August 25, 2021

Al Fresco Wedding at Estancia La Jolla | A Lively Summer Celebration

Samantha and Aron’s wedding at Estancia La Jolla originally was set for 2020 but Covid meant they had to postpone to 2021. After many years of planning, their beautiful al fresco celebration finally had its debut. At Estancia, they chose to marry on the Olive Lawn and dine on the Garden Courtyard.

Bridal party tossing rose petals from above onto the bride and groom kissing. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

The Wedding Morning

Samantha got ready with her 6 bridesmaids, one of which was her mother. How sweet is that!? They all wore matching colorful silk robes, which is something I encourage brides to do. Wearing some sort of coordinating robe or pajama always makes for beautiful wedding morning photos.

Ivory invitation suite with greenery design wrapped in vellum with gold sticker. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Something blue wedding shoes styled with white flowers. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Ivory invitation suite with greenery design styled with pink roses and green ring box. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyIvory invitation suite with greenery design styled with pink roses and green ring box. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and bridesmaids in matching colorful floral robes. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Blush garden roses at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride and bridesmaids in matching colorful floral robes. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride's mother and sister helping button bride's dress. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride does surprise first look with bridesmaids for surprise reaction. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride does surprise first look with bridesmaids for surprise reaction. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

Aron got ready with his 8 groomsmen and looked very sophisticated in his blue suit and tie. Groom prep is always much more simple on the wedding morning, so the guys have much more time to hang around and relax on the wedding morning.

Groom getting ready for wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom in light navy blue suit getting ready for wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom in light navy blue suit getting ready for wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom in light navy blue suit with groomsmen in light grey suits. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

First Look and Portraits

Thanks to incredible timeline planning, we had lots of time for bride and groom portraits after Sam and Aron’s first look. We were able to explore many areas of Estancia La Jolla for photos. This is why it is so important for the wedding planner and photographer to work together on the timeline to ensure there is ample time for photos and enough padding in the timeline in case the wedding morning events run late.

Bride walking to groom for first look. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride walking to groom for first look. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom with hand on bride's back. Bride wearing updo with silver crystal hair comb. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

Sam and Aron had so much fun during their portrait time, especially once we added in their wedding party!

Bride in Enzoani gown with ivory bouquet and groom in navy suit. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in Enzoani gown with ivory bouquet and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in Enzoani gown with ivory bouquet and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride in Enzoani gown with ivory bouquet and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bridal curled updo and natural makeup with lashes and a beaded Enzoani gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in Enzoani gown with ivory bouquet and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Ivory rose bouquet with pops of greenery and ivory ribbons. Bridal curled updo and natural makeup with lashes and a beaded Enzoani gown. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride in Enzoani gown with ivory bouquet and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in Enzoani gown with ivory bouquet and groom in navy suit kissing under a tall cactus plant. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride and groom in front of hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bridal party tossing rose petals from above onto the bride and groom kissing. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBridesmaids in blush, pale turquoise teal blue dresses mixmatched. Groomsmen in light grey suits. Bride in beaded enzoani gown and groom in navy blue suit and tie. Cavin Elizabeth Photography wedding at Estancia La JollaGroomsmen in light grey suits. Groom in navy blue suit and tie. Cavin Elizabeth Photography wedding at Estancia La JollaBridesmaids in blush, pale turquoise teal blue dresses mixmatched. Ivory baby's breath and greenery bouquets. Bride in beaded enzoani gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography wedding at Estancia La Jolla
Mother of the bride as a Bridesmaid in pale turquoise teal blue dresses mixmatched. Ivory baby's breath and greenery bouquets. Bride in beaded enzoani gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography wedding at Estancia La Jolla
Flower girl in white dress with flower crown. Bride in beaded enzoani gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography wedding at Estancia La Jolla
Bridesmaids in blush, pale turquoise teal blue dresses mixmatched. Ivory baby's breath and greenery bouquets. Bride in beaded enzoani gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography wedding at Estancia La Jolla

Ceremony on the Olive Lawn

The ceremony took place on Estancia La Jolla’s Olive Lawn, which has the most beautiful backlight during the afternoon. Sam and Aron exchanged their vows and had their first kiss as husband and wife before happily strutting down the aisle as a married couple.

Ceremony on Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony on Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Gold pipe frame with acrylic painted green sign for a wedding welcome sign.  Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony for wedding at Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Bride and father walking down the aisle. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony on Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBridesmaids in blush, pale turquoise teal blue dresses mixmatched. Ivory baby's breath and greenery bouquets. Bride in beaded enzoani gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography wedding at Estancia La JollaCeremony for wedding at Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony for wedding at Estancia La Jolla Olive Lawn. Hexagon arch draped in blush chiffon with baby's breath and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Reception on the Garden Courtyard

Cocktail hour and the reception both took place on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia. Before joining the reception, we took the couple for sunset portraits. Golden hour light should never be ignored! After these portraits, the couple had their grand entrance and made a welcome speech. Later in the evening, Sam’s sister made a toast, followed by the best men. After, Sam and Aron cut the cake, Sam danced with her father, and finally the couple had their first dance. It was a beautiful end to their photos of the evening.

Bride in Enzoani gown with dramatic cathedral veil and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride in Enzoani gown with dramatic cathedral veil and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in Enzoani gown and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in Enzoani gown and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in Enzoani gown and groom in navy suit for their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Wedding at Estancia La Jolla on the Garden Courtyard by Cavin Elizabeth Photography. Long tables surrounding the dance floor.
Wedding at Estancia La Jolla on the Garden Courtyard by Cavin Elizabeth Photography. Long tables surrounding the dance floor.
Gold charger with grey silk napkin and painted acrylic place card. Gold flatware with pink water goblet and pink gold rimmed wine and champagne glasses. Eucalyptus runner. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Signature cocktails and appetizers for weddings for the couple to eat during cocktail hour. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Mr and Mrs sign for the head sweetheart table and lanterns filled with candles and greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Dessert table with grey linen surrounded by an arch of greenery and baby's breath with a chiffon cloth. Multiple cakes and mini desserts including macarons, lemon bars. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Passionfruit and berries filled naked cake two tier with roses and eucalyptus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom entering their reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom entering their reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom entering their reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom entering their reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom making a toast for their reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom making a toast for their reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photographyreception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyMaid of honor making a toast for reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride hugging maid of honor after her toast. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBest men making a toast for reception on the Garden Courtyard at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom cutting cake at their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom cutting cake at their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom cutting cake at their wedding at Estancia La Jolla. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFather daughter dance at their wedding at Estancia. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFather daughter dance at their wedding at Estancia. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
First dance at their wedding at Estancia. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
First dance at their wedding at Estancia. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
First dance at their wedding at Estancia. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFirst dance at their wedding at Estancia. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
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