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Maria and Xerxes envisioned a quaint wedding with their close friends and family.  They found a location for their ceremony that was meaningful to them and had an awesome view for their guests! We had an incredible time photographing this wedding because it was unique, had a mellow vibe and you could feel the love surrounding these two.

The inventive couple took full advantage of their outdoor setting. Instead of hanging Maria’s dress in a hotel room, her dress draped down from a tree branch along the trail. The bride and groom even had a makeshift dressing room set up outside, with a mirror propped up along the path, a table, and a couple of cool red velvet chairs for them to relax in before the ceremony began.

Scroll down below to read what Maria had to say about her perfect wedding, and check out some of the pictures that tell the story of their day!

We wanted our wedding to be really laid back, simple but elegant. We didn’t really have a theme; we just went with things that reflected us the most as a couple.  Torrey Pines State Reserve was the first hiking trail we took when we first started dating and since we love hiking, it was perfect to have our ceremony there.

The most memorable moment for us would have to be the whole day. It really meant a lot to have all of our loved ones and close friends share our special day.  Most of them flew just to witness our vows.  We feel fortunate that we still have both set of parents on our side and as well as his 81 year old grandma who means a lot to him.

We loved every picture that TRUE has taken.  But our most favorite and the one that we’ll most likely be getting a canvas on will be the one of us sitting on the stairs.

Michael was very laid back and great to work with. We are very happy with the photos and I will definitely recommend TRUE to any bride looking for great photographers!

Photography: True Photography Weddings

Venue: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Musician: Tini Grey – Isle Entertainment
Makeup: Rita Nguyen Makeup
Hair Stylist: Mish Mucho
Florist: Jolie Fleur Del Mar
Coordinator: I Do Weddings
Caterer: Pacifica Del Mar
Bakery: Flour Power
Wedding Dress: Bridal and Veil

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  • On 06-11-11, Angela said:

    I love this ceremony on the cliffs!!! But where did they have the reception afterward? I’m wondering also if parking was an issue for the ceremony?

 For engaged couples looking for a beach side wedding venue, the Scripps Seaside Forum has proven itself again as an incredible spot to tie the knot. To Danielle and Chris, it was important to create a day that was meaningful and romantic. After listening to their personalized vows, watching the ocean wind blow the sheer draping on the Chuppah, and observing their love for each other on the dance floor, it was clear that romance was achieved!

We spoke with Danielle after their amazing celebration, and she filled us in on all the details. Take a look at what the beautiful bride had to say about her wedding, and feel free to let us know what you think!

From an aesthetic perspective, we wanted a style that was chic, clean and modern, but embraced the organic surroundings of the Scripps Seaside Forum.  We wanted our design elements to complement the setting without distracting from it, and to be a bold reflection of our personal styles. Our colors ended up being ivory and grey with highlights of tangerine.

Our flowers were all ivory with the exception of my bouquet and the flowers carried by the flower girls. We kept the flowers clean and bold by using groupings of single flower types rather than mixed bouquets. The bridesmaids and groomsmen dressed in chic grey, and we introduced pops of tangerine in the paper products and my bouquet.

Ahhh, the dress.  I adore that dress and wish I could wear it all the time! I’m not a princessy type but it’s hard to not feel glamorous in a dress like that.  The dress was Vera Wang, and the style is called Diana.  I love the simplicity of the fabric coupled with the architectural complexity of the dress’s construction.  It’s fairly fashion-forward and edgy (tons of asymmetry and rough edges) without losing the classic bridal elements (shape, color, material).  It really fit my style to a T.

Without question, my most memorable moment of the wedding day was exchanging vows with Chris.  We wrote our own vows, and hearing Chris express his love to me in front of our loved ones was the most moving moment of my life.  It was hard for either one of us to hold back tears, and to be honest I don’t really care that I was a sniffling mess.

It’s really tough to pick a favorite photo, but mine is possibly this one.  I love our giddily spontaneous post-ceremony kiss with the backdrop of our friends and family.  Fantastic moment captured!

Working with True Photography was a delightful experience, from the engagement photo shoot all the way through the wedding.  Michael put us completely at ease and captured all the action without feeling remotely obtrusive. The photo shoot portion of the day was really fun – our wedding party loved every minute of it! Everyone at True is so sweet and professional – great at their jobs and wonderful to interact with.  I love looking through all our photos and seeing how many of our friends and family were truly enjoying themselves at our wedding.  We can’t thank the entire team enough for providing us with a priceless set of memories of the most special day of our lives.

 

Photography: True Photography Weddings

Venue:Robert Paine Scripps Seaside Forum
Officiant: Rabbi Ian
Musician: Caprice Strings
Disc Jockey:Tim Altbaum
Linens and Rental:Classic Party Rentals
Lighting and Decor: Tim Altbaum

Jeweler:David & Sons Jewelers
Invitation: Posh Paperie
Hair Stylist: Brush Crush
Videographer: XOXO Wedding Photo
Gifts and Favors:Eclipse Chocolat
Florist:Botanica
Fitness: Pilates Plus La Jolla
Coordinator:Ever After Events
Caterer:Coast Catering
Bakery: Sweet Cheeks Baking
Wedding Dress: Vera Wang

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