Hillary + Jacob | Chasing Light Photo and Film
Posted on
March 4, 2020
in Updates
Soundtrack of Love
We loved working with this fun-loving couple and honestly enjoyed every minute of their gorgeous Wedding and Reception here at Our Ranch!
We reached out to the newlyweds, asking a few questions about their big day, and they gave us a list of all their favorite memories.
Tell us about your wedding! What was the inspiration behind your day?
Hillary: “The moment we arrived at the Ranch, we knew it was special. It was the first of four venues we toured, and nothing else compared. I envisioned simple, elegant decor with pops of reds, pinks, and oranges. The Ranch is so gorgeous. I really didn’t think it needed too many additional touches to highlight how pretty the venue is.”
Getting ready in the bridal suite, Hillary was a vintage vision in white, thanks to the help of her bridesmaids.
How did you both choose your wedding day look?
H: “I didn’t necessarily have a specific vision I just knew what I didn’t want… the gals at The Bustle in Del Mar were so helpful! After a long day of trying on what felt like a million dresses at a few other bridal salons, I described my preferences to the attendant. She pulled a few dresses and made adjustments based on my feedback. When I put on THE dress, she added the veil, and I started crying… something I certainly didn’t expect!”
H: “I knew Jacob would look amazing in a navy suit, and when we found “the one,” we knew we had to go with it!
Friar Tux suited up the rest of the groomsmen in the same sharp-looking navy suits to match Jacob.
We love the contrast of the red in the boutonnieres!
What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day?
H: “Definitely our ‘First Look’ and of course, saying ‘I Do’!
How did you meet? Tell us about the proposal.
H: “Jacob and I both attended the University of San Diego but didn’t actually meet until our junior year while we were both stranded at LAX waiting to depart for our semester abroad in Madrid. He officially popped the question six years later at Sunset Cliffs on a sunny December day. He had a wonderful afternoon planned with lunch and a sunset gondola ride on Coronado.”
Chasing Light Fotography knows how to capture all the priceless moments of the night perfectly!
How did you decorate your space for the ceremony and the reception? Was any part of the decor DIY?
H: “We kept it simple. Allyson from The Love Sparrows hit the nail on the head with our floral!”
Did you personalize the day in any way?
H: “I’ve always been obsessed with photo booths, and the Can Ham Photo Booth fits perfectly with the vibe at LCR.”
After a private photoshoot at sunset with Chasing Light Photo and Film the Bride and Groom joined the rest of their party with a Grand Entrance!
Sound Illusions worked closely with the happy couple on the night’s music selection, and the First Dance fit these two perfectly!
After another incredible buffet dinner, the love birds revealed their sweet tooth!
A separate full Churro Dessert Station accompanied the Dessert Bar, which was all supplied by Personal Touch Dining.
What were some of your favorite parts of your wedding?
H: “We were super excited to get the party started and really looked forward to our music selection – we selected all of the songs for our cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. We got lots of compliments from our guests, which was awesome since we did take a lot of time putting the music selection together. Also, we were engaged for almost two years – we held out for our date, 9/21, because of Earth, Wind, and Fire. We closed out the party with ‘September’!”
Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you’d like to share with other couples planning their day?
H: “Using vendors who have previously worked at your venue is so helpful! Our DJ (Sound Illusions), photographer/videographer (Chasing Light), and photobooth (Can Ham Photo Booth) vendors were all familiar with LCR, which I think was a crucial part of having the day run as seamlessly as it did.”
“Also, the folks at Personal Touch Dining know what they’re doing – from the day of coordination to the food, our big day was perfect!”
We’re so honored to be a part of this special day for these two!
We wish them all the best in their bright future together.
Thanks to all the marvelous vendors for helping us bring everything together for this beautiful couple.
Special thanks to Personal Touch Dining for the Event Catering Coordination, and Venue Management of our Ranch!
Vendors:
Florals – The Love Sparrows
DJ – Sound Illusions
Catering/Coordination – Personal Touch Dining
Men’s Attire – Friar Tux
Dress Store – The Bustle
Bridesmaid Dresses – (each girl picked her own)
Dress Designer – Stella York