Willow Creek Ranch Wedding – Marian + Chris

Weddings & Elopements

Marian and Chris are some of the kindest and most beautiful couples I have had the pleasure of photographing! Take a look at their beautiful rustic yet classy wedding in the hills of Valley Center, CA.

Vendors:

Planning/venue: Willow Creek Ranch Valley Center

Makeup: Bride Paint

Dress: Kora Brides

Florist: Floral Designs by Bethany

Marian's wedding dress hangs in a vine-covered doorway at Willow Creek Ranch

Marian gets her makeup done in her robe

Marian holds her fluffy white dog while getting ready

Marian's veil and heels on a vintage chair

Marian is helped into her dress in the bridal suite

Marian buckles her heels as her dog watches

Marian with her bridesmaids in sage green dresses holding white bouquets

Marian and her bridesmaids on the lawn under the trees

Marian looks back over her shoulder in her ball gown

Marian holds her white peony bouquet under her veil

Marian's white dog in a floral collar on the grass

Black-and-white close-up of Chris writing a note

Chris with his groomsmen in black suits on the lawn

Chris sits by the pond before the ceremony

Portrait of Chris in his dark suit

Marian walks down the aisle through vintage white doors

Chris waits at the altar

Marian is walked to Chris at the altar

Marian and Chris face each other at the ceremony

Wide view of guests at the garden ceremony under the trees

Black-and-white close-up of Marian and Chris holding hands

Marian and Chris exchange vows under the pergola

Marian and Chris kiss at the altar

Marian and Chris walk back up the aisle

Marian and Chris kiss under a wooden pergola

Close-up of Chris holding Marian's face

Marian and Chris on a garden path at the ranch

Chris pushes Marian on a rope swing under the trees

Marian and Chris embrace beside the pond

Black-and-white photo of Marian and Chris at the vintage doors

Marian hugs Chris under the trees

Black-and-white photo of Chris with their two fluffy dogs

Marian and Chris's first dance under string lights

Black-and-white photo of Marian and Chris at the head table

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