April 5, 2022

Intimate Rancho Valencia Wedding in San Diego

After three years of planning and two postponements, Sarah and Drew’s Rancho Valencia wedding finally happened! I absolutely adore these two and their wedding day was just the sweetest. With about 50 guests, they celebrated their marriage at one of San Diego’s most beautiful venues.

Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown and groom in blue suit and ranunculus boutonniere. Rancho Valencia Wedding in San Diego. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Getting Ready

Sarah got ready in a beautiful Valencia suite, where I photographed her stunning invitation suite, rings, shoes, and bouquet. After, it was time for her to get into her Martina Liana gown with the help of her bridesmaids. After an especially long wait for this day to arrive, everyone was so touched to see Sarah in her complete bridal look. She glowed and burst with excitement to hold her gorgeous pink bouquet. I do love a colorful floral arrangement!

Minted invitation suite with pink flowers styled with coral charm peonies and velvet ring boxes. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Peach ranunculus boutonnieres. Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego Film Photographer
Unique square cut wedding ring and curved diamond band in green velvet Mrs Box styled with Coral Charm Peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego Film PhotographerSilver block wedding heels styled with coral charm peonies and roses and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPosies Floral Co. Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride getting into her Martina Liana a-line dress with her bridesmaids wearing mix match dresses in spring colors at Rancho Valencia suite. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Floral lace edge veil. Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film Photographer
Bride getting into her Martina Liana a-line dress with her bridesmaids wearing mix match dresses in spring colors at Rancho Valencia suite. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown. Bride holding Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride holding Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

First Look and Portraits

Drew waited to see Sarah on a private pathway and was giddy at the sight of her. He donned a blue suit with just enough personality to match Sarah’s colorful bouquet. They rocked their portraits on the pathway and at Rancho Valencia’s spa. The spa is one of my favorite locations for portraits – it has great backdrops and is quite intimate. After we finished their portraits, we met with their wedding party for group photos. I just adored the bridesmaids’ mix-match dresses. It’s a growing trend that I am obsessed with!

Rancho Valencia wedding first look pathway. Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown and groom in blue suit and ranunculus boutonniere. Rancho Valencia Wedding in San Diego. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyRancho Valencia wedding first look pathway. Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown and groom in blue suit and ranunculus boutonniere. Rancho Valencia Wedding in San Diego. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in blue suit with ranunculus boutonniere. Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown. Bride holding Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in blue suit with ranunculus boutonniere. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in blue suit. Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown. Bride holding Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in blue suit. Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown. Bride holding Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in blue suit with ranunculus boutonniere. Rancho Valencia wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Rancho Valencia spa. Bride with medium hair curled in spaghetti strap Martina Liana gown. Bride holding Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride holding Large pink and yellow bridal bouquet shot on film with coral charm peonies, roses, and ranunculus. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyWedding party photo with mix match bridesmaid dresses with spring colors and bride with colorful pink bouquet. Rancho Valencia wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding party photo with mix match blue and navy suits with peach ranunculus boutonnieres. Rancho Valencia wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groomsmen throwing groom in the air. Fun groomsmen photo ideas. Wedding party photo with mix match blue and navy suits with peach ranunculus boutonnieres. Rancho Valencia wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding party photo with mix match bridesmaid dresses with spring colors and bride with colorful pink bouquet. Rancho Valencia wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Croquet Lawn Ceremony and Cocktail Hour

The couple’s ceremony was short and sweet. Sarah and Drew both read their own personalized vows before kissing and walking hand and hand down the aisle as a married couple. The cocktail hour was held on the same lawn and allowed guests to watch the sunset over the property.

Ceremony vow area floral arrangements on wooden pedestals. Pink large arrangements with coral charm peonies, pink roses, and pink ranunculus, and greenery shot on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Ceremony vow area floral arrangements on wooden pedestals. Pink large arrangements with coral charm peonies, pink roses, and pink ranunculus, and greenery shot on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Croquet lawn ceremony at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCroquet lawn ceremony at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Croquet lawn ceremony at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Croquet lawn ceremony at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Croquet lawn ceremony at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony vow area floral arrangements on wooden pedestals. Pink large arrangements with coral charm peonies, pink roses, and pink ranunculus, and greenery. Croquet lawn ceremony at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony vow area floral arrangements on wooden pedestals. Pink large arrangements with coral charm peonies, pink roses, and pink ranunculus, and greenery. Croquet lawn ceremony at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Croquet lawn cocktail hour at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wooden bar with Pink large arrangements with coral charm peonies, pink roses, and pink ranunculus, and greenery. Croquet lawn cocktail hour bar at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride during cocktail hour wearing a Martina Liana gown and guests in semi formal print dresses. Wedding guest dress ideas. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Rancho Valencia Wedding Reception

Heavily pink flower arrangements graced the long reception tables on the sunrise patio. Beautiful patterned chargers provided a unique place setting for each guest, while table numbers that matched the invitation suite gave clear guidance for guests. Sarah and Drew entered the reception straight into their first dance, heard some wonderful toasts, and danced with their parents. It was such a beautiful, intimate Rancho Valencia wedding. And this is only part one of their celebration. Stay tuned for part two for their Saturday evening celebration at a private estate later this week!

Sunrise Patio wedding reception at Rancho Valencia in San Diego with long tables and pink flower arrangements. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Crossback chairs at a long wooden table with a white table runner. Low candles and a low floral centerpiece with pink roses, coral charm peonies, and pink and peach ranunculus. Posies Floral Co and Cavin Elizabeth Photography shot on film. Rancho Valencia Wedding.
Minted floral table number to match invitation suite. white table runner. Low candles and a low floral centerpiece with pink roses, coral charm peonies, and pink and peach ranunculus. Posies Floral Co and Cavin Elizabeth Photography shot on film. Rancho Valencia Wedding.
Crossback chairs at a long wooden table with a white table runner. Low candles and a low floral centerpiece with pink roses, coral charm peonies, and pink and peach ranunculus. Posies Floral Co and Cavin Elizabeth Photography shot on film. Rancho Valencia Wedding.Long wooden table with a white table runner. Low candles and a low floral centerpiece with pink roses, coral charm peonies, and pink and peach ranunculus. Posies Floral Co and Cavin Elizabeth Photography shot on film. Rancho Valencia Wedding.Bride and groom first dance. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom first dance. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom first dance. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Maid of honor toast. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom toast reactions. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBest man toast. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom toast reactions. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFather daughter dance at Rancho Valencia wedding. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyMother son dance at Rancho Valencia wedding. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
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