Romantic and Elegant Blue Franciscan Gardens Wedding Inspirational Shoot

Bride with long veil from Blossom Veils // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbrideI simply adore doing styled shoots. While they take a lot of time and planning, it's so worth it at the end, seeing how it all comes together. For the longest time, I've been wanting to do something with a Spanish/Tuscan/Mediterranean flair and after months and months of planning and hundreds of emails, I'm happy to finally share this shoot with you all.

Together with one of my favorite event planners, Hylah of Hylah White Special Events, we put together an epic team of SoCal wedding professionals who helped bring my vision to life. This shoot was one of the most elaborate ones I've ever done because we went all out -- from having a ceremony set-up to working with a catering company, 24 Carrots, to have 3 different looks for the bride -- no detail was missed and you'll just have to see the photos for yourself because this shoot is simply amazing! And don't forget to watch the video at the end -- it's breathtaking!

White & ivory wedding bouquet by Bella Bloom Floral Designs // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride via @thesocalbrideSpanish-inspired blue wedding invitations by Copper Willow Paper Studio // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbrideBride in elegant lace gown with long veil // Photo by Closer to Love Photography // Gown by Enaura Bridal // Veil by Blossom Veils via @thesocalbride
Elegant Bridal Look by Studio mm&b // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbrideBeautiful white and ivory bouquet by Bella Bloom Floral Design // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Elegant bride in lace gown in front of altar // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Elegant bride & groom look // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Bride in elegant petal gown // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbrideElegant and classic bridal make-up via @thesocalbride
Bride in elegant petal gown by Enaura Bridal // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Elegant bride & groom portrait by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Elegant bride & groom portrait by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Elegant bride & groom portrait by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbrideElegant bride & groom portrait by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Elegant groom in black tux with bow-tie from Friar Tux // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Elegant groom in black tux with bow-tie from Friar Tux // Photo by Closer to Love Photography via @thesocalbride
Outdoor garden ceremony at Franciscan Gardens // Photo by Closer to Love Photography
Fireplace Ceremony Altar with flowers and candles via @thesocalbride
Fireplace Ceremony Altar with flowers and candles via @thesocalbride
Elegant Chocolate by Valenza Chocolatier
Elegant Chocolate by Valenza Chocolatier
Elegant Spanish and Lace inspired wedding cakes
Elegant Spanish and Lace inspired wedding cake by RooneyGirl BakeShop
Elegant Spanish-tile inspired wedding cake by RooneyGirl BakeShopElegant Spanish flamenco inspired wedding cake by RooneyGirl BakeShop
Tapas filled table
Tapas filled table
Tapas filled table




Vendors who helped make this happen: Photographer: Closer to Love Photography* | Event Planner & Co-Creative Director/Designer: H. White Special Events* | Venue: Franciscan Gardens, San Juan Capistrano | Florals: Bella Bloom Floral Design* | Videography: Erica Marr Films | Rentals: Archive Vintage Rentals | Catering: 24 Carrots Catering & Events* | Hair & Make-up: Studio mm&b | Bridal Gowns: Enaura Bridal | Veils: Blossom Veils | Chocolate: Valenza Chocolatier* | Invitations & Paper Goods: Copper Willow | Cakes: RooneyGirl BakeShop* | Shoes: Christian Louboutin & Manolo Blahnik | Jewelry | Candles: Ikea & Hobby Lobby | Dinnerware: Dish Wish Events | Suit: Friar Tux


Closer to Love PhotographyH. White Special EventsBella Bloom Floral Design24 Carrots Catering & EventsValenza ChocolatierRooneyGirl BakeShop are all members of our Vendor Guide. Details on how to become a member can be found here.