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Jan 24, 2024
With the expert advice and supreme planning skills of Kelsey from Forever Enchanted Events, Wil and Alex planned an absolutely beautiful wedding day at the Crossings at Carlsbad in San Diego. They filled their day with many special details which showcased their love for Christmas, for Disney, and especially for each other. Sprinkled into each area of their day, they added little pieces of themselves, like having a guest book featuring the house and balloons from the movie “Up.” This was so cleaver, and so typical of Alex and Wil. Such a reflection of their love of life, laughter, adventure, and their shared love for all things Disney.
Zack usually accompanies me on wedding days as my very handsome “camera caddy,” but he was out of town on this particular day and could not join me. Having him with me always gives me a boost of confidence and peace of mind knowing he is there to support me. However, on this day, surrounded by such lovely people, I felt completely at ease (I also had my friends Angelica and Sara working by my side!). Wil and Alex are genuinely kind and generous. They trusted me completely with capturing their wedding in beautiful images and they had such a joyful, calm spirit throughout the day. It goes without saying that the people they love, their friends and family, were equally wonderful to spend the day with.
Having such a lovely day with this couple should have come as no surprise to me. Zack and I truly enjoyed our time with them during their engagement session at Balboa Park in downtown San Diego. They chose to have their session at two of my favorite locations in the park, the Veteran’s Museum and the Cactus Garden. There are several reasons I love those locations. One, the light is wonderful and there are so many reflective surfaces. Two, there are so many locations to shoot. However, the most important reason I love those locations is because they are not crowded and I can spend time getting to know our couple. From the moment we met Alex and Wil, they were just so easy to talk to and fun to spend time with. They were an absolute joy from the beginning!
The Crossings at Carlsbad in San Diego is a spectacular venue! From the moment we arrived, we had so many wonderful options for photographing the day. The getting ready room for the bride and her bridesmaids is spacious and perfect for getting hair and makeup done. There is even a little courtyard, which is perfect for privacy and relaxing before the big event. Although it is quite a challenge to take pictures at a sunset ceremony, while the sun is setting over the ocean, it made for a stunning view and an gorgeous background. Of course, the big attraction of The Crossings at Carlsbad is their waterfall! I am sure every bride and groom insists on getting images taken in front of this lovely feature. Why wouldn’t they?!
Even though the venue itself is stunning, Alex and Wil’s day shone brightly because of the expertise of Kelsey and Dawn from Forever Enchanted Events and Forever Enchanted Florals. I have worked with these incredibly talented ladies several times and I am always impressed by their many talents. Not only can they produce a wedding day with extravagant florals and a seamless timeline, but they do it with a gentle smile and encouraging words. They are masterful at creating beauty and at the same time making the people they encounter during the day feel as if they are the most important people at that moment. I couldn’t recommend them any more highly.
All the vendors we worked with at this event were spectacular! Everyone was a joy to work with. We even took a photo booth picture at the end of the day with Alex and Wil! What a great memory! I hope we get to work together again in the future. All in all, this was really a wonderful day. Beautiful people, beautiful florals, beautiful venue!
Wedding and Reception Venue | The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course and Wedding Venue
Wedding Planner | Forever Enchanted Events
Photographers | Nicole Reyes Photography & Angelica Angerstein Photography
Florist | Forever Enchanted Florals
DJ | My DJs
Videography | Ryan Films
Desserts | Cabeto’s Pops & Jenny Wenny
Hair & Makeup | Jennifer Hoffman
Rentals | Concepts Event Design
Cake | VG Bakery
Photo Booth: Mirrored Memories
Floral preservation | Floral and Sage
Calligraphy | Shelby Creative Design
Nicole Reyes photography is based
in san diego, Ca
We are based in San Diego and will travel anywhere in the county. We are excited to also travel outside of the county, the state, and even the country! Inquire for a peersonalized proposal
nicolereyesphotographysd@gmail.com
(619)772-7485
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