Anthony wanted just one thing for this proposal to his girlfriend Hai: to make her the happiest girl on the planet. Over the course of several months, and with the help of Kaitlin of Pocketful of Plans, he put together a proposal plan to remember for a lifetime. [ read more … ]

Al-Lee and Charles are, without a doubt, one of our most unique couples. I had always thought that we (Annie and David) were total opposites — until we met Al-Lee and Charles. She’s the vivacious, life-of-the-party bride with a very colorful personality (and palette!), while he is the calm and relaxed groom who, underneath that reserved facade, is a loving and ever-supportive husband. Well… opposites attract, right? [ read more … ]

Matthew had the perfect surprise proposal planned for his girlfriend Athena. It was going to be in Carmel Valley, at a special spot with an absolutely majestic view of the valley below. Record-breaking wildfires had ravaged the California countryside and clouded the skies with smoke just days before the proposal, but that wasn’t going to stop him — if the coronavirus couldn’t keep them from getting engaged, then neither was the smoke. And so the stage was set for one incredibly beautiful Carmel Valley Ranch surprise proposal. [ read more … ]

Like almost all of our 2020 brides and grooms, Al-Lee and Charles had to postpone their celebration due to the coronavirus. But they just couldn’t wait to actually get married! So they chose to have a micro-wedding at Gardener Ranch (their original venue) on their original wedding date. [ read more … ]

We’re lucky enough to have been following David & Teryn’s story for almost a year. David contacted us about a photo shoot while he was still planning his proposal, and a few weeks later, the four of us met up in Santa Cruz for their engagement photos. This July, we finally joined them at their Carmel-by-the-Sea wedding at Folktale Winery and Vineyards, where they tied the knot and said their vows in front of their family & friends. [ read more … ]