Edsel and Tina got married at the Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings. The Danish-style windmill on Palomar Airport Road is a Carlsbad landmark, just minutes from the beach.
Their day had a little bit of everything: a garden gazebo, a chapel ceremony, the ocean and a packed dance floor. Here are some of our favorite moments.
Getting Ready
Tina and her bridesmaids got ready in matching robes and took photos together by a white garden gazebo. The details included her sparkly heels and the rings. Once Tina was in her gown, the whole wedding party gathered at the gazebo. The bridesmaids wore burgundy, and the groomsmen wore gray.
A Chapel Ceremony
The ceremony took place in the Windmill's bright white chapel. A burgundy draped arch stood at the front. Tina walked down the aisle to Edsel, surrounded by family and friends.
Portraits Above the Ocean
After the ceremony, we headed to the coast for portraits on the bluffs above the beach. The ocean made a beautiful backdrop, and Tina's lavender bouquet added a soft pop of color.
Cocktail Hour and a Grand Entrance
Guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio. Then the party moved into the ballroom, with its exposed wooden beams and burgundy details on every table. The wedding party danced their way in. Edsel and Tina made their entrance between cold spark fountains.
Toasts and Dancing
Edsel and Tina sat at a sweetheart table in front of a greenery wall with a lit sign. After toasts and their first dance, the dance floor filled up and stayed that way all night.
Planning a Carlsbad Windmill Wedding?
Here are a few tips from our time at the Carlsbad Windmill:
Plan time for portraits by the ocean. The coast is just a short drive away.
Bring your colors into the chapel. A draped arch in your wedding colors stands out against the white walls.
Ask about cold sparks for your grand entrance. They make for an exciting photo.
As a Los Angeles wedding photographer, I also travel for weddings in Carlsbad and across San Diego County. See our wedding photography and videography packages or contact us to check your wedding date.
See another chapel wedding: Melissa and Joey's wedding at The Little White Church in Pasadena.