Rachel and Juan were married on a perfect July weekend in Pt Loma and amazingly it wasn’t too hot!

Rachel was the picture of calm when Beki and I arrived on base to the hotel room.  Jackie Ellis was doing the finishing touches on her hair and makeup and the bridesmaids were busy getting ready.

I feel like I should mention Rachael and her DIY talent right now!  She had her heart set on hydrangeas for her bouquet (her theme was actually the flower!) but they don’t tend to hold up in Summer heat very well.  So she got creative and found clay flowers!  I will admit I was leary at first, but they looked great!  She had her bouquet and her bridemaid’s made by someone else, but she hand made the clay flower in her hair as well as the boutonnieres and ceremony flowers!  She put so much work in to making the details of this wedding that I’m encouraging her to start an Etsy web page!!

Juan and Rachael had a first look before the ceremony and then we headed to Pt Loma Light House/Cabrillo Monument to finish off more photos!

Photo below by Beki

Photo below by Beki

I love how Juan looks at her!

Yes, Rachael made that runner too!

Brenda Swann and her crew were there to make sure the day ran smoothly and to take care of all the details Rachael put so much work in to!

Photo below by Beki

One of my favorite ring shots!  And if you have been in the Bridal Insider studio lately, you may have seen this in a much LARGER size!

This guy likes to party.

Photo below by Beki

Juan and Rachel, you two have been such wonderful clients!  I don’t think I’ve ever had a more gracious groom than Juan!

xoxo, M

Enjoy the Slideshow!

PS Check out this AWESOME gift Rachael made me!   Oh and of course she hand made this as well! I love them!