November 23, 2021

Al Fresco Wedding at L’Auberge Del Mar

This gorgeous al fresco wedding at L’Auberge Del Mar stole my heart. Alyssa and Julio postponed it from 2020 to 2021 due to Covid and it was absolutely worth the wait. They had so many beautiful details and were incredibly joyful throughout the day. See all of the eye catching moments and decor below!

Bride in Nicole Spose gown and groom in black velvet tuxedo. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Wedding Morning

Alyssa and Julio had a custom invitation suite which featured an illustration of L’Auberge. Both wore Louboutin shoes – a fun detail! They were both so eager to see each other for the first look, but were very calm in their separate getting ready spaces.

Louboutin wedding heels. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting ready for her wedding. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Custom wedding invitation suite with illustration drawing of the wedding venue, wedding flatlay stationery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography L'Auberge Del MarBride reading letter from the groom. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into gown with bridesmaids, mother, and flower girl. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride putting on Louboutin wedding heels. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom's accessories: black feather bow tie, Louboutin tuxedo dress shoes. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
White rose boutonnieres with greenery. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom reading letter from the bride. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in black velvet tuxedo. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

First Look and Portraits

Julio’s expression during the first look is precious! He held his smile for so long. Once the couple had enough time to soak up their first look, we took portraits around the property before joining their bridal party on the Pacific Terrace.

Bride and groom first look. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom first look. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom first look. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portrait. Bride in Nicole Spose gown with overskirt and groom in black velvet tuxedo. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Round bouquet with ivory, orange, pink flowers including peonies and roses. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portrait. Bride in Nicole Spose gown with overskirt and groom in black velvet tuxedo. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBouquet with orange, pink, ivory flowers and ivory ribbon. Bride in Nicole Spose gown with overskirt. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in black velvet tuxedo with black feather bow tie. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with hair down and curled in a Nicole Milano gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groomsmen in black. Bridesmaids in blush. Bouquet with orange, pink, ivory flowers and ivory ribbon. Bride in Nicole Spose gown with overskirt. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bridesmaids in blush. Bouquet with orange, pink, ivory flowers and ivory ribbon. Bride in Nicole Spose gown with overskirt. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Round bouquet with ivory, orange, pink flowers including peonies and roses. L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom portrait. Bride wearing Nicole Spose dress. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Wedding at L’Auberge Del Mar

Their wedding ceremony was held on the Pacific Terrace at L’Auberge. It overlooks the entire backside of the property and has ocean views. It’s truly stunning! This space would later be “flipped” during cocktail hour to be transformed into the reception – but more on that later. Alyssa and Julio’s ceremony design featured a house-like structure draped and covered in smilax. They walked through it to get to the vow area which featured candles and floral arrangements on acrylic pedestals.

Ceremony on Pacific Terrace at L'auberge Del Mar. Arch structure with draping and Southern Smilax. Floral arrangements on acrylic pedestals. White wooden chiavari chairs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on Pacific Terrace at L'auberge Del Mar. Arch structure with draping and Southern Smilax. Floral arrangements on acrylic pedestals. White wooden chiavari chairs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Floral arrangements on acrylic pedestals. White wooden chiavari chairs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and father walking down the aisle under arch draped with southern smilax. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony on Pacific Terrace at L'auberge Del Mar. Arch structure with draping and Southern Smilax. Floral arrangements on acrylic pedestals. White wooden chiavari chairs. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride smiling during ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Alyssa and Julio smiled through their entire ceremony. It was incredibly adorable. You could truly tell how eager they were to have their ceremony after such a long postponement!

Bride and groom during ceremony on Pacific Terrace at L'auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom during ceremony on Pacific Terrace at L'auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom during ceremony on Pacific Terrace at L'auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Reception on the Pacific Terrace

The reception was also held on the Pacific Terrace after the space had been “flipped.” The amazing catering, floral, and planning teams worked together to transform the space into an al fresco dining experience that guests were wowed by. Alyssa and Julio kicked off the evening with a first dance followed by toasts, dinner, and an after party. Their evening was truly remarkable and I am so honored to have documented their day.

Escort card display with soap favors covered in Southern Smilax and hand painted. Play on words pun ideas. Thank you soap much for coming. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.White chiavari chairs at long tables with greenery runner and pops of flowers. Large house arch covered in drapery and Southern Smilax Pacific Terrace reception wedding at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
White chiavari chairs at long tables with greenery runner and pops of flowers. Large house arch covered in drapery and Southern Smilax Pacific Terrace reception wedding at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCake with greenery surrounding the base. Three tier buttercream with blush and ivory roses. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyWhite chiavari chairs at round tables with centerpieces with peach, ivory, and pink flowers. Large house arch covered in drapery and Southern Smilax Pacific Terrace reception wedding at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

White chiavari chairs at round tables with centerpieces with peach, ivory, and pink flowers. Large house arch covered in drapery and Southern Smilax Pacific Terrace reception wedding at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Centerpieces with peach, ivory, and pink flowers including peonies and roses. Large house arch covered in drapery and Southern Smilax Pacific Terrace reception wedding at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom first dance at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom first dance at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom first dance at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Al fresco wedding reception at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom cake cutting at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom cake cutting at L'Auberge Del Mar. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
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