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From San Diego weddings to Los Angeles weddings to San Francisco weddings, California is one of our largest and most epic states for offbeat weddings.

Here's the magic that happens when a quirky couple meets a wild & colorful sculpture garden

Here’s the magic that happens when a quirky couple meets a wild & colorful sculpture garden

California’s Salvation Mountain and the colorful sculpture gardens nearby, East Jesus, are a sight to behold and the perfect backdrop for a couple to have some fun. Brittany and Giovanny celebrated their anniversary with this wild and colorful photo shoot that will give anyone in the vicinity a reason to stop by the sculpture gardens for a photo op.

Sons of Anarchy chic meets modern warehouse at this gorgeous rustic glam wedding

Sons of Anarchy chic meets modern warehouse at this gorgeous rustic glam wedding

Torrential downpours in San Diego didn’t stop Katie and Mike from having one hell of a wedding. Green Acres’ glass building was a gorgeous industrial meets rustic indoor space. They described their wedding as Sons of Anarchy chic meets farmhouse vibes meets modern warehouse. And just wait until you see the dessert table that had amazing donuts.

Don’t miss Katie’s first dance with her son…

Authentic candids & intimate moments: this California wedding photographer is a rare talent (with a special offer for you!)

Authentic candids & intimate moments: this California wedding photographer is a rare talent (with a special offer for you!)

When we met Kate of Katherine Elyse Photography, it was love at first meeting. Her imagery was immaculate, but her spirit was what really drew us in. She’s a pro at capturing offbeat and authentic weddings and we felt instantly that we had to let our readers in on her expertise and drive. She’s shot over 200 weddings over ten years and still loves every minute of it, too.

Let’s learn a bit more about this California-based wedding photographer who manages to translate stories of love into visual imagery that wows us…

A colorful dinos & games wedding in Pasadena (with a petting zoo!)

A colorful dinos & games wedding in Pasadena (with a petting zoo!)

The first thing you can see in the space was a hundred golden dinosaurs on the welcome table. It was the hint that this wedding would be glam, whimsical, animal-centric, and totally fun. i mean, after the ceremony the guests were treated to a petting zoo! Don’t miss the super colorful wedding party, projected video games, sparkly gown, greenery covered ceremony, and of course, animals galore.