Vespera

Sofia and Rui, by the seaA bride in a full blush gown standing on a green hillsideat Carmel

A bride in a long hall of arched windows

Sofia and Rui exchanged vows inside of a cathedral dripping in white flowers.

I had never seen anything like it. Sigh, it was truly a treat for me to photograph such a romantic scene. It was one of those raw and emotional ceremonies where everyone was locked in. So heartfelt!

A ceremony beneath tall arrangements of white flowers
A bride holding a bouquet of white peonies
A couple standing on rocks above the sea at dusk

Before the reception took place and the sun went down, I had them sneak away with me to the Big Sur coastline.

They walked along the rocks, whispering sweet-nothings that couldn’t be heard above the crashing waves. It was one of those intimate moments where they forgot the camera was there altogether.

A couple on dark rocks above the surf
A candlelit table with low flowers and glasses

The reception was just as elegant as the ceremony, and Rui and Sofia were happier than ever.

Every little detail of the reception held an intention, and it just made the celebration that much more memorable.

Guests dancing beneath round paper lanterns
A candlelit dinner table set with glasses and flowers

Sofia and Rui, it was an honor to capture your big day. Thank you to you and your families!

Their story unfolds in a secret garden between the stone pillars.

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