San Juan Capistrano Wedding with Tiffany & Hans
San Juan Capistrano is a place I've photographed a few times before and enjoyed very much. So, I was happy to be back for my first wedding photography experience in that great town.
I had met Tiffany and Hans before while photographing their Balboa Park engagement session. We had a great time exploring the park and talking about their upcoming wedding.
The day started with the getting ready of Hans and Tiffany at The Inn at the Mission, a boutique hotel in the heart of San Juan Capistrano. I met with Tiffany first for some preparation shots, candids, and pictures of her getting into the wedding dress. After that, I went to see Hans, that was getting ready while having a drink with his close friends.
The couple picked The San Juan Capistrano Mission for their first look. It's a beautiful location and a historical landmark that was one of the first places to be established in Orange County.
After seeing each other for the first time in their wedding outfits, Hans and Tiffany took some time to walk around the San Juan Capistrano Mission for some photos. Even though it was a Saturday and there were many visitors at The Mission, we found a few windows where the bride and groom were alone.
My favorite spot at the San Juan Capistrano Mission was the bell wall. Four large bells hang from a stone wall near a water fountain made of bricks. It's a unique place for couples' portraits, where the photographer can use symmetry and architecture in a unique and historic site.
After spending some time at the San Juan Capistrano Mission, we headed to the ceremony site also in San Juan Capistrano: The Franciscan Gardens. A rustic venue with an outdoor courtyard perfect for wedding ceremonies e receptions.
It was an emotional ceremony where the bride and groom read the vows they wrote to each other. Their families and closest friends came from all over the world to witness this moment, and Hans and Tiffany couldn't be happier.
After some family photos, the family joined the guests for cocktail hour. Tiffany, Hans, and I went for a little walk around the venue, in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, for some photos. Sun was about to set, and the lighting was perfect; I was really enjoying being a San Juan Capistrano wedding photographer. The couple was happy to go for a walk and relax, away from everyone. After a few minutes, we returned to the cocktail hour, and the bride and groom started to go around to welcome their guests.
Once the cocktail hour was over, the bride and groom had their grand entrance. After dinner, the couple gave a warm welcome speech, followed by a few speeches from the bridal party and family.
It was an amazing day, and I was honored to be a part of Hans and Tiffany's San Juan Capistrano wedding celebration.
