If you listened closely, the sounds of crashing waves echoed in the distance. Laguna Beach was the place where Kate and John settled for their destination wedding and they fell in love with the Oceana Estate. Tucked in the hills of Orange County, the place they met and fell in love, they spent many days staring at the Pacific Ocean wondering what the future held. On their wedding day, surrounded by their friends and family, they said I Do and promised each other forever.
Their families shed happy tears, their friends raised glasses in their honor, and everyone danced under the stars as John and Kate celebrated their first day as husband and wife. When they snuck away for wedding photos at sunset, they squeezed each other tight and promised to never forget such a beautiful moment, a time in life when everything was nothing short of perfection.
John and Kate, thank you for one of the best days as a wedding photographer! We were welcomed with open hands and hearts…we appreciated your kind and attentive care and allowing us the freedom to document your beautiful day as we thought best. This is more than I could ever ask for! Thank you! Hope you're enjoying every last second in Greece and Croatia!! Much Love and Appreciation… j*
The wedding day started with sparkling views of Laguna Beach on a gorgeous day…
Kate's Kate Spade wedding shoes were adorable…who doesn't love a good bow?
Kate's lovely bridesmaids helped her into her gorgeous Vera Wang wedding dress…and she looked stunning!
John prepared for the wedding at the Oceana Estate and looked quite dapper in his bow tie!
The views from this Laguna Beach estate are breathtaking…
A bright day, blue skies, and a slight breeze…couldn't have been any prettier, especially with Kate as the bride…
John was stunned when he saw his future wife…
A perfect outdoor wedding ceremony…
Kate surrounded herself with an amazing group of bridesmaids, all of whom photographed beautifully…
The bride and groom allotted plenty of time for wedding photos around the Oceana Estate premises and I couldn't be happier…it felt like a tiny bit of Tuscany landed in the middle of Laguna Beach…
John's groomsmen were so much fun to be around and they worked the camera effortlessly…
Together John and Kate spent the afternoon in each others' arms and cherishing each moment…
The light was truly amazing on the wedding day…
The outdoor wedding reception was made extra beautiful with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean in the background…
The Grand Entrance…
Now this is where things get extra special…the groom gave a beautiful toast…and then a series of toasts followed that only got better and better…
…there were lots of laughs…
…lots of toasting…
…and lots of tears…
The reception was hosted under strung Italian lights, but also in the glow of sunset…
Kate and John couldn't get enough of each other, so we roamed around Oceana Estate for more wedding photos…
The Oceana Estate provides the most stunning views of Laguna Beach, hands down.
After the dinner, guests transitioned to a different part of the villa for dancing and more fun…
The last light on the reception dinner location and views of the wedding cake at a distance…
The rest of the wedding reception was spent dancing outdoors in Laguna Beach candle light…
To see more images from Kate and John's wedding, feel free to **click HERE** for a slideshow!
Many thanks to this amazing creative team who brought this wedding together…
Wedding Venue: Oceana Estate in Laguna Beach
Wedding Coordinator: Jennifer Renee Weddings
Hair and Makeup: Carina Lindgren of Flawless Faces
Florist: Flowers by Cina
Band: Jordan Music Entertainment
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals and Lounge Appeal
Lighting: WJS Studios
Photography: Jasmine Star
