December 22, 2020

Part One: Christmas L’Auberge Del Mar Wedding as Seen on Martha Stewart

Bonny and James’ L’Auberge Del Mar wedding took place in December 2019 and I am finally able to share it! Why the long wait? Martha Stewart Weddings slated the wedding for publication in December 2020, so these photos weren’t allowed to be shared until the feature went live! I am beyond delighted to share this wedding in two parts because I have so much to show.

Simple invitation suite with a casual script font mixed with a more formal block text. Invitation and wax seal with olive leaf motif. Holiday wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

Personal Details & Getting Ready

Bonny and James’ darling invitations, rings, and Charles Dickens’ guest book are so cute. I love their adorable holiday-themed details that aren’t too on the nose for a Christmas-themed wedding at L’Auberge.

Simple invitation suite with a casual script font mixed with a more formal block text. Invitation and wax seal with olive leaf motif. Holiday wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Engagement ring and wedding bands styled on a pale green porcelain fine art box. Holiday December wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Blush open toe wedding sandals with lucite clear block heel styled on ivory velvet. December wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride's jewelry with floral silver hair comb, diamond necklace, diamond drop earrings, and rings styled in vintage ring boxes in a porcelain fine art box. Holiday December wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves by Siren Floral Co. Holiday December wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
A Christmas Carol using a favorite book as the wedding guest book. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Blush open toe wedding sandals and engagement ring in vintage brown ring box styled on ivory velvet. December wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Engagement ring and wedding bands styled on a pale green porcelain fine art box. Holiday December wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride's jewelry with floral silver hair comb, diamond necklace, diamond drop earrings, and rings styled in vintage ring boxes in a porcelain fine art box. Holiday December wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Hand torn paper His and Her vow books tied in silk chiffon blush and pale blue ribbons. Holiday December wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
A Christmas Carol using a favorite book as the wedding guest book, while small woodland deer figures paired with evergreen boughs. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in ivory silk robe and bridesmaids in teal silk robes drinking champagne. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride in ivory silk robe and bridesmaids in teal silk robes drinking champagne. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride getting into Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride getting into Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bridesmaids in Midnight Mist Jenny Yoo dresses helping Bride getting into Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride getting into Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. San Diego fine art wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride getting into Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. San Diego fine art wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Groom's Magnanni black shoes, bowtie, and Spicebomb cologne photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Groom spraying Spicebomb cologne photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo for his L'Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Boutonnieres made with Lamb's ear, Hare's tail grass, and berries. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

First Look & Portraits

Bonny and James had the sweetest first look in front of a massive Christmas tree on the lawn of L’Auberge. How festive!?

Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom first look in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom first look in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom first look in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom first look reaction in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom first look groom's reaction. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom admiring bride's dress. Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom first look in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom candid portrait in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bride and groom classic portrait at L’Auberge. San Diego wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom first look groom's reaction. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom classic portrait in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Portrait in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. L’Auberge wedding photographed on Contax 645 film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bridal makeup for Korean bride with winged liner and pink lip for holiday winter wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Photo by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

The bridesmaids and groomsmen joined us for bridal party portraits and we completed them just before a quick drizzle fell from the sky.

Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.
Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Portrait in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.
Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bridesmaid bouquets with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.
Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.
Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.
Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.
Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.Groomsmen wearing black tuxedos with bold holiday blue teal bowties. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo for his L'Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Groom and groomsmen in black tuxedos. Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.Groom and groomsmen in black tuxedos. Morning mist bridesmaid dresses (icy blue teal) by Jenny Yoo. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography at L'Auberge Del Mar.

L’Auberge Del Mar Wedding Ceremony

The weather on this wedding day was not cooperating with our plans. Originally, Bonny and James were set to wed outside on the deck of L’Auberge. Siren Floral Co created a masterpiece ceremony arch to match the beautiful grounded aisle arrangements that sat alongside white crossback chairs.

Ceremony with white cross-back chairs, aisle grounded delphinium and hydrangea arrangements, and oversized circle arch gold circle backdrop wrapped with green-and-white floral arrangements. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Ceremony with white cross-back chairs, aisle grounded delphinium and hydrangea arrangements, and oversized circle arch gold circle backdrop wrapped with green-and-white floral arrangements. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Ceremony with white hydrangea arrangements on a gold circle backdrop wrapped with green-and-white floral arrangements. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Ceremony with white cross-back chairs, aisle grounded delphinium and hydrangea arrangements. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding with Amorology photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Groom in black Armani tux kissing bride under mistletoe. Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Portrait in front of oversized circle arch gold circle backdrop wrapped with green-and-white floral arrangements. San Diego wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom in black Armani tux with lamb's ear, hare's tail grass, and berries on his boutonniere. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom in black Armani tux with lamb's ear, hare's tail grass, and berries on his boutonniere. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Groom in black Armani tux kissing bride under mistletoe. Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Bridal bouquet with white ranunculus, ivory majolica spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne's lace, white anemone, and white lisianthus mixed with blue-green vines and leaves. Portrait in front of oversized circle arch gold circle backdrop wrapped with green-and-white floral arrangements. San Diego wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

Unfortunately, the drizzle wouldn’t let up and the ceremony was moved inside.

Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.Indoor wedding ceremony at L'Auberge Del Mar with Christmas tree decoration. Bride in Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

On Thursday, I’ll publish part two of this beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar wedding. You’ll definitely want to see the gorgeous reception designed by Amorology and the Korean paebaek ceremony. And of course, in the meantime, see the beautiful day published on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Bride wearing Viero wedding dress ballgown with off-the-shoulder lace straps and an illusion back. Groom wearing classic black Armani tuxedo. Bride and groom classic portrait in front of a tall Christmas tree decorated with red, blue, silver, and gold ornaments. L’Auberge Del Mar wedding photographed on film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
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