Unveiled Wedding Photography San Diego, CA

Liz and Anton

2012-02-20T10:56:00.000-08:00

The Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla provided a unique and scenic location for Liz and Anton's wedding. With backgrounds as varied as the beach, lush trees and beautiful architecture, finding places to take photos was a breeze. Tasty appetizers overlooking the ocean were followed by a lovely sit down dinner indoors, and the evening was rounded out with lively music and dancing.

Anne and Paul

2012-02-16T14:25:00.001-08:00

We included a handful of Paul and Anne's engagement photos in our Favorites of 2011, but we thought they deserved a post of their own. Paul is a fighter pilot and we had the very cool opportunity to go on base and shoot with the planes. In spite of the cold and windy weather, Paul and Anne were great sports and their photos turned out wonderfully!

The beach in front of the Hotel Del Coronado proved to be an ideal location for Paul and Anne's wedding ceremony and poses. A fun, laughter and dance filled reception followed at the Coronado Community Center, and was the perfect send off to the new couple as they head back east for a new chapter of their lives.

Cover Contest Runner -Up!

2012-02-08T16:35:00.000-08:00

Occasionally an opportunity comes up to enter a photo contest of some sort and we always have a good time picking a few of our favorite images to send in. Exquisite Wedding Magazine recently held a cover contest, and one of our images made runner up! Not quite the same as being a cover girl, but still pretty darn neat.

Best of 2011

2012-01-16T16:02:00.000-08:00

Wow, we can't believe it has been almost 5 months since we've posted! We had a slew of great weddings, a special trip to Italy and then the holidays! 2012 is giving us a chance to catch up and we've put together some of our favorite moments of 2011. We've included a few events that we haven't had a chance to blog about, but couldn't bear to leave out. Enjoy the best of 2011, and get ready for an exciting 2012!

Nate and Lauren

2011-08-31T14:54:00.000-07:00

The Park Hyatt Aviara boasts lush grounds as well as a beautifully appointed interior, all of which provided wonderful backgrounds for Lauren and Nate's wedding day. A touching outdoor ceremony was followed by a fountain-side cocktail hour. The couple's fun and spunky personalities shined during their grand entrance and the maid-of-honor's rapped speech. The DJ kept the dancing lively long into the night.

Vendors:
Make-up: Lipstick and Luster
Hair: Dunia Diaz, inspectordees@gmail.com
Flowers: Isari Flower Studio
DJ: Injoy Entertainment

Beth and Brian

2011-08-24T17:54:00.000-07:00

A full choir joyfully punctuated Beth and Brian's wedding service at St. Joseph Cathedral, the same church where two generations of Beth's family had wed before her. After their vows the bride and groom and their wedding party made a truly grand entrance to the San Diego Yacht Club by way of a beautiful yacht. A band kept the dancing lively while guests enjoyed mingling with their tapas style food and wine.

Vendors:

Make-up: Meleah
Flowers: Lois Mathews Design
Band: Society Beat
Coordinator: Perfect Day by Renee

Lauren and Nate's Downtown Shoot

2011-08-11T15:21:00.000-07:00

Downtown shoots have their own special charm, as evidenced by Lauren and Nate's session. Filled with little eateries, bars, hidden parks and great textural elements, the outcome can be surprising and fun. This shoot with Lauren and Nathan was an enjoyable way to get to know their great personalities, and after seeing them as guests at a wedding we shot this past Saturday, we are really looking forward to shooting their wedding this coming weekend!

The Ungers in Balboa Park

2011-08-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

We're always excited when the Ungers come to town from Phoenix because that usually means we get to hang out and do a family session! This time they brought along few extra family members, as well as some awesome, handmade letters that spelled their last name! Being diehard Arizona Cardinal fans, we rounded out this Balboa Park shoot with some fun jersey shots and a little football.

Brandi and Wes

2011-07-12T14:43:00.001-07:00

Brandi and Wes celebrated their marriage at Wes's family's home...a gracious and sprawling property filled with lushly landscaped corners, a horse stable and a burbling fountain. While Brandi had her make-up done by Melissa from Make Me Up, a cocktail hour filled time before the ceremony, sporting a lush spread of cheese and fruit and a wine mixing bar. The ceremony under a large, spreading tree was touching and heartfelt, and a surprise song sung by the groom's brother during the mother-son dance rounded out a day filled with memorable moments. The merriment, laughter and dancing continued far into the night and was topped off with illuminated centerpieces, tasty cake and bubble guns for the tiny guests.

Caitlin and Josh

2011-07-08T14:36:00.000-07:00

After a traditional ceremony at St. Rose of Lima, Caitlin and Josh boarded an Old Town trolley for their trip to Riverwalk Golf Club for the reception. After scooting around in a golf cart to get some photos at the waterfall and the scenic bridge, they filled the rest of the evening with food, friends and plenty of dancing with help from JMC Events.

Alisa and Leo

2011-07-01T12:31:00.000-07:00

Overlooking the San Diego skyline, The Admiral Kidd provides a scenic spot for weddings. Alisa and Leo's early evening ceremony by the bay left plenty of time and some wonderful lighting for great portraits afterwards. The reception was punctuated by moving and funny speeches and plenty of dancing.

Ashley and Brandan

2011-06-25T12:22:00.000-07:00

Paradise Point’s lushly appointed grounds lent a wonderful atmosphere to Ashley and Brandan’s outdoor nuptials. Kept on-time by Julie Scrivener of The Best Wedding For You, the ceremony went off without a hitch, and guests enjoyed a relaxed cocktail hour while the couple strolled through the scenic property for photos. Elite British DJ set the mood for dinner, and later kept the energy going for lots of fun dancing and a memorable garter toss.

Ashley and Josh

2011-06-07T12:19:00.000-07:00

Ashley and Josh planned a DIY wedding from out-of-state, and did it with aplomb. From the flowers to the photo-booth and candy bar, the vintage details created a day to be remembered. The stunning flower fields on Camp Pendleton and the beautiful beach just down the road created wonderful backdrops for memorable photo opportunities. Make sure to visit our website for more information and images. unveiledwedding.com

Amy and Robert

2011-05-31T14:56:00.001-07:00

Our Lady of the Rosary church lent the perfect atmosphere for Amy and Robert's traditional Catholic ceremony. After the vows, the Manchester Grand Hyatt set the stage for a lively cocktail hour and a fun, dance-filled reception. Haydee's Creative Flowers provided stunning arrangements and Antonio Aguilera from GlobalBPM kept the dance floor full with his great selection of music.

Tamara and Joe at Balboa Park

2011-05-24T10:12:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of our favorites from Tamara and Joe's engagement session in Balboa Park. We love shooting there because of all of the varied backgrounds to choose from! With great architecture, tons of foliage, stretches of grass and even a pond, who could ask for more?

Joclyn and Corey's La Jolla Engagment Session

2011-05-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

La Jolla is a favorite shooting spot because of the multitude of backgrounds it provides. For Joclyn and Corey's session, we took advantage of the amazing wildflowers blooming along the cliffs, the lichen covered rocks by the shore, and the dramatic clouds at sunset. All in all, a great shoot!

Brianna and Ryan's Family Shoot

2011-05-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

This year, to help celebrate MacClairen's 1st birthday, Brianna and Ryan chose Balboa Park to capture some fun family photos and some great shots of their growing girl. To see how much MacClairen has changed, make sure to check out her baby session! We're looking forward to watching her grow over the coming years.

2011-04-19T15:24:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we had the pleasure of participating in the Orfila Winer y bridal show. A beautiful venue filled with talented vendors made for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Below are some highlights from those vendors we had a chance to stop by and say hello to. Enjoy!

Beautiful and unique arrangements by The Floral Department.

Tasty nibbles from Terra Catering.

Beautifully designed wedding invitations, menus and more by Take Note Creations.

Lovely table settings by Event Party Rentals.

Gorgeous floral creations by Simply Adina.

Delicious appetizers by Continental Catering.

Cute personalized candy buffet bags from Rhino Feathers.

Lush arrangements by Kathy Wright & Co.

Yummy cupcakes by Batter Up.

Amazing ice sculpture by SoCal Ice Productions.

Colorful blooms by Dupell Flowers.

Creative and delicious hors d'oeuvres by Coast Catering.

Decadent cupcakes from Cups.

Unique silver jewelry by Silpada, represented by Pamela Bash-Haggard and Patricia Manako.

Mouthwatering appetizer by Authentic Flavors.

Beautiful set-up by Best Wedding for You.

An artful small plate by Crown Point Catering.

Charming, personalized ceramics by Simply Pretty Prints.

Delicious appetizer by Culinary Concepts.

A few location highlights from a wedding we shot at Orfila.

It's Spring!

2011-04-11T17:25:00.000-07:00

Spring is here and we thought we share some images from our garden with you!

Nectarine blossom.

Plum blossom.

Two peas in a pod.

Broccoli.

Caterpillar munching on an artichoke leaf.

Baby carrot shoots.

Asparagus poking its head up.

Store bought mushrooms waiting to be simmered.

Freshly plucked oregano ready to be chopped up for sauce.

Cat Portraits!

2011-03-30T16:05:00.000-07:00

"Cats do not have to be shown how to have a good time, for they are unfailing ingenious in that respect". - James Mason.

And what a good time we had capturing these cats! Pet portraits are part skill, part luck, and always a lot of fun! We look forward to many more fun sessions to come.

Andrea and Mark

2011-03-28T11:56:00.002-07:00

Andrea and Mark chose the beautiful and historic US Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego for their wedding. A lovely candlelit, traditional Jewish ceremony was followed by a lively reception with the talented Wayne Foster band. Beautiful flowers by Annette Gomez graced the candle strewn tables, a towering cake by Cake held center stage at the entrance to the ballroom and the immensely capable and calm Kristin from Pink Papaya kept everything on track and running smoothly.

Amy and Robert's Balboa Park Engagement Session

2011-03-22T16:53:00.000-07:00

As always, Balboa park offered an array of backgrounds for Robert and Amy's light-hearted engagement session. With their dog for company, we trotted around the park taking advantage of the great scenery and beautiful weather. We're looking forward to their upcoming wedding!

Meredith and Jonathon

2011-03-15T12:46:00.001-07:00

We shot Jonathon and Meredith's wedding awhile ago, but thought it was worth sharing. They chose La Costa Resort and Spa for their wedding venue, and filled it to the brim with flowers, candles and a live band. Ever After Events kept the evening on track, with a choreographed first dance followed by toasts, visiting and plenty of dancing.