Brooke and Steve's winter wedding started with a church ceremony and ended with an evening reception at Buena Vista Nursery.
In between, we caught golden hour by the lake with the whole family. Here are some of our favorite moments.
A Church Ceremony
The ceremony took place in a bright, modern church. Brooke walked down the aisle to Steve, and the priest blessed the two of them at the altar as family and friends looked on.
Golden Hour by the Lake
After the ceremony, we headed outside for portraits by a lake lined with big trees. The late afternoon sun was warm and low. Brooke's long cathedral veil and train spread across the grass beautifully.
Family and the Wedding Party
We gathered family and the wedding party by the water for group photos. The bridesmaids wore deep burgundy, which looked rich against the blue water and green trees.
An Evening Reception
The reception was at Buena Vista Nursery. A fountain, string lights and a table of framed family photos set the mood. Friends and family gave heartfelt toasts, and then everyone headed to the dance floor for the rest of the night.
Planning a Winter Wedding?
Here are a few tips from Brooke and Steve's winter wedding:
Plan your portraits for right after the ceremony. Winter sunsets come early, and late afternoon light is the most flattering.
Bring a wrap or jacket for the evening. Winter nights in California can get chilly once the sun goes down.
Add string lights to an evening reception. They give the space a warm glow after dark.
As a Los Angeles wedding photographer, I love photographing weddings all over Southern California, in every season. See our wedding photography and videography packages or contact us to check your wedding date.
See another wedding with a church ceremony: Karen and Anthony's wedding at The Mitten Building in Redlands.