I think Raul’s best man said it best when he observed that, “one thing [he's] always been amazed with with Raul and Anne is how just in love and how happy they are.” We’ve only know them for a short time but it couldn’t have been more obvious to us how true this is. That sense of anticipation and happiness from Raul and Anne throughout the morning really made it such a joy for us to watch and capture.

After hair and makeup was completed in the bridal suite atop the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s tower, the party headed over to the beautiful Immaculata Church at the University of San Diego for the ceremony. With nuptials complete, we all headed back to the Hyatt for an amazing reception crafted by the ever-so-talented Alexandra Rose Lee of AR Affairs. This was definitely a reception to remember. There was even a live mariachi band! Need I say more?

Congratulations to both of you, Anne & Raul!

Vendors:

Coordinator: Alexandra Rose Lee (AR Affairs)
Photographers: Darryn & Brett (Darryn St. John Photography)
Venue: Reshma Singh (Manchester Grand Hyatt, Downtown San Diego)

The day started on the 39th floor on the Manchester Grand Hyatt overlooking the bay, Seaport Village, and downtown San Diego. There’s definitely something to be said for having a spacious bridal suite when you need to squeeze in family, bridesmaids, photographers, cinematographers, make-up artists, hair artists, and of course, the bride herself. Thankfully, there was room to spare!

When Priya and Harsha where finally ready to see each other for the first time in full regalia, we all headed out to the grassy peninsula behind Seaport Village. The smiles on their faces at that first glance were priceless. After that they went off with the photographers for pics with family and friends. Shortly after, it was time for the barat. Now, I’m no equestrian…but the horse that Harsha rode in on was enormous! Very impressive.  Once the parade reached the bride’s family, the whole party proceeded up to the 3rd floor pool deck for the ceremony. Being that this was late September and San Diego, it was of course ridiculously hot outside but that didn’t seem to deter anyone from enjoying this beautiful ceremony.

The reception was no less spectacular. Taking place in one of the Hyatt’s huge ballrooms, the night was packed with great food, a live band, and even a special choreographed performance from a group of guests. Overall, it was an amazing day and we felt blessed to be a part of it. Congratulations, Priya & Harsha! We wish you both the very best!

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Vendors:

Coordinator: Sonal Kapadia (Sonal Kapadia Events)
Venue: Reshma Singh (Manchester Grand Hyatt, Downtown San Diego)
Photographer: Tony Florez (Tony Florez Photography)
Band: Donice Watkins (Go Big Daddy Band)
DJ: Nishant Kotecha (3D Sounds)
Lighting: Jack Hou (TMM Pro)
Officiant: Dilip Bhatt

We had a blast filming this wedding! Stephen and Caroline are both great people to be around, and it made for a very enjoyable shoot. We were hoping and praying all week long that it wouldn’t rain on their wedding day….but it just wasn’t to be (I’m not sure how that’s possible seeing as it hardly ever rains in San Diego). Caroline had to make the incredibly hard decision to move the wedding indoors, but what a great decision it was. It was pouring down when it came time for the ceremony, and having the wedding inside the Hyatt ballroom was beautiful! The reception was shot at the Bayview room at Marina Village. Their theme for the wedding was snow and sand, so you can see that in a lot of the reception shots. They even had kids throw fake snow down on them during their first dance! Now that’s commitment to your theme.

Congratulations Stephen and Caroline!