It seems we’re traveling outside of San Diego more and more these days for weddings. So, we’re always excited when we get a wedding in our home city of San Diego, especially when it’s at a historic venue like the US Grant Hotel downtown. San Diego also offers some other nice perks for the wedding day like an awesome selection of surf spots and generally impeccable weather. Matt and his groomsmen took full advantage of this and started the day with a relaxing surf session while Megan began getting ready at a local salon.
After the party was all suited up, we headed outside for a beautiful first look moment in front of the US Grant. You can’t help but smile seeing their faces as they glimpse each other for the first time that day. Not long after, we were back inside the hotel for an intimate ceremony against a candlelit fireplace. You can be the judge but I swear Matt was starting tear up as Megan walked down the aisle. I think my favorite part though was the personal vows that they had each written specially for that moment.
The reception hall continued in the intimate yet classy style of the ceremony, with candles placed throughout the room. From the fun cake toppers to the beautiful first dance, the atmosphere and the night in general were just perfect.
Congratulations Megan and Matt! We wish you both the very best!
Vendors:
Cinematography: Weddings by FortyOneTwenty
Photography: Aaron Feldman (True Photography)
Coordinator: Melissa Reinke (Sweet Blossom Weddings)
Florist: Diane (Diane’s Wedding Flowers Please)
Caterer: Tess Howell (US Grant Hotel)
Hair: Valerie Wilkerson
Makeup: Cathy Cipriano
Cake: Jenny Austria (The French Gourmet)
DJ: Steve
