August 14, 2019

San Diego Anniversary Photos with Two Couture Marchesa Gowns

Kelley and Blair married at a private estate in Coronado, California, in 2016. To celebrate their two year anniversary, they dressed up for a portrait session in Balboa Park – a park whose allure comes from its intricate Spanish architecture, lush palm and cypress trees, and rose and cactus gardens. These San Diego anniversary photos truly stole my heart. I am just utterly in love with everything about this session!

Bride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown holding bouquet with pink, lavender, ivory, and green flowers in a rose garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

Balboa Park Rose Garden Photos

Saving their black outfits to contrast with the neutral walls of the museums later, Kelley first wore a pink Marchesa Notte gown that paired beautifully with Blair’s blue suit and pink tie. To complement their colorful attire, I photographed them among the roses and cacti in the park. We were delighted that the rose garden was in full bloom during their session. It gave us a vibrant surrounding with stunning color pops for the first half of their photos.

Bride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown holding bouquet with pink, lavender, ivory, and green flowers in a rose garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Pink roses in full bloom. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown holding bouquet with pink, lavender, ivory, and green flowers in a rose garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in blue suit and pink tie sitting in a rose garden. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown holding bouquet with pink, lavender, ivory, and green flowers in a rose garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown in a rose garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFuschia pink roses in full bloom. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown holding bouquet in a cactus garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown holding bouquet in a cactus garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in pink strapless Marchesa Notte gown holding bouquet in a cactus garden. Groom in blue suit and pink tie to match his wife. Balboa Park San Diego Anniversary Photos by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 

Balboa Park Anniversary Photos

Changing into a black Marchesa gown and a black suit, Kelley and Blair boldly contrasted against the neutral walls and columns of the park. You honestly can’t beat the jaw dropping architectural elements with anything else in San Diego. Walking through the park, you’ll see the intricate architectural detailing on columns and facades.

Bride in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown and groom in a black suit and tie to match his wife. Walking up the stairs of a beautiful building. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Bride sitting on the stairs in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown and groom in a black suit and tie to match his wife. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride sitting on the stairs in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown and groom in a black suit and tie to match his wife. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride sitting on the stairs in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown and groom in a black suit and tie kissing his wife. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 
The Casa Del Prado Theatre has one of the most stunning facades and elegant in every way. The theatre’s Churrigueresque ornamentation held its own alongside Kelley’s detailed Marchesa gown and chic updo. Her bouquet paired beautifully with both of her gowns. I just adore bouquets for portrait sessions. I mean, who doesn’t love flowers!?

Bride in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown holding a pink, ivory, and green bouquet. Groom in a black suit and tie to match his wife in front of the Casa Del Prado Theatre. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Groom in a black suit and tie to match his wife in front of the Casa Del Prado Theatre. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown in front of the Casa Del Prado Theatre. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in a fine art post wearing a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown in front of the Casa Del Prado Theatre. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

San Diego Anniversary Photos

Clearly, Kelley and Blair celebrated their two year anniversary in every sense of the word “style.” We ended their session with a walk in front of the iconic bell tower just as the last drop of sun was available.

Bride in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown. Groom in a black suit and tie. Couple walking together with dreamy lighting. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown with a pink, ivory, and green bouquet. Groom in a black suit and tie to match his wife in front of the Casa Del Prado Theatre. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Bride in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown holding a pink, ivory, and green bouquet. Groom in a black suit and tie. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in a fine art post wearing a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown in front of the Casa Del Prado Theatre. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in a black long sleeve lace Marchesa couture gown holding a pink, ivory, and green bouquet. Groom in a black suit and tie to match his wife in front of the bell tower. San Diego Anniversary Photos in Balboa Park on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
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These photos are stunning! Having grown up in San Diego, I love seeing photos of the beautiful places I remember. You have captured the magic of Balboa Park and the devotion of your lovely couple. Well done!

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