Autumn in Temecula, A Wedding at Mount Palomar Winery - Jackie + Tyler

Jackie and Tyler met in college and chose the gorgeous Venue of Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula to tie the knot. Most of the couple I photograph getting married met either on Tinder, have been together for a decade or met during College. What about you? How did you meet your soulmate?

We started the day by taking photos of Jackie’s getting ready in one of the cottage with all her bridesmaid. I could feel straight away that Jackie was very laid back and was up for some fun! Let’s say her bride’s tribe popped the champagne early because, it’s never too early for Champagne that was made at the Venue you are going to get married… After her make up and hair was done, she put on a beautiful Crystal Quartz Crown that was so precious and made her look like the real Queen Babe Bride she was. I love that the bridesmaids were wearing matching barrettes, with clear quartz too.

After a first look with her mom, Jackie walked to reveal herself to her future husband, at the beautiful entrance of the Mount Palomar Winery. Trees and Cypress along the road made transported us in Toscany. I could nearly hear the Italian cicadas in the background. The couple was both very moved to see each other in their wedding attire, ready to make the big jump together in the married life.

After taking a couple of romantic photos by the gazebo, it was time to call for the Wedding Party Squad to start raising the vibes. It was also a great moment to take the close family photos. I love first looks because they allow the couple to relax a little before the Ceremony, and we usually have time to get some beautiful portraits of the couple and with their close relatives. It means more time to enjoy your guests after the Ceremony!

After a little heart warmer shot, it was time for Jackie and Tyler to get married. Jackie walked down the aisle at the arm of her brother. The Night We Met by Lord Huron was playing and I didn't see one person without tears in the Audience. The vows Jackie exchanged were full of love, humor and honesty. The Tableau of the Ceremony was absolutely grandiose: the sunset was illuminating with bright red light the mountains behind them. The two newly wedded couldn’t look away from one another…

The Wedding Party Pop the Champagne before doing their Grand Entrance. But let’s take a minute to talk about the gorgeous outdoor Reception Area. The elegant twinkle lights, the antique roman stone sculptures, the trees with their warm color, the sophisticated naked cake or the yummy donuts wall, I’m not sure what I liked the most… Probably every single details!

After their wedding party entered the Reception area, it was time to the newly wedded to be acclaimed by their families and friends and slowly dance, nose to nose.

Until this day, Jackie and Tyler was one of my favorite wedding… Their love for each other, the support of their friends and family, the gorgeous Venue of Mount Palomar made this day a magical one to photograph.

Shot for CarissaWooPhotography.