquisite at the markets in season. The color palette for this wedding were soft mauves and dusty rose hues with blush. Because Julie and Sang got married in the spring, we were able to use these beautiful brown Japanese sweet peas, local spirea, mauve anemones, and one of my favorite roses the Caffe Latte and much much more spring goodness!
The ceremony was out in the field of Ethereal Gardens in San Diego. I love how many options this venue offers and how beautiful their gardens are for the guests to walk around and enjoy!
You could just tell how close Julie and her siblings are. Her brother walked her down the aisle and her sister also helped her plan a few special details for her wedding like this amazing cake below!
Congrats again Julie and Sang! Thank you a million for trusting me to carry out your vision. It truly was such a beautiful and perfect day to celebrate your love!
Photography: Natalie Bray
Venue: Ethereal Gardens, Trademark Venue
Videography: Side by Side Cinema
Gown: BHLDN
Cake: Fab Cakes
Veil: Veiled Beauty
HMU: Catherine Nguyen
Invitations: Paperie Parlour
DJ: Vox DJs
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