Penny and John’s wedding | San Diego Historical Society Mission

Penny and John held their wedding ceremony at the Serra Museum, part of the San Diego Historical Society. It’s located on top of a hill overlooking all of downtown San Diego, in Presidio park.  It’s a beautiful turn early 20th century Mission Style building and something living in Point Loma I see anytime I leave the Point.   I was so excited when I photographed Penny and John’s engagement shoot and found out their wedding was going to be held at the Presidio Mission.  Penny and John’s friends and family members crammed into the tiny mission building, exceeding everyone’s expectations for who would show up and leaving a standing room only audience to witness their exchange of vows.

Penny was late to her wedding, and I mean LATE! She arrived about an hour and a half after the intended start time of the ceremony, but I can assure you, there were no second thoughts, it was just to make sure she looked perfect for John, and I think everyone agreed she was stunning and it was worth the wait.  What was also worth the wait was the beautiful light that we received after the ceremony on top of the hill in Presidio Park.  The mission’s white walls were illuminated with the warm glow of the setting sun and after photographing family portraits and bridal party portraits, we sent everyone else on to the reception so that Penny and John could have a few minutes to themselves while I photographed their portraits.

Their reception was held at the Bonita Golf Club in Bonita, California.  They hired a mariachi band for the cocktail hour and their grand introduction into the reception. After they arrived the mariachi continued to play while they mingled with their guests and settled in for dinner.  After dinner a DJ took over the  music and Penny and John had their first dance.  After formal dances the dance floor was open, complete with smoke machine, and let me tell you … this group could dance.  Penny and John even took to the stage at one point in the evening.

I had an amazing time as Penny and John’s wedding photographer.  Their evening was spectacular and I was so honored that they chose to work with me documenting their wedding day.

Check out a few of the images below, and the slideshow on the podcast!