From New Orleans to San Diego:


As a San Diego wedding photographer, I have the honor of witnessing love stories of all kinds—but this one truly moved me. This sweet couple traveled from New Orleans to say “I do” in their 70s, surrounded by their best friends and their friend's spouses, in the magical Secret Garden venue in Rancho Santa Fe. The day was intimate and full of intentional beauty: stunning florals, meaningful traditions like the pence coin, and a joyful cake cutting that had everyone smiling. The love between them was palpable—and yes, they even sent me home with a bouquet and a slice of cake for my husband (cue the happy tears).


This San Diego garden wedding was a perfect reminder that love has no age limit—and the best days are always worth celebrating.

A wooden gazebo surrounded by lush gardens and trees with a stone pathway leading to it.
Elegant outdoor dining table set with white chairs and floral tablecloth under a gazebo with chandelier.
A romantic table setting with a colorful floral centerpiece and woven charger plates on a patterned tablecloth.
White linen napkin with green embroidered herbs placed on a woven rattan placemat with silverware.
Close up of pastel dahlia, roses and other flowers in a romantic garden-style floral arrangement.
Metal sign reading 'The Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe' mounted on a stone wall with greenery in the background.
Golfers putting on a lush green course surrounded by eucalyptus trees on a sunny day.
Beautiful floral arrangement with peach dahlias, white peonies, cream roses and purple delphinium on white drapery.
An elegant chandelier with glowing candle-style lights hangs from a wooden beam ceiling with radiating patterns.
White wedding shoes with bows hanging on wooden post surrounded by delicate white flowers and greenery.
A romantic wedding detail shot with fresh pink and white flowers next to a blue invitation card and monogrammed napkin.
Wedding accessories including bridal shoes and bouquet arranged on an ornate white vintage dresser.
A wedding tradition card with delicate pink floral design and calligraphy text placed among white flowers outdoors.
A black and white photograph of someone fastening an elegant white bridal shoe on a patterned rug.
Two elegant wedding rings nestled in a pastel bouquet of pink roses, daisies and purple flowers in soft focus.